#Denim

2024-06-06

ISKO unveils its FW 25-26 collection starring five new inspirational macro groups

Being presented for the first time at Denim Première Vision in Milan, ISKO’s latest collection unlocks creativity with no limits with a sustainability-oriented vision enhanced by RE&UP, the circulartech company transforming end-of-life textile waste into high-quality raw materials, at scale.

5-6 June, Milan - ISKO, global leader in denim innovation, is proud to announce the launch of its FW 25-26 collection which attendees of the show can find at booth B3-B5. This season, ISKO combines sophisticated visuals, classic heritage, and vintage-inspired designs as always coupled with increasingly sustainable practices, highlighting once again how important it is to meet designers’ needs whilst still operating with environmental responsibility.

The FW 25-26 collection is organized into five main macro groups, each tailored to meet specific design needs, brought to life through inspired AI-generated imagery. Presented by ISKO together with Creative Room Italia, they elevate the experience of ISKO’s innovative fabrics to unprecedented heights, unlocking creativity with no limits.

ISKO’s FW 25-26 macro groups are:

Inflexible: a range of rigid fabrics for contemporary needs, true to denim’s original heritage.

Motion: combining comfort and an authentic look for good old rigid denim with freedom of movement.

Extended: traditional denim aesthetic and its ultimate stretch expression. Elegance, treatments, and 4-way-stretch technologies.

Elite: fabrics families where softness, shine, and silky feel reach their full potential.

Momentum: unique finishes, intricate constructions, colored coatings, and special denim features.

A highlight of ISKO’s FW 25-26 collection is RE&UP, the circulartech that provides a one-stop solution to reshape the traditional textile-to-textile paradigm. Through a unique seamless circular ecosystem for recycling cotton, polyester and polycotton, end-of-life textile waste is transformed into high-quality Next-Gen fibers. These have become the go-to alternative to virgin options and include, among their many benefits, robust fiber length, full decolorization, and a total adaptability to conventional spinning methods.

ISKO has seamlessly integrated RE&UP fibers into its fabric production, demonstrating the practical applications and benefits of using efficiently recycled high-quality materials that are on par with the virgin ones.

Visitors will also be able to check out the ISKO™ Luxury by PG latest collection and the six new capsules inspired by the designer’s desire to explore the past and to combine classic taste with a modern vision. Paolo Gnutti, Creative Director ISKO™ Luxury by PG, will also take part in the June 5 “Hey Denim! What’s Up?” talk at 4:30 p.m.

At the booth there will also be a chance to see the latest capsule collection by Adriano Goldschmied who in collaboration with ISKO has continued his work on Denim Redefined with a new range of 5-pocket bottoms and a selection of jackets.

That’s not all: ISKO brings together the most important godfathers of the denim world – Adriano Goldschmied, Francois Girbaud, Marithé and Jimmy Taverniti – to have a one-of-a-kind discussion, "DENIM TITANS: audacity, madness and revolution," moderated by Marco Lucietti, Director of Strategic Projects / Sanko Holding ISKO Division, on June 5 at 11 a.m.

“ISKO is thrilled to present our FW 25-26 collection at Denim Première Vision.” said Marco Lucietti, Director of Strategic Projects / Sanko Holding ISKO Division, “We are always exploring new ways and technologies to innovate and elevate our industry, ensuring that we not only meet the highest standards of fashion but also inspire others through our commitment to sustainable practices and quality. Our aim is to continually push the boundaries of what fashion can be, creating designs that are as responsible as they are stylish.”

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