In the new Engine Magazine October 2010 issue, the 'Great Gentleman Looks' editorial portrayed numerous classy and chic looks that will make any man look wealthy.
To entice its viewers, the collection consisted of a variety of handsome and well-fitted suits, jackets, casual wear, sweaters and scarves that are guaranteed to make women swoon. From looks that say “business man†to “intellectual scholar,†these are suave must-have pieces for the upcoming season.
Implications - The variety of classic looks presented in this Engine Mag editorial make me nostalgic for a time when men dressed like this on a day to day basis. Put together, handsome, dapper young gentleman are hard to come by, and this spread gives hope to women around the world that these looks are not long lost.
Metro Mantorials
Luxurious Looks for the Gentleman in Engine Magazine October 2010
Trend Themes
1. Classic Men's Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that curates and delivers classic men's fashion looks to men who want to exude timeless style.
2. Luxury Menswear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a sustainable and ethically-produced luxury menswear brand that caters to modern gentlemen with a taste for high-end fashion.
3. Nostalgic Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a line of clothing that combines vintage aesthetics with modern comfort, appealing to consumers who desire a sense of nostalgia in their fashion choices.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technologies such as virtual try-on and personalized styling algorithms to enhance the online shopping experience for fashion retail customers.
2. Fashion Editorial - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an interactive digital platform that allows readers to directly purchase the clothing featured in fashion editorials, bridging the gap between inspiration and consumer action.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative textile technologies and manufacturing processes that reduce the environmental impact of luxury menswear production, meeting the growing demand for sustainable fashion.