The two brands, alongside Around the World in 80 Fabrics, will collaborate on the design of a limited-edition travel bag crafted from sustainable fabrics that will debut at New York Fashion Week
Designed by MONSE, the limited-edition travel bag constructed of raw denim, crafted from domestic-grown cotton that has been spun, dyed, and woven by Around the World in 80 Fabrics partner, Huston Textile Co. The denim used to craft the travel bag will be featured on the runway at MONSE's New York Fashion Week show on
"Throughout our collaboration with Panasonic, we had the opportunity to connect with exceptional fabric manufacturers specializing in eco-friendly textiles. Deliberately selecting indigo denim”a harmonious fusion of American and Japanese influences”we crafted the bag in the silhouette of a traditional Japanese knot bag, imbuing it with a contemporary, deconstructed interpretation," said
Panasonic's partnership with MONSE is the latest effort by Panasonic as it furthers its ongoing commitments to sustainability and holistic well-being. Earlier this year, Panasonic announced its partnership with Around the World in 80 Fabrics at CES 2024 in
"The world of designer fashion brims with breathtaking creativity. We are excited to partner with Panasonic and MONSE to introduce unique fabrics that are healthy for people and the planet," said Dr.
As part of this unique collaboration, the limited-edition travel bag will be sold in the (PANASONIC)RED product line. Since partnering with (RED) in 2022, Panasonic has committed over
"Panasonic is evolving to be more than just a consumer electronics company. We want to provide consumers sustainably designed and ethically sourced products that they are excited to incorporate into their daily lives," said
The limited-edition travel bag and Panasonic nanoe™ Travel Hair Dryer (EH-NA2C-W) bundle will be available in the
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About MONSE
MONSE is a NYC-based luxury label founded in 2015 by
About Around the World in 80 Fabrics
ATW80Fabrics is an educational non-profit, celebrating the global biodiversity of environmentally and socially responsible fabrics. We elevate the voices of talented makers whose textile practices respect and restore our living ecosystems. With innovative exhibitions, programming and a growing fabric library, we celebrate makers and advise designers about functional alternatives to today's petroleum-soaked polluting fabrics. For more information, visit Around the World in 80 Fabrics.
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