Welcome to the fourth installment in our series of monthly next-gen “lookbooks” where we highlight the most exciting collaborations in next-gen materials from April 2024.
In this report we’ve showcased 18 note-worthy collaborations from global brands and start-ups alike across the range of next-gen materials, from wool, to down, to silk, to leather. Big brands such as Mango, Gucci and Allbirds tapped innovator companies young and established like Lenzing, Spiber, and Keel Labs to create beautiful new products that are environmentally preferred and animal-free. What do Hellmann’s Mayonnaise and Nicki Minaj have to do with next-gen materials? Download the report below to find out!
In this edition we also have a special feature on an exciting new self-dyeing leather alternative created at Imperial College London, a scientific first in the search for alternatives to harmful existing dyeing methods.