Raw Material-Inspired Capsules
Gucci Vault Continues Collaborating on the Continuum Collection
The Continuum Collection by luxury sub-label Gucci Vault continues. Since the unexpected partnership with Vans that resulted in high-fashion reincarnations of some of the footwear brand's most classic silhouettes, Gucci Vault has been working with Japanese brand Proleta Re Art (and the artist PROT who is behind the label). This has resulted in a brand new installment of the Continuum Collection. Aesthetically, the drop draws inspiration from raw materials and deconstructed/distressed design sensibilities. The collaboration delivers a denim trucker jacket and jeans combination. Both of the silhouettes were pulled from a recent Gucci collection, creating a certain sense of synergy between the luxury house and its sub-label. Proleta Re Art reworked the garments, relying on traditional Japanese boro techniques.
Trend Themes
1. Raw-material Inspired Design - Opportunities for designers to create innovative fashion and product designs thru using raw materials and deconstructed/distressed design sensibilities.
2. Luxury-sub Brand Collaborations - Opportunities for luxury brands to expand their creativity and clientele by partnering with sub-brands for limited-edition fashion collections.
3. Traditional Japanese Techniques - Opportunities for designers to integrate Japanese boro techniques or other traditional techniques into their fashion designs or products to add unique flair and craftsmanship to their products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion and apparel industries can take advantage of these trends to create innovative products and increase sales.
2. Luxury Brands - Luxury brands can use these trends to collaborate with sub-brands and create limited-edition collections to reach new markets or expand their creative horizons.
3. Art and Design - Art and design industries can integrate traditional Japanese techniques into their works to add uniqueness and craftmanship.