Enter the Meidea portfolio, where we weave transformative stories and provide our clients with the tools to open the doors of innovation.
At Meidea, our creativity drives us to identify tomorrow’s trends and infuse them into our collaborations with visionary companies. We are dedicated to promoting sustainable design education and creating bespoke services that perfectly align with our clients’ aspirations, bringing to life unique projects that leave an indelible mark. We look forward to collaborating with you and bringing your vision to life!
FUTURE TRENDS
The Circle Book
A circular collaboration project with 10 companies and designers from all over the world. Three editions to demonstrate how circular fashion can be achieved from the fiber to the finished garment, in a transparent and ethical way.
Conferences and seminars on denim trends for Denim Première Vision
Collaboration with Denim Première Vision from 2018 to 2021 for conferences and seminars that outlined trendy cuts, silhouettes and outfits in the world of denim: analysis of fashion shows and lifestyle trends, outfit design, creation of mood boards and key concepts for reading of future trends in the world of indigo.
Conference for the Arkum “Rewonder” collection. Hotel Pera Palace Istanbul
Consultancy for the Turkish company Arkum Textile in researching trends and creating knitwear collections. The objective is to satisfy the demands of the knitwear market, giving priority to research, innovation and circularity. Through dedicated consultancy work, we ensure that every aspect of the collection is in line with emerging trends and the company's vision.
For the "Rewonder" collection, the team met with brands and partners for the presentation of the Autumn Winter 2023-24 collection at the Hotel Pera Palace in Istanbul. During the event, Lucia Rosin illustrated moodboards and concepts together with General Director Osman Arikan.
Bestseller Only: trend indications and concepts for the collections design
Consultancy for the latest trends in the denim sector, creation of key concepts in line with the trends, directions on the fits, washes and accessories for the SS 2017, FW 2017/18, SS 2018, SS 2019 collections.
TEXTILE INNOVATION
Arkum Textile: consultancy in technological innovation in the production of circular knitwear
Meidea collaborates with Arkum to develop new collections. The consulting service includes: trend analysis, research on innovative fibers and materials, color palette, concept, and storytelling to innovate circular knitwear production.
Consultancy for Calik Denim
Consulting service for the Calik Denim company for the development of new performing fabrics and more sustainable materials. During the 10 years of collaboration, the Meidea team has worked together with the company's technicians and the research and development team for the use of innovative technologies for stretch and rigid denim, searching year after year for new solutions for the use of yarns biodegradable, alternative fibers to cotton, sustainable fibers linked to regenerative agriculture.
Indigo Knitwear: Infiknity for Arvind
Together with the Arvind Team, the concept of indigo knitwear INFIKNITY was created. Born from a growing post-pandemic demand, the project meets technology to pursue a concept of total well-being and comfort. The collaboration includes: trend study, naming, logo and motto, wash consulting, accessory and outfit design for the presentation at the King Pins Amsterdam fair in April 2019.
Bossa: consultancy for organic and recycled denim collections
During our longstanding collaboration, which began in 2004, we developed product and marketing concepts, product graphics and stand designs related to organic and recycled denim. These projects include: Re.Set, which uses recycled and organic denim; Blue Garden, which employs organic denim and vegetable dyes; BlueRefuge and BlueFitness, which leverage cutting-edge laser technology. Trends and projects have been created to elevate denim to a sustainable lifestyle concept, where ecology is not just a thought but a way of life.
Knitwear: collections developed for Jeanologia
Our collaboration with Jeanologia in Knitwear design: Ecological Knits, Woman Knits, Intelligence Knits, Jeans Knits.
Use of sustainable technology of laser marking, ozone and CDA, is applied to the design of recycled natural knitwear, jersey, wool, cupro.
Sustainable fabrics and yarns: Olimpias Piobesi research and innovation project
Collection of sustainable fabrics and yarns curated by Meidea for Olimpias. Creation of story concepts, visual graphic design, promotional merchandise. Garment design with sustainable fibers such as Crabyon, Organic Cotton, Recycled Cotton, Milkofil and SeaCell.
MENTORSHIP
10 years of consultancy in textile innovation for Calik Denim
Every season starting from 2013, the Meidea Team has analyzed the fashion shows, the latest fashion and social trends to translate them into the key concepts of the future textile collections of the Turkish company, always with an attitude towards research and innovation for sustainability, such as technologies of performance for stretch denim, biodegradable yarns, alternatives to cotton, sustainable fibers linked to regenerative agriculture.
Lucia Rosin on the jury of Calik Denim's "30 Years Talents"
Calik Denim's 30th anniversary celebrations culminate in the Book of 30 Years and 30 Talents of Designers and Artists. Among the jury that selected the best works was our Head Designer Lucia Rosin.
Mentorship within UPCYCLE for students of the Fanoli Art School
Meeting with the students of the Fanoli Art School to talk about UPCYCLE in the world of fashion.
