The Beauty of What’s Left Behind
Every country with a strong fashion heritage brings its own specialty to the fabric world.
France offers depth and diversity—luxurious blends and refined weaves developed for the great couture houses.
Italy holds a legacy of tailoring, with fabrics born from centuries of craftsmanship.
England brings tradition—checks, tweeds, and the storytelling of woven legacy.
Japan, where quality is a philosophy, delivers precision in every thread.
At Eric Franzel, we source our fabrics from these cultures.
Not from showrooms, but from the archives—rolls of deadstock fabric with stories embedded in their fibers. Some have stood
the test of time; others are the result of cutting-edge weaving techniques, shelved due to shifting priorities at major fashion houses.
We give these fabrics a second life—reimagined in modern, understated pieces. A couture wool finds its way into a minimal car coat. A forgotten Japanese denim becomes a timeless over-shirt. Whether it was once developed by a designer at a Parisian maison or left untouched in a rural dye house, each fabric carries soul.
These are not trends. These are chapters of fashion history— rewritten into garments that are wearable, refined, and quietly unique.
