# Sun-Dyed Fabric Collections Piece & Co x Banana Republic's Collection Highlights Artisan Talent By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-30 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundyed-fabric References: [bananarepublic.gap](http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/info.do?cid=1085684) & [pieceandco](https://pieceandco.com/) Textile company Piece & Co. and [Banana Republic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-lotus-collection) have teamed up to create a [capsule collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labrum-x-john-lewis) using [artisanal sun-dyed fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-25). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Resort-Style Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-lotus-collection.md) - [Multi-Material Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-republic-2.md) - [Premium Lifestyle Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-home.md) - [Banana-Based Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bananabased-denim-collections.md) - [Chic Baby-Focused Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-baby.md) - [Summer-Ready Organic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priyankara.md) - [Premium Retail Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noa-santos.md) - [Cultural Capsule Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labrum-x-john-lewis.md) - [Accessible Nostalgic Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den.md)