Loro Piana's new capsule dedicated to sustainable cashmere The timeless luxury that exists in harmony with nature
In a new step toward sustainability and conscious fashion, Loro Piana today unveiled its latest initiative for the FW23 season: the LORO capsule collection. This collection is a continuous, sustainable line of clothing and accessories made with recycled cashmere from the maison's leftover knitwear. The LORO capsule is committed to breathing new life into cashmere and countering the waste of these precious fibers. Named 'LORO' as a sign of its inclusiveness, the capsule is designed to go beyond trends, generations and genders by distilling that quality of timeless luxury of which Loro Piana is perhaps the best symbol in the fashion industry. To signal its inclusive vocation, the collection was produced in a wide range of sizes, appealing to all ages and body types. Preserving the brand's distinctive quality, functionality and performance, the LORO capsule represents luxury par excellence and showcases Loro Piana's exceptional expertise in transforming the noblest fibers into unmistakably textured fabrics while also reflecting the brand's commitment to renewing and enhancing these materials for the future.
Cashmere, a rare and valuable fiber, is obtained exclusively from the undercoat of the Hircus goat, or cashmere goat. These goats come from the mountainous regions of Asia, mainly Mongolia and Inner Mongolia, where the environment is predominantly arid and inhospitable. These areas have a poor water and food supply, with scorching summers and freezing winters. To survive in these harsh conditions, these resilient animals have developed an extra layer under their rougher outer coat. This undercoat is composed of incredibly fine fibers that trap air, creating effective insulation from the cold and maintaining a constant body temperature. It is from this soft undercoat that cashmere is made.
Respecting local wildlife and harmonizing with nature's cycles, herders harvest the fiber between March and May. This period coincides with milder climates, when animals naturally lose their undercoat, producing soft, warm cashmere that protected them during the colder months. The average diameter of cashmere fibers is around 15 microns: considering that 1 micron is equivalent to one millionth of a meter, cashmere is one of the finest and most valuable fibers in the world, with extraordinary temperature-regulating properties.
