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Unconventional Utilitarianism Catalogs

The Nicomede Talavera Spring/Summer 2014 Line is Vanguard

— September 14, 2013 — Fashion
Paying homage to the simplistic aesthetic of American artist Ellsworth Kelly, the Nicomede Talavera Spring/Summer 2014 collection embodies an unconventional air. The utilitarian menswear line combines color-blocked fabrics, panelled leather accents and asymmetrical hemlines to create modern garments that defy tradition.

The London-based Central Saint Martins graduate experiments with irregular silhouettes and classically tailored shapes that are merged together unexpectedly. Whether pairing a suit with sneakers and a back-pack or layering a classic tee with a transparent cape garment, the designer pushes fashion limits and creates wearable modern art pieces.

Marrying formalwear with athletic accessories, the Nicomede Talavera Spring/Summer 2014 collection embodies a vanguard visual concept. This futuristic menswear collection is displayed in a minimalist catalog that boasts clean lines and graphic prints signature to the designer's unique aesthetic.
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Utilitarianism - There is an opportunity for designers to create unconventional menswear lines that combine utilitarian elements with unexpected details, pushing fashion limits and creating wearable modern art pieces.
2. Color-blocked Fabrics - Designers can explore the use of color-blocked fabrics in their collections, merging different colors and textures to create visually striking garments that defy tradition.
3. Minimalist Catalogs - The use of minimalist catalogs that showcase clean lines and graphic prints can help designers highlight the unique aesthetic of their collections and create a vanguard visual concept.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can embrace the trend of unconventional utilitarianism and experiment with irregular silhouettes, asymmetrical hemlines, and panelled leather accents to create modern garments.
2. Menswear - The menswear industry can adopt the concept of color-blocked fabrics and explore new ways to merge different colors and textures in their collections, creating visually striking and unique garments.
3. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can specialize in creating minimalist catalogs that showcase clean lines and graphic prints, helping fashion brands highlight the unique aesthetic of their collections and stand out in the industry.
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