For over a year, Fun Factory Mode has been collaborating with Tonello, a leading company in the production of machinery for finishing treatments on denim. The collaboration was born with a clear goal: to connect complementary expertise to present concrete results to a professional audience. On one side, design and garment manufacturing by Fun Factory Mode. On the other, treatments carried out on dedicated machines by Tonello. Throughout the process, each phase has been built on clear, transparent roles, with an ongoing dialogue between teams to align timelines, presentation needs, and final garment quality.
“Denim Renaissance”: Roles, Contributions, and Aesthetic Coherence
The most representative project of this joint work is the “Denim Renaissance” collection presented by Tonello, designed to convey an atmosphere of luxury and elegance. In this context, Fun Factory Mode produced all the garments on display. Models and features were conceived starting from our archive, with the intention of giving new life to evergreen designs which—by construction and personality—lend themselves to being enhanced by targeted treatments. Manufacturing took place in our laboratory, with careful attention to fit and the details required for presentation. All treatments, including laser work, were performed by Tonello on its own machines, in line with the collection’s aesthetic vision. Once the treatments were completed, the garments were presented by Tonello at a trade fair, offering the professional audience a coherent set of proposals.
Sustainability as a Working Method
The theme of sustainability runs through the entire project in a concrete way. Reusing the archive and reinterpreting evergreen models reduces the need to develop endless variants, extends the lifecycle of concepts, and limits waste along the creative path. Shared planning and clear roles help contain unnecessary reworks and sampling, focusing on garments designed to last and maintain their quality over time. The continuity of more than a year of work has also made it possible to consolidate collaborative practices that put efficiency, quality, and coherence at the center—essential values for genuine sustainability. In short, “Denim Renaissance” exemplifies a collaboration with clear roles. Fun Factory Mode handles models, manufacturing, and selection from its own archive. Meanwhile, Tonello carries out all treatments and presents the collection at the fair. It’s a streamlined path, built on complementarity, that enhances the final result and the viewer’s experience, with a concrete focus on responsibility throughout the supply chain.