BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS unveils its latest collection specifically designed for the Fall/Winter 2021 season. The Japanese fashion label recruits a new designer and a new director, releasing a fresh pack of co-ed apparel designs. As usual, the pieces are a perfect fusion of militaristic design, workwear influences, streetwear themes, and skate culture.
The seasonal pieces include notable items such as the relaxed knitwear pieces detailed with bold graphic patterns and elevated liner jackets that are true to the brand. It boasts the same spiderweb patterning that the label is known for. The rest of the capsule includes army-themed coats and shirts that have loose and wide cuts and made using materials such as soft corduroy.
Skate-Centric Spring Garments
BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS Readies for the FW21 Season
Trend Themes
1. Skate-inspired Fashion - With BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS unveiling a collection tailored around skate culture, there's a ripe opportunity for apparel brands to partner with skateboard companies and drop collaborative collections.
2. Gender-neutral Apparel - BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS continues to blur the line between traditional gendered clothing with its co-ed designs, signaling the possibility for more gender-neutral clothing options in the fashion industry.
3. Militaristic Workwear - The established combination of militaristic and workwear aesthetics continues to provide designer fashion labels with the ability to craft utility-focused garments that prioritize style and durability in equal measure.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - With BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS leading the way on skate culture-inspired fashion, there's growing opportunity for more apparel brands to tap into the style and develop collections that merge functionality and style.
2. Skateboarding - As skate culture grows and evolves, there's a growing demand for stylish apparel that not only looks good, but can hold up to the demands of skating. Apparel companies that focus on designing durable, fashionable clothing are sure to find success in the thriving skateboarding industry.
3. Textile Manufacturing - The trend of utilizing durable materials in designer fashion, as seen in BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS' use of corduroy and other sturdy fabrics, is an opportunity for textile manufacturers to showcase their expertise in creating long-lasting fabrics suitable for fashionable workwear.