Much of the spirit in her new collection came from her use of innovative fabrics.
On the other hand, many American textile makers, with their technologically sophisticated factories, innovative fabrics and robust operations outside of garments, have staying power.
The new rules may include expanding into new markets and distinguishing their products by using innovative fabrics and designs.
Even Donna Karan, experimenting continuously in innovative fabrics, described her resulting prices as "scary."
Gottex is known for using innovative fabrics.
This new line of clothing would also be characterized by the use of innovative fabrics:
The trench coats, the plaid, the innovative fabrics - they're all there, but reinvented for a new age.
Designers seem to have grasped that fashion's way forward could lie in innovative fabrics rather than in new silhouettes.
Miss Mandelli is known for her innovative fabrics.
Always known for their use of innovative fabrics, the pair are now concentrating on marrying active sportswear ideas to formal shapes.