Summer may not be here officially yet, but that doesn't mean you can't start planning your autumn wardrobe with the recently released H&M Fall 2011 lookbook. By the looks of it, H&M is predicting a rather refined, lady-like season that is full of dark jewel tones and lovely layers as well as luxe leather and lace materials.
Of course, the true beauty of the H&M Fall 2011 collection is that you can get these rather luxurious looks for only a fraction of the price of their couture counterparts. That said, for those who want to carry over a little of the casualness of summer into their fall closet, there are also slouchy knit sweaters, warm wraps, and some brighter hues to choose from.
Luxe Lady-Like Lookbooks
The H&M Fall 2011 Collection is Full of Leather and Lace
Trend Themes
-
Leather and Lace Materials — Incorporate apparel made with traditional materials in unconventional settings, such as leather and lace used in everyday wear.
-
Refined and Ladylike Clothing — Design clothing that appeals to the taste for refined and elegant clothing among female consumers.
-
Affordable Luxury Looks — Offer the luxury look at an affordable price point to cater to customers who want to look expensive without breaking the bank.
Industry Implications
-
Fast Fashion Retail — Fast fashion retail stores can leverage this trend by producing stylish apparel using popular fabrics like leather and lace at an affordable price point.
-
Luxury Goods — Luxury goods producers can adapt to the trend by incorporating more refined and elegant looks in their clothing lines, but at a price point more accessible to customers.
-
Online Fashion Retail — Online fashion retailers can cater to customers who want the luxury look at affordable prices through optimizing their supply chain and production process, to bring down costs.