I Care a Lotta, I Wear Collina Strada

Collina Strada is a downtown New York brand that prioritizes self-expression and honest sustainability. It was launched in 2008 by Hilary Taymour and is known for its brightly colored dresses, off-kilter designs, and bold accessories. The brand produces its pieces in the USA using mostly reinterpreted deadstock materials and is committed to using its platform for social and environmental change. A new book, "Collina Strada: A Mind-Bending Archive," showcases the brand's iconic imagery and offers inspiration on being confident, conscious, and radically individual.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Collina Strada: A Mind-Bending Archive of Self-Expression and Honest Sustainability

Launched in 2008 by Hilary Taymour, Collina Strada has emerged as a downtown New York brand that champions self-expression and honest sustainability. Over the past decade, the brand has successfully injected the typically colorless style of the city with vibrant acid-colored dye jobs, off-kilter dresses, sparkling hair pins, and fearlessly fluid ensembles. Rooted in interconnectedness, self-expression, and thoughtful production, Collina Strada exudes a sense of nonconformity, offering a cosmically dyed dress, a rhinestone-studded water bottle, or a wildly graphic bodysuit as a representation of the cacophony of sounds, symbols, and spirit that permeate its world.

At the core of Collina Strada's philosophy is a commitment to responsible production. All of the brand's pieces are meticulously crafted in the USA, primarily using reinterpreted deadstock materials. Taymour sources recycled t-shirts from Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, and Rose Sylk, an organic cellulose fiber derived from rose bushes and their stems. By repurposing these materials, Collina Strada minimizes waste and contributes to a more sustainable fashion industry.

In addition to its commitment to sustainability, Collina Strada is also a platform for social and environmental change. Taymour has used the brand as a means to educate and inspire her guests, offering instructions on how to advocate for a rooftop garden in their building and ways to volunteer with vetted organizations. Through her shows and activations, Collina Strada encourages individuals to make a positive impact on their communities and the planet.

A visual feast art directed by artist and photographer Charlie Engman, "Collina Strada: A Mind-Bending Archive of Self-Expression and Honest Sustainability" is a captivating style compendium that offers endless inspiration on being confident, conscious, and radically individual. The book is printed on FSC certified paper and gathered within a beautifully designed cover. Inside, you will find a collection of iconic brand imagery, runway images, core pieces, and creative collaborations with artists like Dave Mattingly, the artist behind the iconic 90s book series "Animorphs."

With its vibrant visuals, thought-provoking content, and commitment to sustainability, "Collina Strada: A Mind-Bending Archive of Self-Expression and Honest Sustainability" is a must-have for fashion enthusiasts and anyone seeking to make a positive impact on the world. By embracing self-expression and thoughtful production, Collina Strada inspires us to be confident, conscious, and radically individual, all while promoting a more sustainable and responsible fashion industry.

Weight: 1770g
Dimension: 311 x 235 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847873357