Holy Hot Pants
Harper's Bazaar February 2010 Issue Shows Sky-High Hems
Short shorts can be tricky for some people to pull off, but the Harper’s Bazaar February 2010 issue does it right with this season's latest fashions. The overt sexuality of hot pants or short-shorts can be played down by way of ultra-feminine details. Floral prints are one great way to work this, as are other patterns like polka dots or stripes. Beware: skimpy tops are a no-no if you want to keep the overall look an elegant one. Check out Harper’s Bazaar February 2010 gallery above.
Trend Themes
1. Ultra-feminine Details - Fashion industry can disrupt by incorporating more ultra-feminine details such as floral prints, polka dots or stripes in short shorts.
2. Skimpy Tops No More - Innovation opportunity in the fashion industry to promote modesty by finding alternative tops to pair with short shorts instead of skimpy tops.
3. Polka Dots and Stripes - Trend opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate more polka dots and stripes in hot pants or short shorts designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion industry can disrupt and innovate by creating more elegant and modest ways to incorporate short shorts or hot pants in fashion trends.
2. Textile Industry - Textile industry has a disruptive opportunity to develop more intricate floral prints, polka dots, and stripes patterns to incorporate in short shorts or hot pants designs.
3. Retail Industry - Retail industry can innovate by promoting the elegant and modest way of wearing short shorts or hot pants with alternative tops to skimpy ones.