Romanian model (and Karl Lagerfeld’s perma-muse) Irina Lazareanu is trying her hand at designing with Rini by Irina. The blog world is abuzz at the release of photos of the top model looking for inspiration at the vintage boutique What Goes Around Comes Around in New York City.
With obsessions with model’s off-the-runway sartorial choices, the ubiquitous model-slash-actress career title is a thing as a past as model-slash-designer is gaining momentum at a gallop. See more shots that may inspire Rini by Irina above.
What's Driving This Trend
- Model Designers
- The trend of models transitioning to fashion designers offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in accessible and sustainable fashion.
- Sustainable Fashion
- As models turn to designing, there is an opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by creating sustainable and eco-friendly collections.
- Vintage-inspired Fashion
- The vintage-inspired aesthetic of model-designers like Irina Lazareanu presents an opportunity for disrupting the fashion industry with new and unique designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Industry
- The rise of model designers presents opportunities for disruption within the traditional fashion industry through unique and diverse designs, sustainable practices, and new marketing strategies.
- Vintage Clothing Industry
- As model designers draw inspiration from vintage clothing boutiques, the vintage clothing industry can potentially boom through collaborations, reselling, and increased demand.
- Sustainability Consulting
- The increasing focus on sustainable fashion as a trend among model designers presents an opportunity for consulting firms to provide expertise and guidance on eco-friendly and ethical practices to the fashion industry.
