Karen Shechori's collection at the 2013 Istituto Marangoni Graduate Fashion show made the models seem like they were wearing X-ray machines instead of garments. The talented young designer played with colorful fabrics printed with innards. Although it sounds quite grotesque, the prints borrowed from scientific depictions of the human form, like one would find in an anatomy textbook.
Shechori experimented with the concept of layering on several levels. She plays with transparencies and alike skin, the layers of fabric work to provide extra protection. And the anatomically correct placements of prints creates simulated transparencies. Neutral grays form the backdrop for the show-stopping patterns. This is seen in one garment that pairs a cutout print of the inner workings of the lungs on a muted grey top.
Anatomy-Revealing Garments
Karen Shechori's Prints at the Istituto Marangoni Show are Gutsy
Trend Themes
1. Anatomical Printing - Applying prints of anatomical depictions to clothing creates unique, eye-catching designs that could disrupt the fashion industry.
2. Layered Garments - Creating garments that feature layering and simulated transparencies provides opportunities for the fashion industry to pursue innovative design and fabrication techniques.
3. Scientific Fashion - Incorporating elements of science and anatomy into fashion can create bold and memorable designs that could disrupt traditional fashion industry norms.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - By embracing anatomical printing and innovative layering techniques, the fashion industry can create disruptive designs that set new trends and attract new customers.
2. Textiles - Developing new and unique fabrics and textiles that can incorporate anatomical prints and other scientific design elements could be a lucrative opportunity for textile manufacturers.
3. Education - Collaborating with fashion designers and textile manufacturers to incorporate scientific design elements and anatomical prints into educational materials like textbooks and online courses could disrupt traditional education methods and engage students in new ways.