The new Agnès B. Fall/Winter 2012 collection combines softer, more modern, casual styles with traditional suit looks. The casual wear features chunky sweaters, finer knits, capes and long silhouettes that feature avant-garde tailoring, attached headpieces, geometric prints, and come in both monochormatics and a select range of bolder colors.
The suits and suited separates, on the other hand, take a more classical approach to style. Though they do all seem to have a more modern and slender fit to them, basic gray and patterned plaid suits were seen at this show alongside some very vintage-inspired formal wear. There is also a large offering of trench coats and outerwear available in the new Agnès B. Fall/Winter 2012 collection, making this diverse lineup from the label the only one you'll need to shop come next fall.
Contemporary-Caped Menswear
The Agnès B. Fall/Winter 2012 Line is a Modern Take on the Past
Trend Themes
1. Modern-meets-classic Menswear - Combining traditional suit looks with softer, more modern casual styles, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in reimagining men's fashion by merging the classic and contemporary.
2. Avant-garde Tailoring - The incorporation of avant-garde tailoring, attached headpieces, and geometric prints in menswear presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in pushing the boundaries of traditional menswear design.
3. Diverse Outerwear Lineup - The diverse offering of trench coats and outerwear in the Agnès B. Fall/Winter 2012 collection opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the outerwear industry by combining functionality and fashion-forward design.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fusion of modern and classic menswear styles in the Agnès B. collection highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by reinventing traditional menswear aesthetics.
2. Textile - The use of avant-garde tailoring and geometric prints in menswear presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the textile industry by exploring innovative fabric patterns and constructions.
3. Retail - The diverse lineup of outerwear in the Agnès B. collection suggests disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail industry by offering a wide range of functional and fashion-forward outerwear options.