'JORD' VIN + OMI x Daler-Rowney

In February 2026, Daler-Rowney supported the VIN + OMI show JORD: Bring Back Nature, presented ahead of London Fashion Week. Known for pushing material boundaries and rethinking sustainability, the collection brought together natural processes, recycled elements and experimental textile techniques in a runway setting grounded in material exploration.

JORD explored the relationship between people and the natural world, reflecting on how materials are sourced, transformed and ultimately experienced. The show also carried a strong social dimension, with selected pieces made available to the public in support of the British Heart Foundation, extending its impact beyond the runway.

Material innovation sat at the centre of JORD. The collection featured fibres derived from holly, nettles and wood clippings, alongside repurposed materials such as recycled aluminium. These elements were developed into textiles that embraced irregularity, texture and visible process.

Natural dye techniques using plant-based sources introduced layered, organic colour across the collection. Rather than aiming for uniformity, the results highlighted variation – each piece carrying subtle shifts in tone and surface.

This approach reinforced a broader message: materials are not simply functional, but integral to the narrative of the work.

Daler-Rowney materials were integrated across both the garments and the wider show environment, supporting a process-led approach to making and presentation.

• Inks and paints were used to create elements of the clothing and backdrop, contributing to surface, colour and layered texture
• Mountboard was used to construct the backdrop, supporting the overall scene setting of the runway
• Waste paint tubes were recycled into micro-bonded rPet print dresses featured on the catwalk

This combination highlights how traditional art materials can move beyond expected applications, becoming part of both fashion design and sustainable material innovation.

VIN + OMI’s work is rooted in process – testing, reworking and allowing materials to guide outcomes. This aligns closely with how many artists are now working across disciplines, combining techniques from fine art, printmaking and design.

The JORD collection demonstrated that sustainability and experimentation can sit side by side. Bold textures, structural forms and layered surfaces showed that working with alternative materials does not limit creativity, but instead opens up new directions.

The February 2026 show highlighted how material exploration continues to shape contemporary creative practice. As boundaries between disciplines become less defined, the role of adaptable, reliable materials becomes increasingly important.

Daler-Rowney remains committed to supporting artists and designers working in this way – providing tools that respond to evolving processes and enabling new ways of thinking through making.