Inspired by botanical textiles, the Katie Eary Fall/Winter 2013 collection marries streetwear with a couture sensibility. The designer's unforgettable runway show featured a slew of eye-catching custom prints clad in roses, peonies and lobsters, among other interesting imagery.
Sporting slicked-back hair, cool shades and heavy gold chains, models walked the runway, stealing the spotlight in their highly coveted outfit pairings. While the ladies rocked pattern-clashing ensembles, male models showed off perfectly tailored coats, electric-hued sweaters and flower-enriched pairings all layered to perfection.
Setting the tone for the season ahead, the Katie Eary Fall/Winter 2013 collection embraces bold hues and vibrant patterns. This striking runway presentation embraces the lively spirit of spring and summer, infusing it into clothing that will brighten up months of cold and dreary weather.
Floral Opulence Apparel
The Katie Eary Fall/Winter 2013 Runway Show Redefines Bold Streetwear
Trend Themes
1. Botanical Textiles Fashion - Creating custom prints with florals and animals is the most eye-catching and attractive trend in the fashion industry that can be adopted by designers to stand out.
2. Gender Fluid Streetwear - The trend of blurring lines between male and female fashion is rising, presenting an opportunity to create clothing suitable for all genders that break traditional boundaries.
3. Layered Outfit Pairings - Layering clothing with highly tailored coats, sweaters and cardigans is a popular trend that creates depth and texture in the clothing and presents an opportunity for designers to experiment with different fabrics and prints.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can adopt the trend of botanical textiles and create more custom prints that are eye-catching enough to add vibrancy to winter and autumn clothing.
2. Retail - Retailers can tap into the gender fluid streetwear trend by stocking clothing suitable for all genders that represent freedom and individuality.
3. Art and Design - The trend of designing layered outfit pairings with multiple textures and fabrics, including unconventional animal prints, offers an opportunity for designers to push the boundaries of creativity in a new way.