Designer Prabal Gurung is no stranger to fashion that is a little bit avant-garde and out-of-the-box, but are still ultimately wearable, and the Prabal Gurung Spring 2012 collection is proof of the aesthetic appeal of the designer's looks.
Fusing feminine dresses with dominatrix-like details including mesh panels and leather belts, the designer ensured that the collection was sexy but not overtly so. Looking to Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki to create the digitized floral prints and Zana Bayne to incorporate leather harnesses into the pieces, Prabal Gurung demonstrates that no one can do femme fatale fashion like he can.
The Prabal Gurung Spring 2012 collection was defined by the intricacy of each piece. Mesh panels and see-through tulle were prominent in each look, making even a floral-printed dress appear futuristic and precisely laser-cut.
While the collection surely is not for everyone, for those who can pull off these looks, the term "futuristic femme fatale" will surely be considered a great compliment.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Floral-infused Fashion
- Opportunity to experiment with floral print on unconventional, dominatrix-like clothing pieces for a unique, bold and edgy look.
- Digitized Prints
- A chance to experiment with digitization of prints elevates designs, gives an unexpected perspective and allows for customization.
- Mesh Panels
- Integrate mesh fabric into clothing to provide a unique and futuristic look while balancing comfortable wearability.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The fashion industry has the opportunity to use digitized prints, floral-infused pieces, and mesh panels to create unique designs that mix trends and materials and encourage experimentation, therefore attracting a broader market.
- Retail
- Retail businesses can embrace digital prints and futuristic fabrics such as mesh, and floral motifs, to sell daring and bold costumes to consumers in different markets, such as cosplayers, burlesque performers, and Halloween.
- Textile
- The textile industry can ride the wave of, digitized prints, futuristic fabric innovation including mesh, and floral motifs to create new selling opportunities for fashionable fabrics and trends.
