By instinct one might be inclined to minimize clothing in the middle of the summer months, but you still can't deny the dynamic glamor of Double Vision by Urivaldo Lopes. This editorial may not feature the most practical of beachy ensembles, but it surely does exude a certain heat for all of the right reasons.
Lionel Mahaut styled these spreads for the July/August 2011 issue of L’Officiel Ukraine, harnessing the eccentric flavor that this publication flaunts so well. While in some cases it's hardly clear what might be classified as swimwear as opposed to exuberant couture embellishment, but this idiosyncratic pictorial seems to indicate that they might be one in the same. Fundamentally, Double Vision by Urivaldo Lopes serves to inspire fashionistas to invent their own unique tropical looks with metallic patterns, snakeskin, sheer fabrics and leather.
Theatrical Summer Styles
Double Vision by Urivaldo Lopes Dresses Up Despite the Heat
Trend Themes
1. Unique Tropical Looks - Opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative and distinctive summer clothing styles using metallic patterns, snakeskin, sheer fabrics, and leather.
2. Eccentric Couture Embellishment - Potential for fashion brands to incorporate exuberant couture embellishments into swimwear designs, blurring the lines between extravagant fashion and functional beachwear.
3. Dynamic Glamor - Chance for fashion retailers to offer glamorous summer clothing options that exude style and heat, appealing to fashion-conscious consumers during the summer months.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to push boundaries and create unique tropical looks using a combination of metallic patterns, snakeskin, sheer fabrics, and leather.
2. Swimwear - Disruptive innovation potential for swimwear brands to incorporate exuberant couture embellishments, blurring the traditional boundaries between swimwear and extravagant fashion.
3. Fashion Retail - Opportunity for fashion retailers to tap into the dynamic glamor trend by offering glamorous and stylish summer clothing options that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers.