John Galliano has been known to be a bit outrageous or as some would say, edgy, but I'm not quite sure what to call his 2008 fall fashion line.
The designs looked like some type of terrorist mummy or a POW broadcast on the news.
Only one word comes to mind. Dark: OK, maybe two. Dark and ouch. Those model look like they've seen better days. But surly this 2008 fall line is going to be turning a lot of heads and catching some serious attention.
Torture Couture
John Galliano Prisoner of War Fashions?
Trend Themes
1. Controversial Fashion - The trend of pushing boundaries in fashion by creating controversial designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities.
2. Outrageous Runway Shows - The trend of staging provocative and shocking runway shows offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry.
3. Fashion as Social Commentary - The trend of using fashion as a medium to make social or political statements opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing controversial and boundary-pushing designs.
2. Event Management - The event management industry can capitalize on the trend of hosting outrageous runway shows to create unique and memorable experiences.
3. Media and Marketing - The media and marketing industry can leverage the trend of fashion as social commentary to engage and resonate with audiences in new and impactful ways.