Dior launches its second men's beachwear capsule with Parley for the Oceans
SURF'S UP: Dior partners with environmental organization Parley for the Oceans for the second time at from its men's beachwear capsule collection.
Their first collaboration last year was awarded the Forbes Green Ecological Transition Prize at the ceremony inaugural organized by Forbes France last October.
“I am very proud of this second collaboration with Parley for the Oceans. We managed to make a 96% eco-responsible collection, which is incredible,” said Kim Jones, artistic director of menswear at Dior.
"This capsule is committed and very desirable, it's a mix of innovation and technical performance but still very elegant," he said in a statement.
Related GalleriesDior and Parley launched a joint research project in 2019, which resulted in new threads and fabrics made with recycled marine plastic debris and fishing gear salvaged from coasts and islands around the world, including the Maldives, the Dominican Republic and Sri Lanka.
Dior specifies that 59% of the pieces in the collection use ocean plastic in their composition, and 37% used fabrics with certification such as GOTS, which limits the use of toxic bleaches, dyes and other chemical inputs during the textile production process.
A look from Dior's men's beachwear capsule collection with Parley for the Oceans. Jackie Nickerson/Courtesy of DiorWorking in a palette ranging from coral and lemon to the brand's signature gray, the Dior teams have used the recycled alternative to virgin polyester developed by Parley to create fabrics such as seersucker and a silky knit, used for matching pieces such as shorts, trousers, t-shirts, polo shirts and sweaters. /p>
Dior said the capsule line reflects its "desire to move towards a more eco-innovative future and durable for fashion." It also fits Jones' personality...
SURF'S UP: Dior partners with environmental organization Parley for the Oceans for the second time at from its men's beachwear capsule collection.
Their first collaboration last year was awarded the Forbes Green Ecological Transition Prize at the ceremony inaugural organized by Forbes France last October.
“I am very proud of this second collaboration with Parley for the Oceans. We managed to make a 96% eco-responsible collection, which is incredible,” said Kim Jones, artistic director of menswear at Dior.
"This capsule is committed and very desirable, it's a mix of innovation and technical performance but still very elegant," he said in a statement.
Related GalleriesDior and Parley launched a joint research project in 2019, which resulted in new threads and fabrics made with recycled marine plastic debris and fishing gear salvaged from coasts and islands around the world, including the Maldives, the Dominican Republic and Sri Lanka.
Dior specifies that 59% of the pieces in the collection use ocean plastic in their composition, and 37% used fabrics with certification such as GOTS, which limits the use of toxic bleaches, dyes and other chemical inputs during the textile production process.
A look from Dior's men's beachwear capsule collection with Parley for the Oceans. Jackie Nickerson/Courtesy of DiorWorking in a palette ranging from coral and lemon to the brand's signature gray, the Dior teams have used the recycled alternative to virgin polyester developed by Parley to create fabrics such as seersucker and a silky knit, used for matching pieces such as shorts, trousers, t-shirts, polo shirts and sweaters. /p>
Dior said the capsule line reflects its "desire to move towards a more eco-innovative future and durable for fashion." It also fits Jones' personality...
What's Your Reaction?
