Xander Zhou is a talented Chinese fashion designer and his Fall/Winter 2019 collection deliver a selection of evolution-inspired menswear. The capsule made its debut at London Fashion Week Men's runways and it heavily boasts a futuristic perspective. The pieces are designed and showcased from an angle that explores the unknown -- models wear questionable prosthetics, some are made to look like clones, and others are completely furry.
Zhou states, “It’s my fantasy, my fears of the world, and fears of myself. I’m excited about the future, but I’m also worried about it.” This explorative approach is highly theatric and features beautifully designed menswear pieces. Some silhouettes include clear coats, leather pants, graphic polo shirts, knitwear, and more.
What's Driving This Trend
- Evolution-inspired Menswear
- Fashion designers can explore the concept of evolution and futuristic perspectives in their menswear collections
- Explorative Fashion
- Fashion designers can take a theatrical approach to showcase their designs, exploring unknown themes and perspectives
- Fantasy Menswear
- Designers can incorporate fantastical elements into their collections, such as questionable prosthetics and furry accents
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Industry
- Fashion designers can take inspiration from Xander Zhou's evolution-inspired menswear collection to create their own unique designs
- Entertainment Industry
- The theatric and explorative approach to fashion showcased in Xander Zhou's collection could inspire costume design in the entertainment industry
- Art Industry
- Artists can explore the concept of fantasy and fears in their work, similar to the way Xander Zhou has incorporated these themes into his menswear collection
