Designer Nicolas Ghesquière is undoubtedly one of the best and most creative in the fashion industry, and the Balenciaga Spring 2012 collection demonstrates he has earned that title, and then some.
Balenciaga is hands down one of the most looked forward to shows during Paris Fashion Week. This season's show had so many editors and celebrities in the audience that benches even started to collapse, forcing most attendees to stand.
The Balenciaga Spring 2012 collection is truly unparalleled. Reflective outerwear is no longer for late-night joggers only, a point that the show made loud and clear. Available in a variety of different hues, the color-blocked coats were paired with bodysuits and hot pants. For the everyday woman, I personally recommend wearing, pants, a skirt, or anything else with the incredible jackets.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Reflective Outerwear
- Opportunity for innovating high-fashion reflective outerwear for everyday wear.
- Color-blocked Coats
- Opportunity to design and manufacture color-blocked coats for trendy fashion-conscious consumers.
- Mix-and-match Fashion
- Opportunity to create versatile fashion pieces that can easily be mixed and matched for different outfits.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in the high-fashion industry with reflective outerwear and color-blocked coats.
- Textile
- Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop new materials and techniques for reflective outerwear.
- Retail
- Opportunity for retailers to stock and sell mix-and-match fashion items that cater to consumers looking for versatile options.
