The Garmont Unit dedicated to sustainable experimentation with a strong reference to street and lifestyle fashion presents the new items for the upcoming spring and summer at the Fortezza, in the Cavaniglia Pavilion. Among the proposals is also the expansion of the ACBC x Garmont capsule collection.
Article by Marco Lorè
GARMONT UNCHARTED debuts at Pitti Uomo 106 with a project emphasizing innovation and responsibility in the lifestyle world.
The creative laboratory, where synergies and partnerships are born, aims to promote sustainability, the driving force behind all UNCHARTED projects in collaboration with other brands and for all those designed, conceived, and developed under the Garmont brand.
At the Florentine event, many new products are presented, starting with two new Garmont-branded models designed for lifestyle and streetwear use but with an outdoor aesthetic: 9.81 URBAN ENGAGE and 9.81 URBAN SPEED.
The first model is inspired by trail and fast hiking, enhancing the fast&light nature thanks to an engineered mesh upper and TPU films applied with heat to recreate that sense of protection typical of outdoor footwear.
The exclusive Garmont VIBRAM Durmast outsole, with Traction Lug technology and a design perfect for excellent grip on all urban surfaces, delivers pure performance.
The 9.81 URBAN SPEED, on the other hand, is an exercise in highlighting Garmont's past, bringing new life to a trail running model from the early '90s, enriched with materials and finishes that make the shoe a pleasure to wear.
The upper is made of recycled fabric, featuring PU films with a suede effect and stitched inserts in ultrasoft pigskin leather.
The outsole package inspired by the original includes a TPU stabilizing element embedded in the midsole to ensure maximum safety with every step.
"We are proud to present Garmont Uncharted at Pitti Immagine 106. This fair represents an important international platform for sharing our new projects, both under the Uncharted brand and in collaboration with ACBC. It is an extraordinary opportunity to showcase our commitment to innovation and sustainability", explains Andrea Nalesso, CEO of Garmont.
The partnership with ACBC continues with the ACBC x Garmont capsule collection, which introduces Element and Ramè alongside the iconic Lagom, reimagined with a canvas upper and inserts in cork and natural rubber.
These two models are designed for everyday use, 100% animal-free, and with a reduced CO2 footprint.
Element is the first shoe to have a common aesthetic and graphic language between the upper and outsole, thanks to the new NexX4tm technology patented by JV International, also debuting in the lifestyle market.
The sole is made of a brand-new transparent liquid polymer with superior performance to rubber and thinner thicknesses.
This means more performance, lighter weight, and less material consumption.
The upper, in continuity with the sole, uses mesh elements with polyurethane and rubber cages to play with colors and transparencies.
Ramè, on the other hand, is a model rich in details, materials, and inserts, finding its balance to accompany daily life with a touch of color.
The upper is made of recycled nylon and polyester with TPU tapes recreating Garmont's distinctive marks, logo, and band.
A significant feature is the Vibram sole with the EcoStep Natural compound, an innovative solution made with over 90% natural ingredients, while maintaining the standard of quality, grip, and performance.
The unique and original colors of the soles come from 100% natural pigments derived from plants.
The entire process is carried out without the use of solvents or chemical products.
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