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