TEXTURES and visual interests headline the current textile landscape—from fashion to lifestyle interiors. Fashion designer Christine Cheryl Benet reveals how this year’s trends champion innovation and sustainability. She is a consultant of the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Science and Technology, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in diverse projects related to textile, fashion and jewelry.
“Brands are moving towards more conscious methods of materiality,” she explains. “There has been a heightened appreciation of handicrafts, arts, and do-it-yourself [DIY].” Independent natural dye artist Diana Katigbak, who specializes in indigo dyeing, likewise notes how today’s consumers are more aware of the impact of textile waste on society and the climate.
“They demand more transparency from the retailers they buy from,” she adds. “There is a thrust for change in business practices and a need for textile material innovation.” To guide the general public, the experts rounded up the latest trends per the forecasting company WGSN.
Comprised of over 250 data scientists, WGSN curates an immense online library of insights and inspirations in fashion, retail, and the entire lifestyle industry. In this endeavor, Benet, the proponent of the Bachelor in Textile Design (BTD) of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), promotes commitment to culture and community. “Work with local artisans who use traditional techniques to.