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Pastiche War-Inspired Blazers

These COMME Des GARÇONS jackets Were Made in Honor of Veterans

— October 3, 2016 — Luxury
The COMME Des GARÇONS jackets that were designed by Rei Kawakubo, the luxury label's founder, draw from the theme of war, however in a way that's a bit more abstract than usual.

Rather than imposing the blazers with olive military-like colorways, Rei Kawakubo constructs the pieces with patchwork designs. Although the torsos are comprised of a single type of material, the sleeves on both sides are made with a collage of colors and patterns that clash against one another.

While one of the COMME Des GARÇONS jackets combines Japanese florals with whimsical geometric prints, the other is a little more conservative -- mixing different plaids of similar tones and finishing of with a magenta cuff. In doing so, Rei Kawakubo aims to aims to "reference the celebration of post-war returns and victories."
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Patchwork Designs - The use of patchwork designs in blazers offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique and visually striking garments.
2. Clashing Colors and Patterns - The incorporation of clashing colors and patterns on blazer sleeves presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to create bold and unconventional fashion statements.
3. Post-war Celebratory Themes - The incorporation of post-war celebratory themes in garment design provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to honor and commemorate historical events.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The fashion and apparel industry can capitalize on abstract patchwork designs, clashing colors and patterns, and post-war celebratory themes to create innovative and eye-catching blazers.
2. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can explore the use of abstract patchwork designs, clashing colors and patterns, and post-war celebratory themes to create high-end and unique blazer collections.
3. Textile and Printing - The textile and printing industry can innovate by developing new techniques and materials to create intricate and visually striking patchwork designs with clashing colors and patterns.
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