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
1. Armored Clothing - The trend of incorporating protective armor-like materials into clothing opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in protective workwear and outdoor apparel.
2. Medieval Fashion - The resurgence of medieval-inspired fashion provides an opportunity for disruptive innovations in alternative and avant-garde fashion.
3. Fringe Embellishments - The trend of adding fringe embellishments to clothing opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in festival and boho-style fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Protective Workwear - The incorporation of protective armor into clothing could significantly disrupt the protective workwear industry.
2. 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.
3. Avant-garde Fashion - The incorporation of medieval inspirations and armor-like materials into fashion designs could disrupt the avant-garde fashion industry.