The Jotaro Saito Fall/Winter 2013 collection was presented during Tokyo Fashion Week. Since debuting at the age of 27, Saito is known as Japan's youngest kimono designer.
Paying homage to the culture of Japan, the designer remixes traditional kimono garments and transforms them into one-of-a-kind pieces of modern couture. From eccentrically patterned textiles to color-enriched layering, this contemporary menswear line embraces marks a marriage between tradition and modern design ideals.
The Jotaro Saito Fall/Winter 2013 collection shines a light on dynamic kimono garments that are a fresh take on the traditional Japanese garment. Aiming to endorse 'a lifestyle of Japanese taste', the Oriental designer defies expectation while keeping the integrity and values of his culture alive.
Contemporary Kimono Couture
The Jotaro Saito Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Orient Infused
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary Kimono Couture - The trend of blending traditional Japanese kimono garments with modern design ideals presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
2. Eccentric Patterned Textiles - The trend of using eccentrically patterned textiles in contemporary menswear creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in textile design and manufacturing.
3. Color-enriched Layering - The trend of color-enriched layering in kimono-inspired fashion opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in garment construction and styling.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore innovative ways to combine traditional Japanese kimono design elements with contemporary fashion aesthetics.
2. Textile Design and Manufacturing - The textile industry can capitalize on the trend of using eccentrically patterned textiles in menswear, creating new opportunities for disruptive innovation in textile design and manufacturing.
3. Garment Construction and Styling - The garment construction and styling industry can embrace the trend of color-enriched layering in kimono-inspired fashion to explore new and innovative approaches to clothing construction and styling techniques.