A Look Inside Stone Island's Exhibit at Holt Renfrew
“Material Research ‘984 – ‘024” honors the brand’s legacy of innovation.
Update: Stone Island and Holt Renfrew have thrown open the doors to their Montreal-based exhibit. Celebrating 40 years of material innovation, the exhibit showcases some of Stone Island’s most notable jackets, displays one of their recent marketing campaigns, and is accompanied by a stand serving bespoke coffee.
Read the original article below for more info, and expect the exhibit to remain open until October 27.
Original Story: Stone Island will be hosting an archival exhibition at Montreal’s luxury retailer Holt Renfrew to celebrate four decades of the Italian fashion label’s exploration of unique materials.
From October 17-27 “Material Research ‘984 – ‘024” will showcase twenty-four pieces dating back as early as 1984 alongside Fall 2024 pieces, to illustrate the brand’s heritage-rooted inspirations. Stone Island’ innovative approach to fabric technology is a a hallmark of its ethos and has helped to cement its wide-reaching following in menswear. According to WWD, the exhibit will highlight some of Stone Island’s futuristic fabrics including metallic, thermo-sensitive and reflective materials. Visitors will get the chance to immerse themselves in the world of Stone Island, while also getting to shop the latest pieces carried at Holt Renfrew.
Stone Island has set up a Cafe Pop-Up where you can listen to records curated by La Rama Records, along with a program of DJ sets from local talent on the nights of the October 18, 19, 25 and 26.
Stone Island’s FW24 campaigns that have appeared on large scale window displays and billboards have delighted fans across generations and demographics, with special appearances from unexpected stars like Oasis member Liam Gallagher, actor Russell Tovey, and DJ Peggy Gou.
