Fashion designers already work in three dimensions; however, you might doubt that once you set eyes on Ichiro Suzuki's RCA Graduate Collection. The bolts of fabric that make up most garments are rolled out flat, but there are distinctive patterned forms and an obvious depth to the threads that this designer is displaying.
Here, optical illusion and complex material manipulation were applied to manufacturing menswear after inspiration came from the art of Bridget Riley, Victor Vasarely and M. C. Escher. Protruding cubic shapes with hexagonal contours form dinner jackets, while a colorful pixelated treatment to cloth creates a rad low-res getup. Checkers and plaid are also rearranged to challenge the eyes in the bio-geometric tailoring of Ichiro Suzuki's RCA Graduate Collection.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Complex Material Manipulation
- The use of optical illusion and intricate manipulation of fabric opens up opportunities for designers to create unique and visually captivating garments.
- Bio-geometric Tailoring
- The incorporation of checkers and plaid in innovative ways challenges traditional tailoring techniques and offers a fresh approach to menswear design.
- Low-res Pixelated Treatment
- The pixelated treatment of fabric presents an opportunity for designers to experiment with a retro aesthetic and create bold, statement-making looks.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Design
- The fashion design industry can leverage complex material manipulation techniques and bio-geometric tailoring to create cutting-edge menswear collections.
- Textile Manufacturing
- The textile manufacturing industry can explore innovative techniques to create fabrics with optical illusion effects and pixelated patterns.
- Fashion Retail
- Fashion retailers can capitalize on the retro-inspired low-res pixelated treatment trend to offer customers unique and edgy clothing options.
