The team at Untouched World travelled to Europe to gather inspiration for their latest collection – Woven Together by Nature.
They returned dreaming about shadows styled by architectural silhouettes, lush greens creeping up stone brick walls, and nature weaving its way into the world with organic energy.
Softly tailored silhouettes sit alongside summer knits, complementing timeless staples elevated in luxurious natural fibres. Natural clay, pearl, and cobblestone tones reference earthy, muted stone, while shades of violet and rosewood resemble rambling flora.
Untouched World is well known for sustainable innovation, so it’s no surprise to find the brand is the first New Zealand brand to incorporate Brewed Protein™ by Spiber - a revolutionary new fibre into their collection.
Instead of sheep or silkworms, luxurious Brewed Protein™ starts its life as humble sugarcane. Using a fermentation process, Spiber’s technology transforms sugar into a new kind of Brewed ProteinTM fibre, mimicking the softness of cashmere, the sheen of silk, and the loft of wool.
At its core, Brewed Protein™ is a plant-based, lab-crafted material made with precision fermentation.
“Think of it as nature-inspired innovation, gently guided by science. At the end of its life, Spiber breaks down naturally,” said Esme Chiverton, Marketing Content Manager, Untouched World.
“Of course, we always feature beautiful New Zealand Merino too, along with Mohair, TENCEL™, and stunning linen cotton blends perfect for the summer months.”
Untouched World will be presenting a fresh perspective of its collection at NZFW - the first full collection for new lead designer Moira Te Whata, who has worked her way up through the company after starting out as a machinist.
The Untouched World team have worked alongside Dan Ahwa to bring their show together.
“Dan has done an incredible job of drawing on the brand’s 30-year legacy to ground the collection beautifully,” said Chiverton.
“Bespoke stripes feature on organic cottons, and an original print titled 'Organic Lines’ features on the Emeline Dress, a standout piece in the collection, made from 100 percent plant-based fibres.”
“A subtle interpretation of natural form, the 'Organic Lines creates a real sense of movement, and the cut of the dress is universally flattering and timeless.”
From design inspiration to fabrics, fibres and prints, this is quite literally a collection woven together by nature.
