COLLABORATION GLOBAL
By IFAB MEDIA - NEWS BUREAU - December 19, 2023 | 115 2 minutes read
In a groundbreaking move, global denim powerhouses Diesel and Lee have joined forces to launch a unique collaboration, Diesel Loves Lee. This innovative partnership, conceptualized by Diesel's creative director Glenn Martens, aims to address the persistent issue of overproduction within the denim industry.
The Diesel Loves Lee collection features 150 exclusive pieces, currently available on Diesel.com, with a full-scale collection set to launch on both brands' websites in March 2024. The collaboration takes a bold step towards reducing waste by utilizing unsold stock and unused materials from each brand, creating a fusion of Diesel and Lee denim in a distinctive "50/50" blend.
This initiative is part of Diesel's broader concept, Diesel Loves, which challenges the conventional norms of brand collaborations. Martens emphasizes a purposeful approach, encouraging the denim community to share materials, manufacturing processes, and resources. The goal is to collectively tackle the perennial problem of overproduction in the fashion industry.
The Diesel Loves Lee limited-edition collection offers a men's straight fit and a women's "bootcut and flare" style. The jeans showcase Diesel denim on the front and Lee on the back, or vice versa, embracing various lengths, rises, and washes. This unique collaboration not only promotes sustainable practices but also results in one-of-a-kind designs that reflect the power of denim to unite fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
Diesel and Lee's venture into this unprecedented collaboration signals a transformative shift in the industry, emphasizing the potential of collective creativity to address environmental concerns while celebrating the universal appeal of denim.