MILAN — The “Indigo Chaos” collaboration combines Adriano Goldschmied’s creativity with Bangladesh denim manufacturer Pioneer Denim‘s material quality and Italian chemical firm Soko’s technologies.
The result is a 10-piece collection featuring six women’s items made from cotton-hemp and four men’s items made from wool and cotton, all inspired by sartorial craftsmanship and washed with a unique washing process created by Soko.
Soko’s innovative Hydrogel technology, used for denim finishing, transforms water into a highly viscous state, enveloping fabrics and protecting them from aggressive agents while reducing water consumption by up to 10 times compared to traditional methods.
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Each garment piece is dyed and washed with a tie-dye effect before being assembled, creating a one-of-a-kind look when combined with other pieces. The collection’s sartorial inspiration is highlighted by details such as denim-covered buttons and internal seams, paying homage to classic garments.
Key pieces in the range include, for women, a single-button double-breasted blazer, a casual belted waist jacket, and a front-buttoned corset with unique cuts. All can be paired with a midi skirt or wide-leg pants. For men, the options include a blazer with chambray details, a jacket inspired by classic trenchcoats, and a classic men’s pants.
According to Goldschmied “Soko demonstrates its ability to experiment with new paths and validly accompany creativity, creating new opportunities.”
The collection was presented at an event in the courtyard of Soko’s Projects Division in Florence on June 17 during the Pitti Uomo trade show. The collection at the moment has no commercial objectives, as WWD was told it was designed for Pitti to experiment a new approach to denim.
The presentation also presented three exclusive collaborations, all crafted using the collection’s fabric and processes. These included a silver jewel by Pianegonda; the Delight lamp created in partnership with Milan-based artisanal company Oceano Oltreluce, specializing in design-driven indoor lamps, and Casual sneakers by Tuscan shoemaker Sturlini Firenze.