Stella McCartney's Fall Collection Touts "Skin-Free Skin"
Laura McQuarrie — March 22, 2017 — Fashion
Although faux leather has existed for many years now, designers like Stella McCartney are putting an emphasis on using cruelty-free materials in the fashion industry—her latest Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear collection featured what she calls "Skin-Free Skin."
The newest Stella McCartney Fall collection unveiled at Paris Fashion Week featured the designer's new vegan material, which was developed as a highly realistic and luxurious-looking alternative to real leather and suede. Skin-Free Skin was used in the making of many items from the collection, including everything from faux leather pants and coats to shirts and handbags.
As Stella McCartney reflects: I am so excited that we have finally developed fabrics that look just as good as the real thing, and therefore genuinely pose a question to the industry about why anyone needs to use leather anymore."
The newest Stella McCartney Fall collection unveiled at Paris Fashion Week featured the designer's new vegan material, which was developed as a highly realistic and luxurious-looking alternative to real leather and suede. Skin-Free Skin was used in the making of many items from the collection, including everything from faux leather pants and coats to shirts and handbags.
As Stella McCartney reflects: I am so excited that we have finally developed fabrics that look just as good as the real thing, and therefore genuinely pose a question to the industry about why anyone needs to use leather anymore."
Trend Themes
1. Cruelty-free Fashion - The trend of using cruelty-free materials in the fashion industry, as seen in Stella McCartney's Fall Collection, presents opportunities for designers to create realistic and luxurious alternatives to animal-based products.
2. Vegan Materials - The rise of vegan alternatives, such as Stella McCartney's Skin-Free Skin, offers possibilities for the development and adoption of high-quality, animal-free fabrics in various industries.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The emphasis on sustainable materials, exemplified by Stella McCartney's faux leather collection, opens up avenues for innovative and eco-friendly approaches to fashion production.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of using cruelty-free materials to create realistic and luxurious alternatives to leather and suede, like Stella McCartney's Skin-Free Skin.
2. Textile Manufacturing - The textile manufacturing industry has an opportunity to invest in the production of high-quality vegan materials, like Skin-Free Skin, that can be used across various product categories.
3. Accessories - The accessories industry, including handbags, can explore and adopt the use of cruelty-free materials, such as Stella McCartney's alternative leather, to meet the demand for sustainable and animal-friendly products.
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