Erdem Moralioglu shocks and shakes up the runway with the Erdem SS 2014 collection. If you follow Mr. Moralioglu's work closely, you ought to know that Erdem is infamous for his polychromatic floral-printed designs, but for Spring/Summer 2014, you won't see an ounce of color in any collection of his.
Erdem departed from his usually upbeat designs and traded them in for elegant floor-length gowns made of sheer material, complemented with fierce feathers and lace appliqués and all in black and white. Not what I expected from the man that gave us the 60s mod-inspired color explosion and sequined Fall 2013 collection.
Adding in the occasional biker jacket and sporty sweater gives this line that extra oomph of life. Moralioglue took a leap of faith with next year's line and leap in the right direction. Though these clothes lack his usual abstract, unleashed creativity, they make up for it with their elegance, tied in with edge and a hint of sporty chic. The Erdem SS 2014 collection definitely caused a row on the catwalk with its un-Erdem styling -- but a row in the best possible way.
Astonishing Antipodal Collections
Erdem SS 2014 Collection Shows the Perfect Opposite
Trend Themes
1. Monochromatic Designs - Exploring the use of black and white in fashion collections, offering a minimalist and elegant aesthetic.
2. Sheer Material - Incorporating the use of sheer fabrics in clothing designs to create a sense of ethereal beauty and sophistication.
3. Sporty Chic - Combining athletic style elements with high-fashion pieces, creating a unique and trendy look that appeals to a wide audience.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore monochromatic designs and sheer materials to create innovative and modern clothing collections.
2. Textile - Textile manufacturers can develop new types of sheer fabrics that are both visually appealing and comfortable to wear.
3. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the sporty chic trend by curating collections that feature both athletic and high-fashion pieces, catering to diverse consumer preferences.