Vulnerability is not in the vocabulary associated with the Mandinka FW11/12 campaign, as it features looks that will leave you untouchable and quietly admired. The line's many strengths lie in its dark colors, asymmetrical styles, unpredictable cuts and its casual layering.
To consider these characteristics together, the overall impression of the edgy urban ensembles is one of spot-on offhand assembly, delivering a captivating paradox that comes with a firm confidence and a carefree bearing. The individual pieces themselves are a jumble of feminine and masculine garments that find common ground in mismatched compositions. The bohemian scarves, patchwork blazers, cropped hooded coats, mod frocks and exquisite lace dresses of the Mandinka FW11/12 campaign will constantly keep you guessing.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Dark Colors
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly and sustainable dyes and pigments that can create dark colors without harmful chemicals.
- Asymmetrical Styles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative patterns and cutting techniques to create easily customizable asymmetrical styles.
- Casual Layering
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new fabric technologies that provide comfortable and lightweight layering options for casual wear.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing practices into the fashion industry.
- Textile
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new textiles that are both durable and sustainable for use in asymmetrical styles.
- Beauty
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create makeup and skincare products that complement and enhance the dark colors and edgy aesthetic of fringe gunmetal fashions.
