Lucien
Coat
2019
2019
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The Eternal Trench Coat was designed in line with the principles of slow fashion, which aims to reduce consumption by manufacturing high-quality, long-lasting products. Made from durable and hard-wearing polyester produced from recycled plastic bottles, the coat is designed to last for at least a decade and can be completely recycled when worn out. The disadvantage of polyester is that it sheds microplastic when washed. To try to counterbalance this issue, Filippa K promotes the use of The Guppy Friend Washing Bag. This reduces the number of microplastic fibres which are shed from friction during washing and prevents them from being released directly into the water system.
The coat is available in two styles which follow the classic male (Lucien) and female (Victoire) trench coat silhouettes. Only made in black, the coats are waterproof and lightweight and designed to be worn with layers to enable them to be suitable in both mild and cold weather. This versatility in use is a key part of their design, intended to help reduce the overconsumption of clothing.
The coat is available in two styles which follow the classic male (Lucien) and female (Victoire) trench coat silhouettes. Only made in black, the coats are waterproof and lightweight and designed to be worn with layers to enable them to be suitable in both mild and cold weather. This versatility in use is a key part of their design, intended to help reduce the overconsumption of clothing.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Lucien (trade title) |
| Materials and techniques | 100% recycled polyester, made from plastic bottles
Woven in plain weave. Polyester buttons and thread. |
| Brief description | Coat, black, recycled polyester, Lucien, designed by Filippa K, Sweden, Spring 2019 collection |
| Physical description | Straight fit coat with a turn-down collar, side pockets and 4 buttons. Dye - made in parternship with We aRe SpinDye®* and resulted in 90% reduced chemical usage, 75% reduced energy consumpion and a smaller carbon footprint than typical dyeing methods. The method of dyeing used also provides longer lasting vibrancy and has a high resistance to UV light damage. The coat is water resistant. This resistancy has been created by using Organotex, which was developed by OraganoClick*. This finish withstands a number of washes and can be reapplied in spray form. The spray is biodegradable, non-toxic and solvent-free. |
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| Credit line | Given by Filippa K |
| Object history | Filippa Knutsson and Patrik Kilhborg founded the Swedish fashion brand Filippa K in 1993. In 2015 they launched Front Runners, an experimental line which invests in research and development to create commercially viable garments with proven sustainability credentials. The relative success of these products is then used to inform the brand’s mainstream collections. These coats are part of the Front Runners collection and were developed as part of a two-year research project ‘Circular Design Speeds,’ in collaboration with the University of Arts London and Mistra Future Fashion. |
| Summary | The Eternal Trench Coat was designed in line with the principles of slow fashion, which aims to reduce consumption by manufacturing high-quality, long-lasting products. Made from durable and hard-wearing polyester produced from recycled plastic bottles, the coat is designed to last for at least a decade and can be completely recycled when worn out. The disadvantage of polyester is that it sheds microplastic when washed. To try to counterbalance this issue, Filippa K promotes the use of The Guppy Friend Washing Bag. This reduces the number of microplastic fibres which are shed from friction during washing and prevents them from being released directly into the water system. The coat is available in two styles which follow the classic male (Lucien) and female (Victoire) trench coat silhouettes. Only made in black, the coats are waterproof and lightweight and designed to be worn with layers to enable them to be suitable in both mild and cold weather. This versatility in use is a key part of their design, intended to help reduce the overconsumption of clothing. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.52-2019 |
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| Record created | May 9, 2019 |
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