There was a time when a lady wouldn’t dare think of letting her brassier be shown in public. Nowadays it seems as though every young lady around is just letting it all hang out, like the Katie Holmes’ unmentionable outfit pictured above.
Every woman under the age of 45 is guilty of this act, but since when did your bra become a fashion accessory of note? Whatever the reason, Katie Holmes’ bra sure looks better then some of the other wardrobe malfunctions that have passed our way though.
Unmentionable-Baring Fashion
Katie Holmes' Bra is Displayed on the Red Carpet
Trend Themes
1. Visible Bra Straps - The trend of deliberately showing bra straps provides an opportunity for lingerie brands to create stylish and fashionable straps that can be flaunted.
2. Bralette Fashion - The rise of bralette fashion opens up new possibilities for lingerie companies to design and market bralettes as standalone fashion pieces.
3. Underwear as Outerwear - The growing acceptance of underwear as outerwear allows fashion retailers to explore unconventional ways of incorporating bras and other lingerie items into overall outfit designs.
Industry Implications
1. Lingerie - The trend of visible bra straps and bralette fashion creates opportunities for lingerie companies to innovate and design products that cater to the changing fashion preferences of consumers.
2. Fashion - The trend of underwear as outerwear presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to create unique and daring designs that bridge the gap between intimate apparel and everyday fashion.
3. Apparel Retail - The rise of bralette fashion and the acceptance of underwear as outerwear could lead to new market segments for apparel retailers, as they can incorporate lingerie-inspired pieces into their collections and attract customers looking for trendy and edgy fashion choices.