Widely admired by discerning customers with a taste for the minimalist way of life, the French outdoor lifestyle brand AIGLE is unveiling an eco-responsible capsule collection this November imagined with artistic directors Aurélien Arbet, José Lamali and Jérémie Egry, co-founders of Études Studio. Taking the creative helm since last year with the 2022 presentation as their first Spring-Summer creation for AIGLE, the trio returns with the much-anticipated 2021 Fall-Winter Capsule Collection ‘ICONICITY’ inspired by the constantly changing city landscape with the brand’s know-how, technical expertise, and committed style as its core values. Soon to be available in 6 local AIGLE stores and online, the collection consists of signature products like the Iconic Made in France rubber boots, recycled GORE-TEX trench coats, tee-shirts, hoodies and accessories that inspire an authentic French urban lifestyle.
With an ever more eco-conscious global market, AIGLE is creating its latest Capsule Collection with sustainable fashion in mind, combining style, functionality and eco-responsibility. To take this concept further, the brand is joining hands with Redress, a pioneering local environmental charity (NGO) in fashion industry with the ‘Positive Friday’ initiative by “Shop & Donate”. From now on till 31 December, 3% of the total sales of the 2021FW Capsule Collection from the 6 selected AIGLE Hong Kong stores and the online store will be donated to Redress in support their critical work in promoting fashion industry’s sustainability.
A Capsule Collection Balancing Functionality and Eco-friendliness
Skillfully balancing functionality and fashion sustainability, the long-awaited 21FW Capsule Collection not only continues with AIGLE’s mastery of functional wear technologies; Études Studio, a multidisciplinary collective known for its wide-ranging work in the fields of fashion, art, publishing and culture, has injected into the iconic capsule stylish elements for a collection of seasonal items ideal for urban wear and targeting wider range of customers. With the constantly changing city landscape as its muse, the trio boldly and literally introduced the ‘À L’EXTÉRIEUR DEPUIS 1853’ ( OUTSIDE SINCE 1853′ in French) motto to must-have organic black tees and hoodies for wearers to take this spirit with them in their urban adventures. Lose-fitted silhouettes and seasonal neutral hues add subtle edges to looks and carry the brand’s responsible message – these clothes and accessories protect those who wear them while preserving the natural world around us. Globally, 43% of the whole 2021 Fall-Winter collection are made with sustainable and environmentally friendly materials, reflecting AIGLE’s environmental commitments to “Allow everyone to fully live experiences without leaving any other trace than those of their footsteps. – Protecting our planet for a more sustainable future.”
Minimalist French Design for a Personalized Style
he 21FW Capsule Collection stays true to the brand’s minimalist French design style while bringing the changes inherent to city life in its stylish accents. Highlighted products for men include the trench coat in urban green with recycled GORE-TEX , a modern take on the classic trench to pair with the brown quilted casual jacket and printed poplin shirt in organic cotton for a richly layered look. For a more relaxed style, the clean-lined jacket with the hoodie with ‘À L’EXTÉRIEUR DEPUIS 1853’ prints create a visual contrast that conveys your personality.
For women, the stylish dry fast cotton blazer in brown and shirt dress in allover print and organic cotton evoke the city’s vibrant lights and ambience for a contrastive, smart elegance. Add the earth-tone cap as an effortless accent and for a complete look this season that speaks of individuality and French refinement.
The recycled GORE-TEX parka in the collection for men and women are waterproof, windproof and breathable, while the shorter quilted jackets are made with eco-friendly Dupont™ Sorona® insulation, combined they help you brace the winter winds wherever you are in the city, offering all-around protective performance.
The Iconic Black Natural Rubber Boot Gets an Update
AIGLE’s iconic handcrafted natural rubber boot is assuredly featured in the Iconicity capsule. Études Studio has updated this popular staple through the use of colours and design details. ‘With this new model, we stripped the boot naked to create the cleanest product possible,‘ Études explains, ‘For the colour, we chose a deep black embellished with the AIGLE logo in white. Simple as it sounds, we did not have a black boot – really black, down to the sole – in our collections.’ Referencing the classic high boot styles, the new models for men and women opt for cleaner lines inspired by older waterproof socks for a slimming effect that flatters the shape of the legs. The new boot is also crafted by expert hands in France in a process that requires an average of 60 manufacturing steps. Stylish, light, durable and comfortable, exquisite craftsmanship is fused with a French elegance in this indispensable item that allows you to express your style in every season, every day.
