Sustainability
Paying homage to two powerful archetypes, the flamenco dancer and the geisha, the new Burning, Face the Fire vol. 2 collection from Alicante designer Yvan Andreu continues to push boundaries. This fourth edition will unfold this Saturday at 20:30 during Clec fashion festival in Valencia, with a spotlight on the climate emergency and sustainable fashion. The collection looks to celebrate fearless women who challenge social norms, echoing the bold silhouettes of iconic magazines and cultural movements that inspire independence and strength. [Attribution: Yvan Andreu press materials]
The designers latest offering, Face the Fire, expands on its theme with a more metaphorical lens. The creator explains that the work compelled them to confront the risks and uncertainties facing the world today, a process that ultimately fosters resilience and empowerment. New garments are added to the line, incorporating literal elements of fire as a symbol of a society that feels burnt out by the relentless pace of modern life. Both the original line and this update signal evolution, courage, and personal growth, guided by a minimalist view inspired by futurism and technology.
Sustainability
The brand remains steadfast in its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and craftsmanship. This philosophy continues to inform the new collection as avant-garde materials join the lineup. In the opening phase, a variety of fabrics is used, including latex, patent leather, PVC, satin, fringes, and upcycled components. In the next phase, the collection introduces features such as tweed, satin, Lycra, and lace, expanding the material palette while maintaining a focus on responsible production.
Tailoring and bandaging techniques are employed to enhance and shape the female form. The color palette remains rooted in red, fuchsia, and orange, while white, black, and dark blue provide contrast. The new offering embraces burnt tones and pairs with El Colmo Jewels, a Spanish artisanal jewelry brand that aims to intensify personal expression through pieces in silver and 18-carat gold with semi-precious stones. The collaboration results in a capsule collection that blends fashion and jewelry in a single statement piece that invites wearers to burn with you. The joint launch will be showcased at the fair. [Citation: Brand collaboration notes]
Magic is also part of the program, with live shows during the parade. Slope, a Valencian band, returns to present a selection of their early singles and fuse their music with electronic elements for the event. The sound balances atmospheric guitar textures with gentler melodic lines to create a distinctive sonic atmosphere that complements the visuals on the runway.
The project began its social media presence with Face the Fire, a three-dimensional fashion film created by José Marín. This digital fashion venture was produced using cutting-edge tools such as artificial intelligence and blockchain Render Network, demonstrating the ongoing engagement with new technologies in modern fashion storytelling. [Attribution: Official project notes]
About Yvan Andreu
Yvan Andreu is a brand characterized by a minimalist aesthetic that draws inspiration from futurism and technology. It is framed as Future + Couture, offering garments and accessories that fuse art, technology, avant-garde experimentation, and artisanal production methods with innovative materials and techniques, including 3D printing. The studio’s latest line is designed for people who want to discover themselves and their own style, seeking uniqueness and originality and who view fashion as a force that can transform from within outward. [Attribution: Brand overview]
The final line from Andreu is pitched to individuals who crave a sense of privilege and originality, aiming to redefine what fashion can mean beyond mere clothing or adornment. It positions fashion as a catalyst for personal evolution, inviting wearers to engage with their own identities through bold, expressive design. [Attribution: Brand philosophy]