The arrival of warm, good weather marks the beginning of the summer season. A season full of commitments and plans: not only work and the usual daily errands, but also vacations, walks outdoors or downtown, evenings out for dinner and drinks.

Finding the right outfit for every occasion can seem impossible. How do you combine practicality and elegance, maximum wearability and freshness, without forgetting style? The answer to all of that is linen, a light, fresh, highly prized and versatile yarn of plant origin. Linen is the star of the new Dalle Piane Cashmere collection: Dalle Piane Summer.

Characteristics of Linen

Linen has a very long history: the earliest evidence of flax being grown and made into textiles dates back, according to some attributions, to 8000 BC. The first civilization to use it consistently and systematically were the Egyptians: linen was a noble yarn used by the wealthiest people and for embalming mummies.

Coming to the present day, linen is still a prized fabric, used in men's and women's summer fashion for its natural lightness and breathability. That's why it's ideal for making the most of summer days and evenings, without ever losing sight of style. Speaking of style, linen is a rigid fiber with very little elasticity, and that's exactly what gives linen garments their typical crumpled look.

Linen is entirely plant-based, and some concrete facts come with that: flax generally grows on rainwater alone, with no artificial irrigation, and needs very little in the way of pesticides. On top of that, it's biodegradable and recyclable.

Dalle Piane Summer

After years of study and research, Dalle Piane Cashmere launched its first linen collection this summer. All the quality and craftsmanship that has always set Dalle Piane Cashmere's garments and workmanship apart can be found in this collection: the linen is strictly certified Made in Italy and worked with the best artisanal techniques to produce a high-quality product, cared for down to the smallest detail and built to last.

Thanks to the Dalle Piane Summer assortment, you can put together perfect summer outfits: many garments come in one size, to guarantee the widest possible fit across sizes and body types.