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Modern Utilitarian Catwalks

The Paco Rabanne Fall 2012 Collection is Sharply Tailored

— March 8, 2012 — Fashion
The Paco Rabanne Fall 2012 ready to wear collection features impeccably tailored womenswear selects. Layered to perfection, this stunning show highlights rich texture combinations and artful accents, executed with a utilitarian inspiration in mind.

Filled with the brand's signature detailing, this ravishing runway presentation shines a spotlight on armor-inspired accents that include thick chain-link knits, metal embroidery designs and intricately applied embellishments.

Fusing femininity with strength, this effortlessly elegant collection is the epitome of sophisticated glamour. The Paco Rabanne Fall 2012 womenswear collection fuses sleek tailoring with eye-catching accents that the brand is known for. From a menswear-inspired aesthetic to the ultimate in feminine fashion flair, this memorable runway show is heating up Paris Fashion Week with plenty of attitude and personality.
Trend Themes
1. Utilitarian-inspired Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating sustainable and functional clothing options with utilitarian aesthetics.
2. Textured Layering - Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing technology or materials that allow for innovative and sustainable layering techniques.
3. Armor-inspired Embellishments - Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating 3D printing or wearable technology to create unique armor-inspired designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can embrace utilitarian-inspired fashion, textured layering, and armor-inspired embellishments in their collections to offer unique and innovative designs.
2. Textiles - The textiles industry can explore new materials and techniques that facilitate textured layering and create functional and fashionable utilitarian garments.
3. Technology - The technology industry can collaborate with the fashion industry to integrate 3D printing and wearable technology into clothing, allowing for innovative armor-inspired embellishments.
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