![]() That was something of a homecoming for Martens, who was recruited by Gaultier shortly after graduating from Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 2008 and became junior designer for his women’s pre-collection and the G2 men’s label.Īfter his high-fashion debut, Martens also turned out a capsule rtw collection, also in the trompe-l’oeil vein. Martens was Jean Paul Gaultier’s second guest couturier, after Sacai’s Chitose Abe, following the founding designer’s retirement from the runway in January 2020. The collection will be available in Dior stores that carry menswear from mid-May.Ī tailored men’s look from the Jean Paul Gaultier x Y/Project collaboration. “Together with Kim Jones and his fantastic team we have delivered the proof that driving the material revolution is not a sacrifice, but answers to a new desire: to protect the oceans, to protect our climate and to protect our future,” he said. It shows that you want to solve the environmental crisis we are facing in a creative and optimistic way,” said Cyrill Gutsch, chief executive officer and founder of Parley for the Oceans. “Wearing a piece of Dior x Parley is an act of rebellion, it shows that you care dearly. Parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has said that by 2030 all of its new products should result from eco-design - which it described as being produced with a minimal environmental footprint, from the extraction of materials to their transformation. ![]() ![]() The collection featured two additional collaborations: with surfwear maker Vissla on wetsuits made from recycled jerseys incorporating 50 percent of recycled cotton, and with French specialist Notox on an eco-responsible surfboard. Working in a palette ranging from coral and lemon to the brand’s signature gray, the teams at Dior used the upcycled alternative to virgin polyester developed by Parley to create fabrics including seersucker and a silky knit, used for mix-and-match pieces such as shorts, pants, T-shirts, polo shirts and sweaters.ĭior said the capsule line reflects its “desire to move toward a more eco-innovative, sustainable future for fashion.” It also chimes with Jones’ personal commitment toward preserving the environment and rare animals. ![]() A look from Dior’s capsule men’s beachwear collection with Parley for the Oceans.
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