A Closer Look at the “Stone Island_ Prototype Research_Series 04” Collection
The label’s “Nylon Metal” fabric gets enhanced with a new flocking technique.
After debuting its “Stone Island_ Prototype Research_Series 04” installation at Tortona Design Week last month, Stone Island has now unveiled a closer look and official release date for the limited-edition fishtail parkas.
Using a special method that the brand calls “MANUAL FLOCKING ON NYLON METAL GRID-OVD,” the styles are grounded in experimental fabrics that combine the brand’s signature iridescent look with a new flocking technique. As detailed in the original exhibition, each piece is constructed of Stone Island’s “Nylon Metal” material and then sprayed with a water-based adhesive before being exposed to the cotton flock. The jacket then gets double-dyed to finish it off with a colorful, saturated shell.
After going through the process, each item is expected to come out with a different variation of the treatment, making every garment unique. Watch how it all goes down in the video above.
A limited run of 100 parkas will be available starting May 23 at 3 p.m. GMT at Stone Island’s webstore, as well as its mobile app for U.S. and Canada consumers.
For more from the Italian label, check out HYPEBEAST’s recent interview with CEO Carlo Rivetti.
