A new collaboration between designer Batsheva Hay and organic textile company Coyuchi draws a direct line from contemporary sustainability to lingerie's foundational craft. The limited-edition quilted jackets, fashioned from upcycled Coyuchi bedding, echo a history where quilting was essential for warmth and modesty in undergarments long before it became a decorative motif. This project transforms discarded quilts and sheets—diverted from landfill via Coyuchi's 2nd Home Renewed program—into unique, vintage-inspired outerwear, retailing for $500.
Hay, whose designs often reference historical silhouettes, noted the inherent character of the pre-loved fabrics. Coyuchi's president, Vicky Graham, emphasized the shared vision for circular creativity. The handcrafted jackets, produced in New York City, represent an evolution for Coyuchi, which has pursued textile circularity since 2017. This partnership mirrors a broader movement in intimate apparel, where brands like La Perla and Rigby & Peller have long emphasized artisanal construction, now applied with an urgent, ecological purpose. The collaboration suggests that the future of thoughtful design may lie not in new materials, but in thoughtfully reimagining the textiles we already own.
Originally reported by WWD