Per usual, the super-sized hats were well represented in this gallery of 2010 Kentucky Derby fashions--including a gender-bending number worn by figure skater Johnny Weir. The 136th Kentucky Derby took place this afternoon, and everyone from the Jackson brothers to Rascal Flatts made it to Louisville to join in the festivities.
See more 2010 Kentucky Derby fashions above, including a sweet retro hat worn by Ashlee Simpson.
Implications - Extravagant headpieces inspired by classic European, royal styles have made a huge comeback on the runways, closets and magazines. Modern fashions mix and match iconic elements of historic fashions from decades past. Where over-the-top headwear once represented status and taste, they are now optional yet sought-after accessories that consumers use to add personal style to traditional outfits.
Gender-Bending Derby Style
Johnny Weir Leads the Pack in 2010 Kentucky Derby Fashions
Trend Themes
1. Extravagant Headwear - The resurgence of extravagant headwear in modern fashion offers opportunities for innovative designers to creatively reinvent classic styles in updated ways.
2. Gender-fluid Fashion - Gender-bending and gender-neutral fashion, as demonstrated by Johnny Weir, is an emerging trend that presents opportunities for brands to create inclusive and diverse collections.
3. Heritage Meets Modernity - The mixing and matching of iconic elements from historic fashions with modern styles is a trend that offers space for designers and brands to disrupt and create contemporary designs with timeless roots.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on the resurgence of extravagant headwear and gender-fluid fashion by producing innovative designs that cater to a diverse audience.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can capitalize on the influence of high-profile personalities like Johnny Weir to promote gender-neutral or gender-fluid fashion choices.
3. Design Industry - The design industry can create opportunities for heritage-meets-modernity design synergy by encouraging designers to incorporate classic elements into their innovative designs.