The 2022 Sustainable Denim Wardrobe (SDW) collection - Simple Pleasures - is an ode to happiness and well-being, from a perspective of normality and focuses on creating garments that are a source of joy. SDW is a collaborative project, between TENCEL™ Denim Team and Jeanologia, featuring me as a guest artist in the 2022 edition.
I was invited to help tell the story of the Simple Pleasures collection through the design of a print that answers the question: What makes you feel good? We wanted to have a relatable and diverse print because we saw it as a great opportunity to foster emotional connection and carry this story throughout the collection. Through a collaborative design process, we have allowed 50 people to express themselves by sharing with us their simple pleasures, which inspired elements created for the print.
In order to take self-expression one step further, we designed a large print rapport (with 2,20m), which allows for the creation of garments displaying different sets of images. We have also explored multi-colorful and pure black and white areas, looked for balance by exploring many shades of blue - to create an almost monochromatic look when paired with denim - and created elements inspired by traditional scarves layouts and stained-glass windows.
Having layers of perception was an important aspect of the design, in order to work from fully printed garments to our hidden treasures: pocket linings and strategically positioned little details created with nanolaser technology, inspired by the personal aspect of customization.
You can watch all videos about this collection in THIS YOUTUBE PLAYLIST!
And read all about it in OUR DIGITAL INSPOBOOK - also designed by me ;)
Simple Pleasures Collection
TENCEL™ Lyocell powered by Jeanologia.
SUSTAINABLE DENIM WARDROBE 2022.
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of TENCEL™ Lyocell
◾️ Project Manager, Lenzing Fibers: Michael Kininmonth
◾️ Concept, Creative Direction, Design & Project Coordination, Jeanologia: Carme Santacruz @bluxica
◾️ Print Collaborative Design, Illustration, Storytelling, Graphic Design: Betina Grosser @betinagrosser
◾️ Fabrics:
Bossa @bossadenim
Cone Denim @conedenim
Kaihara @kaihara_denim
Orta Anadolu @orta_anadolu
Prosperity @prosperitytextile
◾️ Digital printing: House of U @houseofufashionprinting
◾️ Pattern making: Susa Plaza @susaplaza
◾️ Garment Production: Denim Moda www.denimmoda.it
◾️ Threads: Coats @coats_group
◾️ Trims: Jawaid Bross @jawaidbross
◾️ Garment finishing: @jeanologia
◾️Models: Carmen Durán Model Agency @carmenduranagency
Daniela Bof @daanielabof
Samba Diaw @sambaaliasmbess
◾️ Photography: Paco Esteve @paco_esteve
◾️ Makeup and Hair: Paola García @pao_makeup @one_offartists
◾️ Styling: Ángel Pérez @angelpf_
👁 SPECIAL THANKS TO @trishcarey11 @esmeresina @domenechfuster @edilka @paoival @chonuelito @antonio_silvestre_art @stefanotessarolo @Jey_funk Mirco Bianchin
And all people that kindly shared their small pleasures through our survey. You have made this project diverse, inclusive and inspiring! 🌸