FASHION
The K / Kushion was inspired by a tailor-made cushion that Karl Lagerfeld carried on his worldly travels ; few people knew about the cushion , which he had kept since his childhood , and over time it became weathered and worn . Mimicking this silhouette , the K / Kushion bag has a voluminous effect and is pillowy soft to touch .
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The KARL LAGERFELD X Amber Valletta edition of the K / Kushion will be available in two eco-friendly material options . The first is crafted from a vegan cactus leather which is an environmentally sustainable and recyclable material . Engineered by Desserto in Mexico , it has a plant-based , organic carbon content that ’ s made with huge water savings as no irrigation is required . It ’ s also cultivated with no chemicals like herbicides or pesticides . The bags are colored with organic pigments ; the green option has a pleated finish , while the black options are available with either a pleated finish or a sleek , seamless exterior .
The second K / Kushion style is made from a 90 % recycled cotton in a neutral sandy hue . The fabric has been certified by the Global Recycle Standard ( GRS ), an organization that sets requirements for third-party accreditation of recycled content . The bag is finished with a signature stitching effect in a quilted pattern , and a decorative cord detail that ’ s also made from GRS-certified recycled cotton .
The profits generated from the sale of the KARL LAGERFELD X Amber Valletta K / Kushion bag will be used to make an independent donation to The Ocean Cleanup non-profit organization , a charity which aims to rid the world ’ s oceans of plastic . The charity ’ s goals in ocean protection align with one of the three pillars of the Fashion Pact , which KARL LAGERFELD signed in 2019 as part of its continued efforts to reduce its environmental impact .
“ This collaboration shows that we don ’ t have to sacrifice great style to make responsibly made fashion ,” said Amber Valletta . The eleven-piece capsule collection also features a range of essential small accessories selected by Valletta , including a reusable water bottle , zip wallet , card holder , face mask , and washbag .
The KARL LAGERFELD X Amber Valletta collaboration will launch on April 8 , 2021 exclusively on KARL . COM and Zalando , plus at KARL LAGERFELD stores worldwide on April 9 , 2021 . A second sustainable collaboration will expand to include both accessories and ready-towear styles for the Spring Summer 2022 collection .
Issue 47 2021 The Art of Luxury
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