For Fall 2009, design duo D&G dressed models in short tulip skirts and dresses. Always with an interesting idea about how women should look, this collection has a strong operatic feel with bustier dresses, brocade and jeweled fabrics, along with tulip skirts. On point with D&G's use of furniture fabric, Domenico and Stefano put on a strong show. As Dolce and Gabbana's would say, “The show must go on.â€
Implications - Luxury-minded consumers demand products that feature rich materials that will standout and catch attention, and collections such as this meet that requirement in spades. When you create a product that highlights craftsmanship and noteworthy style simultaneously, wealthy fashionistas are going to respond positively.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Rich Material Luxury
- Creating products that feature rich materials and craftsmanship will catch the attention of luxury-minded consumers.
- Noteworthy Style
- Fashion collections that offer noteworthy style alongside craftsmanship appeal to wealthy fashionistas.
- Furniture Fabric Fashion
- Using furniture fabric in fashion showcases a unique and disruptive approach to materials.
Industries Being Reshaped
- High-end Fashion
- The high-end fashion industry can benefit from incorporating rich materials and noteworthy style to attract luxury-minded consumers.
- Craftsmanship Products
- The craftsmanship products industry can explore opportunities to create standout products by combining rich materials with noteworthy style.
- Innovative Textiles
- The innovative textiles industry can disrupt the fashion market by introducing furniture fabrics as a unique material choice.
