John Lawrence Sullivan is delivering a new 'PROGRESSION' collection for Spring/Summer 2023 that challenges the conventions of the womenswear and menswear categories. The collection relies on the aesthetics of kink and BDSM wear, incorporating fetish motifs throughout the range of apparel. Select pieces use cut-outs and holes for a voyeuristic approach, while glossy black pleather adorns long-length hooded coats. A pair of detachable leather shorts are fastened to the legs of denim jeans, serving a peek-a-boo effect at the thigh area.
Additional pieces include a tank top with straps at the back that form an upside-down pentagram, zippered nylon cargo pants, bomber jackets, and multiple tops with chainlink halter straps. For womenswear, there are multiple bustiers and corsets made from leather and denim, in addition to a pair of trousers fitted with suspenders and a matching cropped blazer. Interested parties can explore the John Lawrence Sullivan Spring/Summer 2023 collection and other offerings at the brand’s website.
Fetish-Inspired Unisex Apparel
John Lawrence Sullivan Reveals the 'PROGRESSION' Collection
Trend Themes
1. Fetish-inspired Apparel - Opportunity to disrupt the conventional categories of womenswear and menswear by incorporating kink and BDSM wear motifs in fashion.
2. Voyeuristic Approach - Opportunity to disrupt traditional fashion design by incorporating cut-outs and holes in garments for a more revealing effect.
3. Detachable Clothing - Opportunity to disrupt traditional fashion design by creating clothing with detachable components to create unique looks.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry has the opportunity to tap into the niche market of fetish-inspired clothing to offer consumers unique and daring options.
2. LGBTQ+ Community - The LGBTQ+ community can benefit from the inclusion of gender-neutral apparel that challenges traditional gender norms.
3. Music and Entertainment Industry - Music and entertainment industries can use the fetish-inspired apparel trend to create bold and daring costumes for performers and music videos.