Acne’s armored jeans are wearable warrior chic. In their Spring/Summer 2010 lookbook, the ultra-hip fashion label has embellished skinny jeans and denim jackets with battle-ready shiny metal plates on the knees, shoulders and elbows.
Always on the cutting edge, Acne has embraced the medieval trend and given it a cool street style.
The collection also features fantastic fringes on jackets, leggings and even a dark tan ultra-suede bodysuit. Don’t miss the triple-spiked heels dripping with fun Acne flavor.
Armored Jeans
Warrior Chic for the Street in Acne Spring/Summer 2010
Trend Themes
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Armored Clothing — The trend of incorporating protective armor-like materials into clothing opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in protective workwear and outdoor apparel.
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Medieval Fashion — The resurgence of medieval-inspired fashion provides an opportunity for disruptive innovations in alternative and avant-garde fashion.
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Fringe Embellishments — The trend of adding fringe embellishments to clothing opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in festival and boho-style fashion.
Industry Implications
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Protective Workwear — The incorporation of protective armor into clothing could significantly disrupt the protective workwear industry.
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Outdoor Apparel — The incorporation of protective armor into outdoor apparel could disrupt the outdoor apparel industry by providing a new level of protection and durability.
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Avant-garde Fashion — The incorporation of medieval inspirations and armor-like materials into fashion designs could disrupt the avant-garde fashion industry.