Art Credits: Jo Lewis
From the winds and rains to long days and sunshine, seasons of life also change. Là Fuori ventures forward in search of a new destination, looking for artisans and curate fashion along with them. Spring season brings with itself the charm of fresh flowers, breathable fabrics in delicate colors.
Conversations about the impending new world began as early as February—a whirlwind time that saw the usual vital energy of Fall/Winter eclipsed by growing fear and uncertainty about Covid-19. With respect to the shift in fashion, Là Fuori works hard to reduce waste, respect the Earth’s ecosystems and lean into—well, being lean.
The change in season has allowed us to reset and revisit our core, to reevaluate, and re-position our designs and our collaboration with the artisans. The commodity of time has offered us a chance to pare back the size and frequency of our collections and become better acquainted with sustainable fibers—those that are responsibly engineered or that inherently exist in nature.
While natural fibers are a seasonal favorite, Là Fuori material notes the widespread use of bamboo and organic cotton across S/S ’21 collections. From new youthful silhouettes and oft-dreamy designs in favor of a collection based on sleek, comfortable and wearable clothing—the move to more natural fibers reflects the growing demand for easy-care, durable fashion.
Spliced and hand manipulated fabrics, crafted patchworks and openwork that we have seen as part of tighter edits from previous collections may emerge as key trims and details for upcoming this season.
The pandemic was the impetus, but the seeds for change were planted well before the crisis struck.
This year will see reinterpretations of classic women’s apparel from the perspective of sustainability, as consumers think more about their purchasing choices. The ongoing retro phenomenon is being extended to a historic romantic look, blending restrained feminine flourishes with practical and wearable items. Color wise, this spring and summer fashion period will see a resurgence of old favorites sky hues, together with an infusion of pastels to add some highlights.