Launched during Milan Design Week 2024, LABORATORIO is C.P. Company’s ultimate expression of its ongoing research into products, materials, their functions, and their impact. Conceived as a collaborative knowledge-sharing project, it invites participants to reconsider how clothing is used, cared for, and reimagined over time.
Through workshops and talks, it brings together experts and communities, creating a space where ideas are explored, tested, and brought to life.
For the 2025 edition, the Milan showroom hosted two sessions. The first, titled “Sharing Knowledge,” focused on how functionality in design contributes to garment longevity. It revisited the revolutionary Massimo Osti Method, which involved photocopying elements such as buttons, zips, or collars and reassembling them into new garments.
The second focused on the traditional Japanese Sashiko technique, exploring stitching methods that reinforce, personalise, and extend the life of garments.
LABORATORIO continued its journey on 16th October 2025, landing at the C.P. Company Paris Store with a session lead by natural dye designer Matthieu Ruiz.
Dedicated to the theme “Colour and Time”, the event explored the durability of botanical dyes at the intersection of craftsmanship and industrial challenges. Through a panel talk and hands-on workshop, it created a shared space for dialogue and experimentation on product longevity and innovation.
