Orlando Bloom’s elfin style from Lord of the Rings has materialized in the Fall collection of Croatian, Damir Doma. The menswear designer works layers of fabric, hoods and angular cuts into this edgy, Middle-Earth look.
The focus is on black, but sand and burnt orange are also prevalent. The pants have a fresh tiered effect with a slim pant under an angular, short, chap-like layer. Scarves and drawstring details add to the relaxed earthy appeal.
I really like the impact Damir Doma brings to men’s fashion. I could see many of these looks drift over into women’s clothing.
Thanks to ‘The Orlando Bloom Files’ for the image of Legolas Greenleaf.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Layered Menswear
- Opportunity for designers to experiment with multiple layers, fabric textures, and angular cuts in men's fashion.
- Edgy Middle-earth Aesthetic
- Potential for incorporating black, sand, and burnt orange hues into fashion designs inspired by fantasy and earthy elements.
- Gender-blurring Fashion
- Space for blurring traditional gender boundaries in fashion by bringing edgy menswear aesthetics into women's clothing collections.
Where This Applies
- Menswear Fashion
- Designers can disrupt the menswear industry by pushing the boundaries of traditional men's fashion through experimentation and unique aesthetics.
- Fashion Design
- Opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative designs by drawing inspiration from fantasy worlds and incorporating earthy elements.
- Gender-inclusive Fashion
- Potential for the fashion industry to challenge traditional gender norms and offer more inclusive clothing options by incorporating edgy menswear aesthetics into women's fashion.
