Talents Lineapiù, has decided the winner in the final edition of Talents Lineapiù.
Established in 2017 to reward the talent and diligence of young brands that stand out in the use of yarns and the quality of knitwear, Talents Lineapiù is the program that the yarn manufacturer Lineapiù Italia wants to support. young fashion talents for their creativity to be expressed through knitwear.
Sonia Carrasco
Alessandro Bastagli, president of Lineapiù Italia explains: “Lineapiù talent is our way to contribute to the development of their creativity, helping them to commit and research.”
The contest – which selects and awards one talent each season – is open to those who have worked in the fashion industry. The winners are sponsored by Lineapiù for two years, i.e. for four seasons, through yarns that they can use for their sample collections.
The winner of this edition is Sonia Martinez and her brand Sonia Carrasco. The Chet Lo brand is mentioned a lot.
Sonia Martinez, founder of Sonia Carrasco
Sonia Martinez, born and raised in Valencia, Spain, studied fashion at the European Institute of Design in Madrid and joined the design team RTW of Alexander McQueen and later Céline under Phoebe’s guidance. Philo.
After these experiences, the designer decided to establish her own brand in 2019 by following the philosophy of sustainability and committing to supporting it at every stage of the creative process. The fabrics she chooses are recycled, organic and organic, and produced exclusively for companies that respect the brand’s ethical and sustainability values.
Sonia Carrasco
As a fashion brand for men and women, Sonia Carrasco is characterized by a minimalist and modern style. The brand wants to invest in quality rather than quantity and, through a green and ethical approach, is an example for future generations.
Sonia Carrasco
Outside of Sonia Carrasco’s f/w 2022/23 collection, “024” emphasizes – like previous collections – the interiors of garments and parts that are often invisible. The lining becomes the scarf, and the inside becomes the outside, in a balance between structure and fluidity. Craftsmanship emerges from the collection with macramé, crocheted wool and handmade knitwear.
Super-long sleeves, low-waist, cut-to-gender, and plus size options are available in materials such as vegan suede, post-consumer recycled cotton, recycled wool and organic wool.
Chet Lo
The winner of the Honor Award recommended by Lineapiù for his creative proposal is Chet Lo, a New York-based designer living and working in London. He graduated from a knitting course in 2020 at Central Saint Martin – University of the Arts London, and became passionate about fabrics and the endless possibilities and creativity that knitwear can bring. His ready-to-wear focuses on a futuristic atmosphere, though enhanced by nostalgic notes, punctuated by his fascination with old Japanese manga.
His ready-to-wear s/s 2023 collection is inspired by a Buddhist story of his youth in which many arrows are shot in the direction of Buddha and then turn into flowers. : a range of fitted knitwear with curved cuts representing the marks left by the arrows. In his outfit are the ‘spiky’ elements that characterize his creations and flashy accessories.
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