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MILAN – There are only just a few high-end velvet manufacturers left on the planet, and now two of the storied firms that provide the material to marquee fashion brands are joining forces in a capsule collection mixing their expertise. The Italian Redaelli 1893 has linked with Lyon, France-based Bouton Renaud on a limited-edition lineup of velvets showcasing the flexibility and artistry of the material. The outcomes are three-dimensional textiles embedding Bouton Renaud’s handicraft and Redaelli 1893’s mixture of heritage and modern techniques provided by its 19th-century looms and continued investment in recent technologies. Named “Les Années Folles,” the gathering comprises textiles spun by the French firm, whose specialty lies in viscose and silk velvets, oftentimes jacquard. These were then handed over...