Extraordinary Look

12/03/2025

Stephen Walters is a luxury silk fabric manufacturer with a rich past, crafting bespoke textiles for fashion and interiors with style.

12/03/2025

Winter 25/26 trends

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And why is this trend getting popular?
We are all unique, and this is the hidden message:

The destroyed knitwear trend has gained popularity in recent years, characterized by intentionally frayed, distressed, or torn knit garments that give off a worn-in, deconstructed look. This aesthetic plays with the idea of imperfection and subverts traditional notions of pristine, polished fashion.

Key Elements:

Distressed Edges: The knitwear often features ripped hems, fraying, and holes, creating a sense of decay or unfinished craftsmanship.

Grunge and Punk Influence: The trend takes inspiration from the 90s grunge and punk movements, where distressed clothing was a form of rebellion against mainstream fashion.

Luxury Meets Rawness: High-end designers like Maison Margiela and Alexander McQueen have embraced the destroyed knitwear look, blending luxury materials with a raw, edgy finish.

Sustainability Angle: In some cases, the trend is linked to sustainability, where brands repurpose or upcycle old fabrics and materials, giving them new life through creative destruction.

Celebrities and influencers have embraced this trend, making it a statement piece for street style and high fashion alike.

Overall, the destroyed knitwear trend is a reflection of fashion's increasing acceptance of imperfection and individuality.
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15/10/2024

At Extraordinary Look, we believe that bio-based fabrics are not just an innovation—they are the future of fashion. Why? Because these fabrics offer a path toward a more sustainable, responsible industry. Unlike traditional textiles that rely on resource-intensive and often harmful practices, bio-based fabrics are derived from renewable, natural sources. They minimize our dependence on fossil fuels and significantly reduce the carbon footprint of production.

The fashion industry has a long history of contributing to environmental degradation, from excessive water usage to the harmful effects of synthetic fibers. But bio-based materials, like those made from bamboo, h**p, or even lab-grown fabrics, promise to change that. They are not only biodegradable but also designed with circularity in mind, meaning the waste generated can be reintroduced into the system.

For Extraordinary Look, embracing bio-based fabrics is about aligning with a future where fashion enhances the beauty of both people and the planet. We see these materials as the next step in the evolution of luxury fashion—high quality, elegant, and truly sustainable. This is the vision we are committed to because the fashion of tomorrow cannot thrive without protecting the environment today.
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12/10/2024

Some inspirational boards back from 2022