Very few names in fashion are as revered as Christian Dior; and with the Dior Fall 2013 couture runway show designer Raf Simons demonstrated what it means to be stunning in the fall. Previously critiqued for his work, Simons showed that he is truly liberated, and that he was going to showcase what he wanted.
Taking inspiration from ‘free,’ Simons took his muse literally. There was a mixture of colors, textures and outfits. The only cohesion in this collection was that there was none, and this played perfectly into the theme of freedom. This couture line demonstrated that fashion doesn’t need to be perfectly paired pieces, with matching colors and an overall theme. It’s refreshing to see that there are still people in the fashion industry wiling to take a risk. The Dior Fall 2013 couture collection taught all a lesson in liberation.
Luxurious Freedom-Inspired Runways
The Dior Fall 2013 Couture Show was a Lesson in Liberation
Trend Themes
1. Liberated Fashion - The trend towards individual expression and freedom in fashion design can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the customization and personalization of fashion products.
2. Mix and Match - The trend towards mixed textures, colors, and styles in fashion can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in creative styling and outfit coordination services.
3. Themeless Collections - The trend towards themeless collections in fashion can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique and unexpected fashion designs that break traditional fashion boundaries.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can take advantage of the trend towards liberated fashion to create personalized and customized fashion products.
2. Styling Services - Styling services can take advantage of the trend towards mixed textures and styles to offer creative and innovative outfit coordination services.
3. Fashion Education - Fashion educators can take advantage of the trend towards themeless collections to teach students how to break traditional fashion boundaries and create unique and unexpected designs.