MALWEE

Hug jacket by Malwee

Knot dress by Malwee

Embrace the Future collection in collaboration with the collective Elas Fazem Nós (They make knots), supported by Malwee Institute, in the state of Santa Catarina

Spring 2024

Crochet, macramé

Thread of the future (multiple fibres)

 

 

Malwee, a fashion brand and industry founded in 1966 in the state of Santa Catarina,

launched the first sweatshirt made with Fio do Futuro (Thread of the future) in 2022. The unprecedented material is made up of 85% different types of fibres from used and shredded clothes that are collected in partnership with the Red Cross. This innovative and sustainable product is a testament to Malwee's commitment to driving change in the fashion industry. The design presented at BCFT 2024 has joined forces with women from the collective Elas Fazem Nós, part of the Malwee Institute's Menos Resíduo, Mais Renda (Less waste, more income) programme, to give new meaning to textile waste. These women are masters of handicraft techniques such as macrame and crochet.

The Knot dress has a recycled knit base with a macrame overlay made with Fio do Futuro rolls. 

The Hug jacket is multifunctional with exquisite crochet details. The hood, sleeves and hem are detachable, in a playful design that transforms the jacket into a vest, making it even more unique and personal.