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Androgynous Gladiator Runways

Pedram Karimi's Toronto Men's Fashion Week Presentation is Vanguard

— August 27, 2014 — Fashion
Designer Pedram Karimi‘s androgynous collection stunned audience members at last week's TOM Toronto Men's Fashion Week event. The Spring/Summer 2015 collection embodied a unisex aesthetic and referenced both Egyptian and Roman gladiator imagery in its designs.

This collection fused these past era inspirations with a modern aesthetic of luxe streetwear. The end result stunned stylish spectators while playing with proportion and rejecting tradition.

Pedram Karimi‘s presentation at Toronto Men's Fashion week highlighted the bold graphics of Montreal-based artist Shawn Johann, who created geometric and grid-inspired drawings for the designer's latest collection. Though contemporary, the art works referenced ancient text and cultural symbols like the hieroglyph characters of Ancient Egyptian times. Moreover, these graphics enhanced draped silhouettes that were reminiscent of garments worn by gladiator warriors.
Trend Themes
1. Androgynous Fashion - Designing unisex clothing that challenges traditional gender norms, such as Pedram Karimi’s collection.
2. Historically-inspired Fashion - Incorporating ancient cultural symbols and references into modern clothing, like the Roman and Egyptian inspirations in Karimi’s collection.
3. Streetwear Fashion - Combining luxury and casual elements to create high-end streetwear, as seen in Karimi’s collection.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Designing and producing clothing that challenges traditional gender norms and incorporates historical references to create unique collections, similar to the innovative approach of Pedram Karimi.
2. Art and Design Industry - Partnering with fashion designers to create custom graphics and patterns that enhance the look of a collection, as seen in Karimi’s partnership with Montreal-based artist Shawn Johann.
3. Retail Industry - Marketing and selling androgynous and historically-inspired fashion to consumers who are looking for unique and non-traditional pieces, similar to Karimi’s collection.
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