Triarchy’s Josephine Skriver Collab Models Sustainable Materials
Denim label Triarchy has tapped Danish model Josephine Skriver for a collaboration that centers on eco-conscious fabrications.
Josephine turned designer for this limited-edition capsule collection, developing eight pieces including jeans, jackets, shirts and overalls. Among the looks are ripped jeans, a crop top and two-tone jeans. The concept behind the designs was creating items that are versatile enough to wear night or day. Another focus was longevity, and building timeless garments that can stay in a consumer’s closet for years.
“Sustainability and denim are two things I’m super passionate about, so after learning about Triarchy’s mission, I was inspired,” Josephine told the Daily Front Row. “The collection is made up of pieces that I’ve been searching for everywhere, and I can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on it.”
One of the materials used in the collection was developed exclusively by Triarchy. The brand organic cotton with TENCEL™ Lyocell . After a year, Triarchy will be opening up this proprietary fabric for other companies to use.
Another textile in Triarchy x Josephine Skriver is a blend of 43 percent TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ technology, 40 percent recycled cotton and 17 percent organic cotton. Between the REFIBRA™ technology and recycled cotton, the portion of recycled content in this fabric is 83 percent.
Circularity was a key part of this capsule, and it reflects Triarchy’s commitment to initiatives such as Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign program and Jeanologia’s Mission Zero. Jeans Redesign outlines standards for manufacturers and brands to follow to create jeans that can be more easily recycled. This includes using minimal to no synthetic materials such as elastane and polyester. Jeanologia’s Mission Zero aims to fully eliminate waste and pollution from denim by 2025.
Providing transparency, consumers will be able to scan a QR code on the garments to view the organic cotton certificate.
Rounding out the sustainable construction is the use of washing processes that limit water consumption and avoid harmful chemicals.
“It was a long road for Triarchy to find someone to collaborate with, because equal to complimentary design aesthetics, we needed there to be an equal understanding of the importance of sustainability,” Adam Taubenfligel, co-founder and creative director of Triarchy, told the Daily. “Working with Josephine on fabric creation through to design and wash direction with responsible manufacturing in mind all the way through is what makes this collaboration such a success.”
The collection is launching exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman in New York, and will also be sold through Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Shopbop and Triarchy.com. Retail prices range from $195 to $495.