Design Capsule: Men's Knit

& Jersey Garden Trail S/S

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Design practical, utility-driven items in calming vegetal
tones and comfortable yarn blends for consumers
spending time in outdoor spaces closer to home

Olivia Barnes
03.16.21 · 6 minutes

David Catalán
Mood and colour
Why: tone down the hi-tech element of
outdoor pursuits for consumers
exploring nature closer to home. Create
versatile, utility-driven, practical pieces
that can double up as casual festivalwear
when they return.
How: introduce a so er side to classic
utility colours and core tones with
The North Face Purple Label David Catalan
botanical hues and undyed qualities.
Round off outdoor themes with natural
fibre yarns and jerseys.
Deliver y: Spring 4

A: Cucumber E: Unbleached

B: Fresh Ginger F: Golden Harvest

Tomasz Lipinski John Elliott The Elder Statesman

C: Olive Oil G: Ginger Biscuit

D: Uniform Green H: Wild Musroom

Coloro:
A: 058-75-09, B: 045-66-24, C: 044-52-13, D: 041-28-
11, E: 036-89-06, F: 034-70-21, G: 022-40-26, H: 024-
51-12
Pantone:
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A: 14-0114 TCX, B: 15-0643 TCX, C: 17-0636 TCX, D: 19-
0516 TCX, E: 11-0103 TCX, F: 14-1036 TCX, G: 18-1250
TCX, H: 17-1417 TCX
 Space-dye sweater
The space-dye sweater translates
popular laundry and dye messages
through a commercial lens. This is not
only about what will sell, it's about what
value-seeking consumers will wear for
seasons to come.
Keep the fit loose and relaxed,
with drop-shoulder sleeves
Twelve Pieces MMScene WGSN Original CADs/Flats
communicating the ongoing focus on
comfort.
So stripes and #distorteddye prints
move on # tiedye for S/S
22. Create irregular stripes through yarns
with space-dye qualities in subtle, lively
mixes or ombré fades. Colour can be
dialled up or down, from tonal fades to
energetic high-contrast combinations.

Glltn Cotoni cio Olcese Ferrari Andersson Bell

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 Panelled hoodie
A great lightweight layer for warm
weather, the zip-through hoodie is well
suited to transseasonal layering, too.
Robust mid- to heavyweight jerseys
extend the wearability of this item.
Be creative with the construction of this
cut-and-sew hoodie, introducing
interesting fabric or colour
Les Tien @anitya_sd WGSN Original CADs/Flats
combinations. Look to LA-based John
Elliott's super so and comfort-driven
custom terry, loopback and single jersey
mix-and-match constructions. Bring
inside details out, with contrast
overlocking, blanket or fell stitched
seams.
There's an opportunity here to work
deadstock and le over materials into the
panelled design. Limited-edition
collections are the best place to test
Qasimi Dr Collectors John Elliott alternative sourcing methods and low- or
zero-waste #patchwork constructions.

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 Textured vest
Backed by social media influencers and
key designers on the A/W 21/22 catwalks,
the #knittedvest has become something
of a go-to for fashion-led consumers
seeking new layering options for smart
and causal styling alike.
Whether styled up or down, comfort is
key. Keep the silhouette loose and
Wrapinknot Margaret Howell WGSN Original CADs/Flats
relaxed through the body for
transseasonal layering.
Although all eyes are on the
#statementknit, the most commercially
viable iterations of the knitted vest are
updated via yarn and colour. Feed into
an easy outdoor mood with textural
stitches in lightweight hemp, cotton and
linen blends. Source slubby and nepped
yarns, bi- or tricolour twists to enhance
the rustic characteristics of these yarns.
Sophie Steller Victim @clmagency

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 Soft stripe T-shirt
The so stripe T-shirt has everyday
appeal, playing into the importance of
better basics and #collectionessentials
over the coming seasons. A key shape on
the A/W 21/22 catwalks, oversized fits
introduce a younger feel to the everyday
T-shirt. Prioritise drop shoulders and a
boxy fit through the body for an easy,
Shinyakozuka @batoner_japanmade Soft Stripe T-shirt relaxed feel.
Keep details simple with standard-width
neckline trims and a single chest pocket.
Split-side seams add interest, supporting
the loose and relaxed fit.
Colour and pattern can also introduce
newness. Investigate natural and
botanical dye developments, such as
Swiss company Archromaʼs EarthColors
traceable biosynthetic colour range.

David Catalan Compagnie Des Cotons @universal_works

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 Textured polo
The textured polo is an easy summer go-
to, working well for vacation drops and
casual home-workwear alike.
Work from our Natural Utility sourcing
direction, using low-impact natural fibre
blends of GOTS, BCI and Fairtrade
cotton, linen, hemp and modal for
lightweight, so -touch jerseys. Introduce
Yashiki Of cine Generale Textured Polo
a breathable, airy feel with textured
piqué and waffle stitches.
Although limited in colour options,
native red, green, brown and off-
white cotton varieties are one way
to achieve low-impact #undyed colour
for core qualities. Botanical dyes, used by
brands such as London-based Pangaia,
are another way to explore a renewable,
biodegradable and non-toxic alternative
to synthetic dyes.
Kaptain Sunshine Asliteks MTL Studio Matteo Lamandini

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Action points
Investigate naturally derived, low-
impact colour
Strengthen the outdoor narrative by
investigating low-impact colour application
techniques. Scalable options include colour-
grown cotton, #undyed qualities and
Archromaʼs EarthColors traceable biosynthetic
colour range. For limited-edition collections,
collaborate with natural and botanical dye
experts
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Water down outdoor references for
everyday exploring
Dilute # thegreatoutdoors for consumers
spending time outside closer to home, toning
down the hi-tech element of outdoor pursuits.
Update utilitarian outdoor looks with low-
impact blends of linen and GOTS-certified
cotton. Prioritise comfort with breathable,
moisture-wicking and odour-resistant yarns
Dial the energy up (or down) with
design details
While vacations and festivals hang in the
balance across the globe, consumers will be
seeking garments that last beyond a season. See
modular tech-pockets, placement prints,
embroideries and appliqués as tools for
updating core shapes with interesting and
versatile design details
Range plan

Textured polo Space-dye sweater Panelled hoodie Textured vest Soft stripe T-shirt

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In uences
@batoner_japanmade
Batoner
This Japanese brand
prioritises longevity with
expertly cra ed knitwear
and jersey pieces designed
to be passed down from one
generation to another.
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The Elder Statesman
The Elder Statesman
Underpinned by quality and
cra smanship, LA-based
The Elder Statesman is a go-
to for a relaxed West Coast
mood. Highlights include
youthful graphics and dye
treatments.
Yashiki
Yashiki
It's all in the details for this
Japanese knitwear
specialist. One to watch
for the artisanal stitch
developments and cra ed
design details.
John Elliott
John Elliott
Take note of custom textile
developments and
innovative fibre blends that
raise the status of John
Elliott's sports-inspired
staples and
#collectionessentials.
David Catalan
David Catalán
From modular tech-pockets
to couched paracord
embroideries, Portugal-
based David Catalán's pre-
collection looks offer up
thoughtful details for our
easy-going garden trail
direction.