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Hybrid Textile Outerwear

The Sophie Hulme Blazer Coat Mixes Fabric and Knit

— November 28, 2012 — Fashion
The Sophie Hulme blazer coat is a fashionable piece of hybrid outwear.

The creative womenswear designer took two styles and made one fabulous, double-breasted coat. It is made of a light gray fabric body and spunky hot pink knitted sleeves. Hulme's outerwear is handmade with traditional craftsmanship and care. The stitching is flawless, the color combinations are splashy and all of her pieces are well made and ready-to-wear. Hulme is a collector and wants her consumers to engage in a hobby she holds dearly by purchasing and collecting her one-of-a-kind creations. She understands the desire to want to stand out and also, the need for a piece to have longevity in a wardrobe.

The Sophie Hulme blazer coat is the best of both worlds and a refreshing take on a collector's piece.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Outerwear - Opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with combining different materials and fabrics to create unique, eye-catching outerwear pieces.
2. Handcrafted Clothing - Opportunity for fashion brands to emphasize the value of handcrafted clothing and traditional craftsmanship in a market increasingly dominated by fast fashion.
3. Bold Color Combinations - Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the trend of splashy, attention-grabbing color combinations in both outerwear and other clothing items.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can capitalize on the opportunity to merge different styles and materials into hybrid outerwear pieces, emphasizing the value of handcrafted clothing and attention-grabbing color combinations.
2. Artisanal Craftsmanship - Handcrafted clothing emphasizes artisanal craftsmanship and values, allowing smaller-scale clothing brands to distinguish themselves in a market dominated by fast fashion.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Fashion brands can embrace the trend of handcrafted clothing to promote sustainable fashion while producing unique, timeless pieces with longevity in a consumer's wardrobe.
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