The latest Balenciaga menswear collection was recently presented during Paris Fashion Week. The brand's Fall/Winter 2015 range featured a blend of clean silhouettes and dark tones as was utilitarian in its aesthetic.
This Balenciaga menswear collection featured an abundance of practical pieces like neoprene varsity jackets, long wool coats and other looks that would be appropriate during cold days. The range also highlighted luxe leather goods like crocodile skin backpacks and work satchels.
Designed with the refined hipster in mind, this collection features effortlessly cool and understated pieces that epitomize quality and craftsmanship. In addition to this collection's more minimalist pieces, its topographic sweaters and jackets stole the show.
The textured pieces added an element of visual interest to a menswear line that featured no use of bright colors.
Luxuriously Uniformed Streetwear
This Balenciaga Menswear Collection Blends Style with Comfort
Trend Themes
1. Luxuriously Uniformed Streetwear - The use of luxurious fabrics and materials in streetwear clothing is a trend to watch for on the rise.
2. Practical and Utilitarian Aesthetics - The emphasis on practicality and utilitarianism in fashion design is becoming more prominent.
3. Textured Minimalism - Minimalism infused with texture and visual interest is a popular trend in high-end menswear fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The high-end menswear industry has an opportunity to innovate with practicality and utilitarianism as its guiding ethos.
2. Leather Goods - Leather goods manufacturers can produce more upscale backpacks and work satchels made from exotic materials and textures.
3. Textile Production - Manufacturers can explore producing luxury fabrics with varying textures to provide added visual interest and depth to minimalist designs.