New York-based fashion imprint Tombolo releases its newest collection for the Spring/Summer 2022 season made in collaboration with New York's Department of Sanitation. It is meant to capture and honor the institution and the rich New York heritage.
It pays homage to those that keep the city safe, clean, and healthy, and the designers aim to capture this with a capsule that celebrates essential workers and marks DSNY's aesthetic. This is translated through items such as a souvenir cap, a long sleeve sweater, short sleeve shirt, and shorts. Notably, there is a prominent use of terry cloth fabric, which can be seen on items such as the green and white tied waist shorts and the white shirt with a green collar and pockets.
Image Credit: Tombolo, DSNY
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Collaborative Apparel Collections
- Fashion and public service institutions partner to create unique and meaningful apparel collections.
- Heritage-inspired Fashion
- Fashion collections inspired by the history, culture, and traditions of a particular region or city.
- Textile Innovation for Apparel
- Durable and functional fabrics such as terry cloth used to create stylish and comfortable apparel pieces.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- The fashion industry has an opportunity to collaborate with public service institutions to showcase unique cultural and heritage aesthetics through apparel, while also capturing a meaningful message.
- Public Service
- Public service institutions can partner with fashion brands to increase brand awareness and recognition, as well as promote messages related to their missions and values.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can focus on creating innovative and durable fabrics that appeal to both style and functionality for the fashion industry.