The students were an active part of the Zéeero 2023 event through their artistic interpretations to promote sustainability and circularity, a creative valorization of textile and clothing waste.
Conference at IMA İstanbul Moda Akademisi
Conference at the IMA Fashion Academy in Istanbul to present the consultancy work for Calik Denim and inform students of the latest sustainable advances in production processes in the world of indigo.
Mentorship for the company Bossa in the denim world
The goal was to elevate the denim product to a concept of sustainable lifestyle, where ecology is not just a thought but a way of life. During the longstanding collaboration, which began in 2004, we have increased the internal team's product knowledge and sensitivity by sharing our research methods and creating new connections with external suppliers.
Consultancy for Jeanologia in laser technology
Collaboration and mentorship for the Jeanologia company for research and development of creative and innovative solutions in the use of laser technology on denim, jersey, wool and cotton fabrics. First laser experiments in 2005 on fabric to save water in the production of a garment, vintage effect treatments to replace less ecological finishes and washes, experimentation on alternative fabrics to cotton and natural dyes.
CORPORATE IMAGE
Visual storytelling and corporate identity for Crescent Bahuman Limited
Photographic and video reportage that visually illustrate the teamwork of Crescent Bahuman Limited in corporate sustainability: a self-sufficient ecosystem for environmental care and ethical work that has lasted for more than 25 years.
Infiknity: Development of the indigo knitwear concept for Arvind Ltd
Consultancy for Arvind Ltd in the creation of the Infiknity concept which evolves knitwear from the basic version to version 2.0, in an indigo technological aesthetic of the near future.
The services offered: search for the name and design of the brand, keywords and their use in communication, brand guideline and coordinated graphics, artistic direction in the pre-production phase.
WoolUp: Meidea's collaboration with Jeanologia in wool washing
WoolUp: sustainable technology applied to water-free and chlorine-free wool garments.
The Meidea Team developed the concept, the name, the logo, the photographic service, the tags and the brochure which represents the pioneering Jeanologia service.
Interior design, photography and restyling of the Jeanologia Italia headquarters
Interior design project for the Jeanologia Italian headquarters, SmartBox Production Center in Vicenza.
Study of the interior spaces and enhancement of the exterior, creation of 3D renderings, research into furniture and finishes, artistic photographic service of the machinery for printing paintings and on-site setup.
FASHION DESIGN
MEIDEA TEAM X BLU’N ME X FUTURE FITS FORUM
From the iconic Levi's 501 to the denim of the future: Meidea and BLU'N ME for Future Fits Forum.
A challenge to combine existing stocks of the Iconic 501 with a new technological fabric responsible for creating a totally new version of the future.
The result of our project was presented at The Kingpins Show in Amsterdam on 24 and 25 April 2024.
Blue Equip: Capsule collection designed for Calik Denim
Design of the garments from the Blue Equip collection to present the new technological dyeing processes of Calik Denim which give high performance in the tech textile/sportswear attitude. January 2019
Infiknity collection: outfit design: drawing and technical sheets of indigo knitwear concepts
The Meidea Team created the complete outfit drawings and detailed technical data sheets for Arvind Ltd, with packaging and sewing information, accessories and graphics linked to the three main themes: FORMAL FLUIDITY, SPORTY AND PERFORMANCE, UTILITY CALL.
Knitwear for Jeanologia: capsule collection for the presentation of sustainable technologies and treatments on knitwear
Design of knitwear clothes, research and testing on laser and ozone technology, color charts, creation of graphics and laser files, research and creation of accessories, history of the concept of ecological knitwear, labeling and tags, prototypes, creation of the collection.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
Movimento Moda Responsabile Webinar: Eco-Design in fashion
Participation in "Movimento Moda Responsabile" with a webinar on ECO-DESIGN in fashion.
An opportunity to explore the future of responsible fashion and ask your technical questions with a panel of experts who are shaping the industry towards greater sustainability and awareness.
Lectures at Coventry University in London
Lucia Rosin addressed the importance of developing design consultancy, idealizing three different clients: a fabric factory, an international fashion fair and a brand.
Sustainable denim: lesson at the IUAV University of Venice
Design for sustainable denim: this was the underlying theme of the lesson held at the Iuav Fashion Design in Venice by Lucia Rosin. Through a series of concrete examples and the story of the Meidea team's working method, the steps necessary for the creation of a responsible collection were addressed.
Lessons at the IUSVE University of Venice
Lectures held by Lucia Rosin at IUSVE, University of Venice, to talk about Sustainable Denim Design. From the analysis of trends, to the design up to the creation of a collection, the theme of sustainable planning was addressed to increase the technical and creative skills of the students in the denim sector.
Lecture at the University of Padua - Department of Geosciences: UPCYCLE LEFTOVER FABRICS
On July 17, 2023, Lucia Rosin gave the lecture at the University to discuss the concept of circular design. The distinctions between upcycling and recycling were explored and global data on production and waste in the fashion industry revealed. Furthermore, strategies to stimulate a creative approach to recycling were explored, offering unique diagnostic insights and showcasing examples of brand excellence in this field.
