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Contemporary Zen Couture

The Bona Kim Graduate Collection is a Modern Take on Oriental Culture

— May 21, 2013 — Fashion
The Bona Kim Graduate collection is a contemporary translation of its Oriental design inspiration. Paying homage to the ancient practices that are associated with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, this all-white womenswear line exudes a feminine air. The collection mixes delicate garments manipulated to create sculptural silhouettes and architectural design accents.

Entitled "Go to the Fine Teatime", the Bona Kim Graduate collection features an array of sophisticated pieces conceived with an artful intention that blends a retro 60s sensibility with modernized silhouettes and teapot inspired shapes.

Opting for a palette of neutral tones, the designer references a zen philosophy through her garments and displays a variety of textures and dimensions through her sophisticated garments that double as wearable pieces of modern art work.
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary Zen Couture - The fusion of timeless and traditional inspirations with avant-garde design has innovative potential for disrupting the established fashion industry.
2. Art-inspired Apparel - The use of wearable garments as artistic expressions creates opportunities for disrupting both the fashion industry and the art industry, blurring the line between them.
3. Teapot-inspired Silhouettes - Exploring design inspiration from everyday objects such as teapots can lead to innovative new garment silhouettes, disrupting traditional apparel design practices.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The innovation potential in contemporary zen couture presents an opportunity for apparel companies to differentiate themselves by reimagining traditional cultural designs in a modern context.
2. Art - The use of garments as artistic expressions presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to expand their creative medium and offer unique wearable art pieces.
3. Design - Exploring inspiration from everyday objects such as teapots in garment design creates opportunities for design industries to push the boundaries of traditional apparel silhouettes and offer new innovative designs to consumers.
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