Loose-knit: Thimister hits the sack in Paris

The sombre outfits, featuring natural-looking, distressed fabrics such as fraying gauze and loose knits, were belted with artisanal crafted leather corsets. The collection revived a sober style from the past, with sack-like full-length skirts and flowing harem trousers.

LS:N Global believes the use of rustic materials and revived techniques throughout the design industries will continue to reassure consumers during the turbulent economic times ahead.