Textile company Piece & Co. and Banana Republic have teamed up to create a capsule collection using artisanal sun-dyed fabrics.
Piece & Co works with artisans across the world to create socially responsible and environmentally friendly textiles. Its Summer 2017 collection with Banana Republic features hand-crafted fabrics made by local female-led artisan groups in South Africa and Ghana. These gorgeous sun-dyed fabrics are made using traditional, regionally distinct techniques.
By combining Piece & Co's network of artists and Banana Republic's bold yet classic aesthetic, the pair has come up with a collection that delivers style and social good sensibilities in equal measure. The 20 piece collection includes men's and ladies wear ranging in price from $24 to $348.
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco-friendly Textiles
- Piece & Co's use of environmentally friendly and socially responsible textile production processes presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and home decor industries.
- Artisanal Collaborations
- The collaboration between Piece & Co and Banana Republic highlights the potential for artisan-led collaborations in the fashion and retail industries.
- Regional Techniques
- The use of traditional, regionally distinct techniques such as sun-dying in Piece & Co's fabric production presents opportunities for innovation and preserving cultural heritage in the fashion and home decor industries.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Piece & Co's socially responsible and environmentally friendly textile production processes present opportunities for eco-friendly fashion innovations.
- Retail
- The collaboration between Piece & Co and Banana Republic highlights the potential for artisan-led collaborations in the retail industry.
- Home Decor
- Piece & Co's use of traditional techniques such as sun-dying in fabric production presents opportunities for innovation and cultural preservation in the home decor industry.
