If a modern-day Pocahontas wore couture, it might look something like this. If you're seeking sartorial inspiration for next season's wardrobe, the famous New World princess may be a good icon.
Native American influences were seen in many Spring/Summer 2008 runway collections, from prints and fabrics to shapes and details like tassels.
Featured in the gallery:
Etro dress featuring a beautiful pattern with brilliant shades of plum, paired with knee-high, suede tasseled boots
Grey dress with fringe from Y & Kei
D&G golden top covered in skinny golden fringes
Emilio Pucci's dress in vibrant turquoise and grey, covered in feathers evokes images of elaborate tribal costumes
Balmain's beige dress was undeniably inspired by Native American culture
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Native American Fashion Influence
- Fashion designers are incorporating prints, fabrics, shapes, and details inspired by Native American clothing in their collections, creating opportunities for new fashion trends centered around cultural appreciation.
- Tassel Fashion Trend
- Tassels are making a comeback in modern fashion design in the form of suede boots, dresses, and tops, signaling opportunities for increased production and sales of tasseled garments.
- Feather-inspired Fashion Trend
- Designers are incorporating feathers in vibrant colors into their clothing designs, evocative of Native American headdresses and costumes, creating opportunities for new fashion trends centered around feather motifs.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Industry
- Fashion designers have an opportunity to incorporate Native American-inspired prints, fabrics, shapes, and details into their collections to create new wearable trends and increase production and sales.
- Textile Industry
- Increased demand for fabrics and patterns inspired by Native American clothing presents an opportunity for textile companies to expand their product offerings and increase revenue.
- Footwear Industry
- Increasing popularity of tasseled boots presents an opportunity for footwear companies to expand their product lines and production, targeting consumers interested in on-trend footwear designs.
