Cutting edge fashions by luxury menswear designer Stefán Orschel-Read cross over many styles including Goth, Dandy, Punk, Geisha, and Leisure. Orschel-Read has also integrated numerous current high-fashion trends in this collection called 'Mourning for Orlando', inspired by Virginia Woolf's book Orlando.
The lavender 70's styled suit has low-waisted, bell-bottom 'slacks' with a wrap belt trimmed with an Orschel-Read signature - tassels. I thought that the jacket panels were in the air due to the jumping model (who is actually Orschel-Read himself), but they have been designed that way. In another version of the leisure suit the pant bottoms are tucked into a version of cowboy boots also designed by Orschel-Read.
The highlight of the collection has to be the gorgeous micro-waisted purple lined black floor length coat. I could actually see this piece, and the flared lavender coat/jacket, being worn by a female.
Other trends spotted in the collection are the ultra-high-waisted pant, heels for men, faux fur, and jewellery for men. There are so many superb details in 25 yr old Orschel-Read's work that the clothing becomes art in itself. Take some time to look the pieces over closely. the entire collection was photographed by the super talented, Peter Ashworth.
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Orschel-Read's 'Mourning for Orlando'
Trend Themes
1. Anti-gender-stereotype Fashion - Luxury menswear designers can explore anti-gender-stereotype fashion with the integration of numerous current high-fashion trends.
2. Micro-waisted Floor Length Coats - Designers can create more micro-waisted floor length coats as a highlight of collections for both male and female audiences.
3. Jewelry for Men - Designers can explore jewelry as an accessory for men who prefer to make fashion statements with their accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Menswear - Luxury menswear industry has opportunities for integrating various high-fashion trends and arts to provide a unique style for men.
2. Fashion Photography - Photographers within the fashion industry can provide better visual representation of clothing designs to market brands and designs.
3. Jewelry Design - Jewelry designers can reach out to the menswear industry as men are more open to trying out new accessories to make fashion statements.