When seeking inspiration for the Stone Island Spring/Summer 2012 Collection, the designers looked to personnel of aircraft carriers for ideas. The collection features many items that resemble the attire of naval officers and servicemen.
The Stone Island Spring/Summer 2012 Collection boasts vintage and historical elements, such as the 1950s movement dubbed "new brutalism" and "tessellation," a term referring to geometric designs of mosaics and tiles. But the most glaring reference point for the collection is the naval-inspired outerwear. With a bounty of tailored jacket and pullovers, featuring sharp-cut lapels and fine button work, it is clear that the military uniforms worn by naval officers were a starting point for the designers.
Other standout items include zipper-laden pea coats and fitted polo tees, complemented with bold colors and intricate graphic patterns.
What's Driving This Trend
- Military-inspired Fashion
- Opportunity for designers to create clothing lines inspired by military uniforms, incorporating sharp-cut lapels and fine button work.
- Vintage and Historical Elements
- Possibility to incorporate 1950s movement and tessellation designs of mosaics and tiles into fashion collections.
- Bold Colors and Graphic Patterns
- Trend of incorporating vibrant colors and intricate graphic patterns into clothing, creating eye-catching designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Industry
- Fashion designers can capitalize on the trend of military-inspired clothing and incorporate vintage and historical elements to create unique collections.
- Textile Industry
- Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop high-quality fabrics with bold colors and intricate patterns to meet the demand of military-inspired fashion.
- Graphic Design Industry
- Graphic designers can offer their creativity and expertise to create unique patterns and graphic designs for military-inspired fashion collections.
