Fashion 2021

Leading the creative direction for La Manufacture has given us the opportunity to stretch the limits of our design practice. During Spring Summer 2021, we’ve released our first fashion collection: an ongoing project which brings together fashion and design, with a seasonal-free and gender-neutral approach. Prints, textures, colour palettes and functional details of the garments draw inspiration from La Manufacture’s furniture collections.

FALL WINTER 2022 – 2023

The Fashion journey activated by an alchemy of design-driven references is well articulated with the Fall Winter 2022 –2023 launch. A high balance between functionality and aesthetics is conveyed through the Melitea raincoat, inspired by the namesake lounge chair, part of the Design collection.

The outerwear garment has a multifunctional bent covered in grommeted holes, serving as joints for detachable multipurpose pockets. This system is borrowed from the Melitea chair where the cut-outs allow to easily attach and detach the cushions to the lounge. Both these products constitute an example of our Studio’s codes, in which Function defines the design.

SPRING SUMMER 2022

For SS21, we’ve released the first fashion collection under our full Art Direction. Oversized cuts conjure up 90’s style streetwear vibes. The pieces bear clearly identifiable patches, recalling badges worn by sports fans.

CRAFT PANDA AND SUPER M

Patches stared the Craft Panda — an animal that symbolises all other endangered species, and a metaphor for the manufacturing values we are trying to rescue and Super M — a selfless hero fighting to protect the values of craftsmanship, portrayed holding a sliding calliper in his arms and sporting a yellow tape-measure scarf wrapped around his neck. The mighty two echoe La Manufacture’s values: a perfect combination of Italian craftsmanship and French allure.