The Carlos Doblas Spring 2010 show proves that we haven't seen the last of suit shorts--or the male midriff. Doblas combined both of these themes into a collection that channels 90s fashions worn by women. From bolero jackets to metallic jackets and highwaters, this menswear designer has pulled out all the fashion stops to reimagine the classic suit.
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Crop Tops & Suit Shorts
Carlos Doblas Spring 2010 Shows Midriff & Thigh
Trend Themes
1. Suit Shorts for Men - Opportunity for retailers to tap into the growing demand for non-traditional menswear options
2. Crop Tops in Menswear - Opportunity for designers to explore gender-bending fashion and push the boundaries of traditional menswear
3. 90s Revival Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to capitalize on nostalgia and create retro-inspired collections
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Retailers can offer non-traditional and gender-bending menswear options to increase sales
2. Fashion Design - Designers can push the boundaries of traditional fashion by creating gender-bending collections
3. Fashion Marketing - Brands can leverage nostalgia and tap into the 90s revival trend through marketing and advertising campaigns.