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"Fabric and garment technology is a big part of our design process," Duncan said. "We do a lot of [research and development] and work with incredibly advanced manufacturers and mills to create textures, finishes, and custom lightweight and breathable fabrics. On the production side, we use new methods like ultrasonic joining and seamless knitting to reduce the volume and bulk of our garments to make them easier to wear and travel with. In another way, we are always aware of what devices are important to our customer, and thinking about how to incorporate the needs of personal tech into our clothing for maximum benefit." For EFM's SS/18 collection, mesh was used in a number of different applications including overshirts, bomber jackets and blazers. What makes mesh a unique material is that it provides an element of texture, translucence and the fabric itself is relatively lightweight. In the collection you'll notice both traditional, athletic-styles of mesh reminiscent of basketball jerseys or gym shorts and air-mesh most oen seen on sneakers. e primary prints also included geometric and camouflage patterns woven onto luxe jacquard. Jacquard is sturdy enough to maintain the garment's shape and silhouette, but allows the user freedom to move. e designs themselves, while technically sound, express a certain level of creativity and imagination on behalf of Duncan. Interior pockets are sized to specifically fit smartphones, eyeglasses, passports or wallets in order to maintain EFM's clean-lined aesthetic, while details such as reflective tape on the rolled hems of shorts make the transition from boardroom to bike route that much easier. "Luxury used to mean you had to change clothes multiple times a day depending on what you were doing. Not anymore," Duncan said. "Luxury does not have to be stuffy or uncomfortable. Everything we do at EFM is precisely to take the elegance of luxury garments and re-engineer and update them for functionality and movement." Call 973-979-6940 for availability. 24 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 • dodysdresses.com FASHION

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