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Rebellious Formal Fashion

Trend Hunter's Armida Ascano Discusses Her Favorite Edgy Prom Dresses

— May 28, 2014 — Luxury
With graduation right around the corner, what better way is there to stand out than edgy prom dresses? If you want to rock a look no one else could, then these formal wear looks Trend Hunter's Research Expert and Senior Editor Armida Ascano talks about will right up your alley.

This season's punk prom couture covers everything from 3D-printed prom dresses to head to toe leather. These edgy prom dresses are for fully committed fashionistas, particularly the punk princess gown from the Gothic shop. Or if you are more interested in technology, a 3D-printed dress could be more your taste. On the other hand if you want to be a bit more subtle but still stand out, the full-body leather gown by Au Courant, the Spring/Summer line from Dina JSR or the metallic gowns from Valentin Yudashkin will show of your unique sense of style.
Trend Themes
1. Punk Prom Couture - The rise of edgy and unconventional prom dresses offers an opportunity for designers and retailers to tap into a growing market of bold and fashion-forward youth.
2. 3d-printed Dresses - The innovative use of 3D printing in formal wear design presents an opportunity for fashion tech entrepreneurs to disrupt the traditional supply chain and revolutionize how clothes are manufactured and distributed.
3. Full-body Leather Gowns - The increasing popularity of leather as a material of choice for formal wear provides an opportunity for eco-friendly and sustainable fashion brands to explore more ethical ways to source and produce leather garments.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - The rise of unconventional and edgy prom dresses provides an opportunity for fashion retailers to cater to a more diverse and adventurous customer base, offering a wider range of options and styles.
2. Fashion Design - The increasing demand for edgy and unconventional prom dresses creates an opportunity for fashion designers to showcase their creativity and push the boundaries of formal wear design.
3. Fashion Tech - The use of 3D-printing in formal wear provides an opportunity for fashion tech companies to disrupt the traditional supply chain and offer more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for clothing manufacturing and distribution.
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