London-based HARRI's seasonal collection designed for the Spring/Summer 2023 season went viral with captivating materials and looks. It is lead by the latex clothing items and there are four pieces that make up the capsule -- two tank tops and two trousers. All of these are made entirely from latex and blur the lines of gender norms.
The apparel can be altered around in terms of its structure -- the trousers can be blown up or the latex can be sucked in on the tank tops. Overall, it challenges the constructs of what conventional silhouettes and gender norms should be, allowing the wearer to experiment with the clothing proportions and identities. One of the notable looks is highlighted by the bright yellow Draped Latex Trousers.
Inflatable Spring-Ready Latex Clothing
HARRI's SS23 Capsule of Latex Apparel is Available Now
Trend Themes
1. Latex Clothing - With the success of HARRI's SS23 capsule of latex clothing, there is a growing demand for unique and versatile latex apparel.
2. Gender-fluid Fashion - As more designers create gender-nonconforming clothing, there is an opportunity for disrupting traditional gender labels by offering new options for self-expression.
3. Inflatable Clothing - The inflatable feature of HARRI's latex clothing creates a new possibility for customizable and changeable apparel that consumers can alter at will.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry professionals can capitalize on the growing demand for innovative, gender-nonconforming, and customizable clothing options using unique materials and designs.
2. Materials Science - New materials and manufacturing methods could be developed to bring innovative and sustainable solutions to the production of latex clothing.
3. Retail - Retailers can benefit from offering a wider variety of unique and versatile clothing options that cater to a diverse and growing customer base.