Linen, the vegetable fiber that is trending in fashion collections

From an ancient and noble fiber to an element of innovation in the latest fashion collections.Linen takes to the catwalk and becomes a trend.

The presence of linen in the world of fashion is increasingly increasing.This is demonstrated by the European Flax and Hemp Confederation (CELC) which, in collaboration with the search engine Tagwalk, traces the diffusion of this noble fiber in fashion collections.

A rapidly growing material

On the occasion of the Milan, Paris and London fashion week, but also following the Première Vision Paris show, Celc returned to the conclusions highlighted in the latest study, confirming the increasingly growing employment of this plant fiber in the collections of designers around the world.The growth of flax is clear in the women's collections for at least four seasons, but in particular from spring/summer 2021.In men's fashion, however, the trend is more limited, although a considerable increase of 85 percent has been recorded masculine looks starting from the collections for summer 2022.

From spring trench coats to linings for internally lining bags, linen finds various applications in summer collections also in the form of decoration inserted into complex cutting games.This year, for the first time, he also joined the winter collections.

The key to success of linen

The first reason why it is conquering the world of fashion is to be found in the new ones social aspirations and needs of younger consumers, aged between 18 and 35, who require luxury brands to implement a radical change in the way they produce.

Ethical conditions, need to review the system and attention in the choice of materials:three assumptions that find the perfect synthesis in linen, eco-sustainable, traceable, but also aesthetically pleasing.A fiber that allows you to broaden the field of possibilities for creativity by experimenting with new formulas for working with lace, leather, and preserving it in its raw nature.

Its virtues are the protagonists of an exhibition that runs in Paris until June 26 at Palais Galliera.Through an exhibition that traces the history of fashion, Celc in partnership with the Musée de la mode de la ville de Paris recalls the importance of European linen as an ancient fiber that has always been fundamental for this sector.

A platform dedicated to linen

Thanks to Celc, a platform has been created that brings stylists closer to companies producing certified linen. Linendreamlab.com presents members' collections intended not only for the world of fashion, but also for the home decor world.

In this way, stylists can explore the proposals of spinning, weaving and knitting companies that are part of the confederation and present certifications such as European Flax® And Masters of linen®, guarantee of a traced, virtuous linen and 80 percent produced in Western Europe.