Text: Lucie Krůčková | Photo: Ilja Hubálek
In recent years, many industries have been converging, giving rise to remarkable innovations that would have been utterly unthinkable not long ago. Leading luxury fabric manufacturers have drawn inspiration from the world of functional sportswear. The result is a unique fusion of natural fibre quality with functional comfort.
A true specialist in incorporating functional elements into elegant fashion fabrics is the Italian manufacturer Ing. Loro Piana & C., which integrates membrane variants into its materials, such as the Rain System and Green Storm System technologies.
Functional elements conquer the world of formal fashion
For formal occasions or evening social events, the clear choice is an understated coat with minimalist details, such as a concealed button placket and a carefully crafted high collar.
As the name of the Four Seasons material by Italian manufacturer Ing. Loro Piana & C. suggests, a coat made from it is the ideal year-round companion. It is a pure wool fabric fitted with a thin membrane that allows air through but protects against wind and rain. The coat is pleasantly breathable and light, yet shields you in inclement weather.
Inspiration from the world of sportswear
This lightweight hooded coat clearly bears the imprint of a sporting spirit. Its athletic styling reflects the growing influence of sportswear elements in formal fashion.
The coat is again tailored from fabric by Italian manufacturer Ing. Loro Piana & C., this time featuring the patented Green Storm System. It is a dual-layer protection where the outer layer repels water and wind, while the inner membrane prevents moisture from penetrating inside.
Furthermore, Ing. Loro Piana & C. has made significant progress in the environmental sustainability of this membrane production, which is 60 percent made from a renewable plant-based membrane.
Maximum comfort in wind and rain
Imagine a lightweight material that keeps you warm when needed, yet can also protect you from raindrops and icy wind. That is exactly what Lightframe material offers: 100 percent merino wool combined with technical fibres and a lightweight membrane. A coat tailored from it is pleasantly smooth on the outside and woolly soft on the inside.
The almond-coloured coat features a pleasant sporty cut and offers great versatility. It will look superb with a suit, yet you will feel equally comfortable wearing it on a weekend stroll.
A suit that withstands a light spring shower
Functional fabric treatments are also making their way into suit fabrics. This beautiful suit is made from material by Italian manufacturer Reda, whose natural wool is treated with a water-repellent finish. The suit easily handles a light spring shower, and water simply rolls off.
Come and try the coats and suits for yourself at one of our Blazek stores, where you will also find other exciting new arrivals from the current collection.
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