Global textile company Lenzing and Los Angeles designer Pawan Kumar have collaborated on a collection called Midnight Blues. The collection will be showcased at upcoming Kingpins Amsterdam—the denim trade show to be held from October 24 to 25. The clothing showcases the potential of Lenzing’s Tencel Lyocell with Refibra technology. Refibra fiber is made from post-industrial cotton waste.
The fiber for the collection has been sourced from facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom or Austria, the reach of the project will expand into a larger worldwide initiative to create dresses, T-shirts, sweaters and jackets.
Born in Mauritius, Pawan Kumar has worked with Spanish apparel manufacturing technology firm Jeanologia. While he understands the technical aspects of recent innovations in textiles, Kumar is also able to interpret his vision into a collection that allows the characteristics of Lenzing’s material to shine through.
Inspired by the rich indigo shades of Mauritius’s sky, he sought to elevate the Refibra brand by creating strong, beautifully crafted pieces, which include an impressive spaghetti-strap, sweetheart-neckline indigo gown whose skirt features eight layers of pleating. Instead of going for a casual look, he used a clean, sophisticated denim wash in order to enhance the beauty of the Refibra denim. He used different shades of indigo and added some sparkle to add more richness to the Tencel fabric.
