The new fashion designers that showcased their designs in GenArt's 10th Fresh Faces are L.A.'s next big name to watch for.
In lieu of LA Fashion Week, CW Christian Weber, Dorothy Lee, Marlova, Rhys Dwfen, Suh-Tahn, Wren, Endovanera, Orthodox, and accessory lines from Anita Hopkins, Cerre, Mannin Collection, and Shane by Brooks Salzwedel incorporated new ideas in their collection such as the bubble-bottom dresses and tops paired with shorts, unique variations of hooded pieces in cashmere, tank dresses and a silk-hooded weave-through dress.
The fashion-forward outlook shown by these talents in their Summer '08 collections is expected to inspire change in women's and menswear in the near future.
Gen Art Fresh Faces has produced great talents such as Project Runway winner Jeffrey Sebelia who shared that GenArt has helped his career take off.
Emerging Fashion Designers
GenArt's Fresh Faces
Trend Themes
1. Redefining Casual Wear - Designers are experimenting with unique variations of hooded pieces in cashmere, bubble-bottom dresses, tops paired with shorts, tank dresses and a silk-hooded weave-through dress.
2. Sustainable Fashion - Incorporating sustainable fabrics, repurposed materials, and eco-friendly design practices could be a disruptive innovation opportunity within the emerging fashion designer space.
3. Digitized Fashion Shows - The fashion industry should explore the potential of digitizing shows and incorporating augmented reality to further showcase the work of emerging designers like those showcased in GenArt's Fresh Faces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - There is a great opportunity for established fashion brands to disrupt their current model by incorporating innovative designs by emerging designers such as those showcased in GenArt's Fresh Faces.
2. Event Planning - With the rise of digital events, there is a disruptive opportunity for event planning firms to reimagine how they facilitate fashion events such as LA Fashion Week.
3. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers who incorporate sustainable fabrics and eco-friendly design practices can position themselves as leaders in the emerging fashion designer industry.