S/S22 Decoding by universe – Outerwear : trenches & blousons The 22 February 2021 - Fabrics - Première Vision Paris

Timeless pieces are re-imagined in ultra-chic, eco-friendly qualities. Trenches and sharp little coats are traced in gabardines and canvas made of noble organic or recycled cottons.

Elegance is teamed with technology for waterproof and water-repellant outerwear drawn from the world of utility clothing and developed with fibers and finishings with a reduced environmental impact.

Knits – at once compact and flexible, elaborated in natural, synthetic and elastane fiber blends – are a great option for updating structured outer wear. Trenches and blousons turn to dense and stable double-faces to construct impeccable yet malleable products with a comfortable, streamlined design.

Influenced by technical qualities, synthetic silks are opening up to new uses, moving away from the world of dresses to make their mark on windbreakers and blousons. Lively and airy plains –  which interprete poorly ironed effects and shivering surfaces in featherweight versions – are part of a seductive “techno-nonchalant” direction that promotes freedom of movement.

A rustic look contrasts with the tangible pleasure of very soft and supple handles. The raw material has a summery thickness, and highlights the visual richness of plant asperities, visible wefts, and slubbed or flecked yarns. This summery materiality points to outerwear with expressive visuals and welcoming handles.