Lessons at the "Kent University" of Florence
Lecture session at Kent University in Florence to present the Meidea working method, how to design a denim collection from the selection of fashion shows and analysis, creation of trends and mood boards, naming and concepts, color palettes, washes and finishes, outfit design.
Zéeero 2023 at Meidea: Training, networks and workshops dedicated to circular fashion
On 21 and 22 April 2023 Meidea hosted Rén Collective and Zéeero, the summit on responsible fashion which in this 2023 edition focuses on "Circular fashion. Essentiality as a reform value". Two days dedicated to information and training on the latest European Union regulations regarding circular fashion to provide ad hoc support to professionals and brands in the sector.
Lesson at the Gianfranco Ferrè Foundation in Milan
Experience at the Gianfranco Ferrè foundation in Milan. An opportunity to share and spread methods for creating a sustainable denim collection.
CONFERENCES
Seminar at Kingpins Show Amsterdam for FUTURE FITS FORUM
What will denim fits look like in five years?
In conversation with Markt&Twigs founder Michelle Branch, Lucia Rosin and indigo designers discussed the future of denim cuts last week at The Kingpins Show in Amsterdam.
Seminar at Denimsandjeans Tokyo 2024: Design for Circularity-The Upcycling solution
During the conference Lucia Rosin spoke about Circular Design with concrete examples of how it can be applied in the production of Denim:
The textile and fashion industry has a huge environmental impact and creates waste during the production of clothing, ranging from 25 to 40% of total fabric use. The conference highlights the importance of addressing this problem and introduces upcycling as a sustainable solution. An upcycled product, characterized by creative recycling, not only saves resources, but also reduces the risk of textile waste ending up in landfill, offering a path to design unique, value-added products.
Conference for Denimsandjeans 2018
Conference for Denimsandjeans India 2018: "Experimenting - New way for imaginative creations".
Presentation held by Lucia Rosin regarding experimentation, a fundamental means for finding new creative paths in order to best represent the corporate identity in one's products.
Talk in Stoccolma: “(Sustainable) Fashion in Translation: A Swedish-Italian Perspective”
“(Sustainable) Fashion in Translation: A Swedish-Italian Perspective”, an event aimed at weaving together the broad and multifaceted discourse on sustainable fashion between Sweden and Italy by promoting an exchange of fashion theories and practices to discuss new materialities, narratives, consumer trends and fashion operational trajectories.
Seminar for The Circle Book 3 at Bluezone Monaco
Seminar at Bluezone dedicated to the circular collaboration project "The Circle Book 3". The founders of the project and partners spoke on stage to present the clothes created in collaboration with the four designers of this third edition and to make public a totally productive working method transparent and circular.
Seminar for The Circle Book 2 at Bluezone Monaco
Considering collaboration and circularity as accelerators of the potential of sustainability, the collection of the second chapter of "The Circle Book" was presented in Munich at Bluezone CULTURE.IN, together with the partner companies of this circular project.
By combining sustainable technologies and knowledge, a collection was created in order to reduce waste production and create clothes that can be traced from fiber to finish.
Seminar for Denimsandjeans 2016
Live from the 6th edition of "Denimsandjeans.com Bangladesh - Vintage Recall".
Lucia Rosin, head designer of Meidea, presented the video documentary created in Atelier entitled "Sustainable Design: 5 Fundamental Ways to Create A Sustainable Collection". The seminar highlighted all the production aspects that serve to make a denim collection more sustainable, from the design basis to accessories and packaging, presenting concrete examples created by the Meidea Team for its customers.
TEDxCastelfrancoVeneto: Talk on circular design for the Countdown 2023 event
The Countdown event gave a voice to professionals from different sectors to talk about climate change to move from ideas to concrete actions.
Meidea shared the Team's experience in Upcycling and in particular of BLU'N ME, its own clothing and accessories brand that prefers materials that come from industrial left-overs and/or samples, to re-evaluate quality fabrics and reduce waste. environmental impact associated with overproduction and discarded clothing.
Special Live with 4Sustainability - The Circle Book #2
Video interview with Francesca Rulli for 4Sustainability to talk about the experience of collaborating on "The Circle Book 2":
"Transparency is the basis of the entire project, starting from the creative idea, on the fibers and fabrics, up to the finishing touches and the final garments. We aim, through these shared actions, to trace a new training path for future generations of conscious designers. We offer openness of knowledge to contribute to a new creative and sustainable fashion model based on collaborations and synergies."
Conferences and seminars on denim trends for Denim Première Vision
Collaboration with Denim Première Vision from 2018 to 2021 for conferences and seminars that outlined trendy cuts, silhouettes and outfits in the world of denim: analysis of fashion shows and lifestyle trends, outfit design, creation of mood boards and key concepts for reading the future trends in the world of indigo.