Call me old-fashioned, but sometimes the most exciting part of fashion, in my opinion, is when clothes are stunning and still wearable, which is why the Gap Spring 2012 collection is such a massive success. Sure, seeing whimsical, outrageous collections that only Lady Gaga can pull off wearing (I realize that's a debatable statement) can be great, but often times it seems that designers have forgotten the importance of presenting audiences with clothes that they can, well, wear.
The Gap's creative director, Patrick Robinson, left the company this past May, and critics have since wondered what direction the brand will go in. Well, the Gap Spring 2012 collection certainly put all worries to rest. The collection was full of absolutely easy-to-wear, chic looks. The highlight of the runway show was definitely the pink and blue candy-colored cropped pants. Paired with a crisp white shirt, these are truly the perfect bottoms for spring.
Candy-Colored Denim
The Gap Spring 2012 Collection is a Surprising Fashion Week Hit
Trend Themes
1. Colorful Denim - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating vibrant and playful denim designs that are both fashionable and wearable.
2. Easy-to-wear Fashion - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing clothing that is stylish and accessible for everyday wear.
3. Cropped Pants Trend - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in reinventing cropped pants with bold colors and modern cuts.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore new techniques and materials to create colorful and easy-to-wear clothing.
2. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the demand for vibrant and comfortable denim by offering a variety of options to customers.
3. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers can develop new dyeing and finishing processes to create candy-colored denim fabrics.