Lutz Tag

Lutz Huelle, who nailed his first collaboration with AZ Factory in October, is back for an encore, and a recurrent role helming pre-collections, WWD has learned. His next product story, to be unveiled next month for the pre-spring 2024 season, also comes with a heightened commitment to sustainability, with the aim of making half the gathering from deadstock materials. Predicated on “joy,” the gathering is to expand on themes from Huelle’s first effort, which perfectly captured the offhand couture look pioneered by AZ Factory’s late founder Alber Elbaz. “The primary collaboration with AZ Factory was probably the most fabulous and galvanizing experience, and I’m overjoyed at having the ability to proceed to collaborate with this incredible team,” Huelle told WWD. “The spirit and...