The hunt for eco-fabrics & the recycling of own designs

In October I went to Sweden's textile capital Borås for the fabric fair. I was particularly searching for a good woven eco-cotton or hemp, for trousers and skirts. I think I may have found the right fabric, and as you can see, if I would want to incorporate colours in the collection the possibilities are there... Being a quality and control freak I will want to make a few samples an wear and especially wash a few times before settling on the fabric. It will definitely be great to be able to add a bunch of bottoms to the collection, as it is a bit weak on that front at the moment.

An other thing I was on a quest for was a wool to do a remake of this Robert&Blad coat from 1992 or -93. I was amazed at how much I liked it upon being reunited with it. Dear old customer My let me borrow this on-off piece so I could refresh my memory. I'm flattered and proud that My has kept, used and loved it for all these years! Thanks My!

So here is the first sample remake. Accidentally got sewing machine oil on the lining so I'm afraid I'll be forced to keep it myself. Dommage! ;-)

I did find a very interesting Portuguese recycled wool for it. So it will be available in the collection from next fall. By then I will have tested this one and can tell you truthfully if it's possible to bicycle in it or not. I might have to lie...