A new initiative from 1 Granary, the TENCEL™ Club, is creating a digital forum where emerging fashion designers receive guidance from industry leaders. This model of knowledge-sharing mirrors a tradition long-held in intimate apparel, where technical craft is passed down through generations. The club's inaugural session featured Simon Giuliani of Candiani S.p.A., an Italian mill with an 85-year legacy in sustainable denim.
Giuliani's role at a family-owned mill resonates with the history of houses like Chantelle or Rigby & Peller, where specialized fabrication knowledge became a closely guarded, generational asset. In lingerie, the transition from artisan workshops to global brands required precisely this kind of cultivated expertise - understanding how fibers behave against the skin, mastering elasticity, and prioritizing comfort without sacrificing form. Candiani's focus on innovative, eco-conscious denim fabrics parallels the intimate apparel industry's own pivot toward responsible materials, a shift seen in the adoption of TENCEL™ lyocell by contemporary lingerie brands seeking a softer, more sustainable touch.
While denim and lingerie may seem distant, both fields are built on a foundation of technical textile innovation and fit. The 1 Granary club's mission to connect graduates with professionals underscores a timeless truth: in fashion's most intricate disciplines, progress is often stitched together from shared wisdom.
Originally reported by WWD