Kenneth Cole's Spring 2013 line is linear throughout, resembling the black and white styles of retro prison apparel. The jailbird motif is controversial and eye-catching, and is moreover entirely separate from basic pastel and neutral-toned summer pieces.
This ready-to-wear collection falls loosely between the opposing poles of dressy and casual. While the cuts are loose fitting and therefore laid-back, the gilded metallic color scheme and raffia, damask and linen materials reveal its upscale qualities.
Kenneth Cole's ability to vacillate between the two fashion subsets is a gift and an essential quality of his fashion empire. The strappy Grecian heels and rounded shades add sultry, too cool for school facets, appealing for women and men of varying ages, sizes and backgrounds.
Linear Jailbird Lines
The Kenneth Cole Spring 2013 Collection Resembles Prison Apparel
Trend Themes
1. Linear Fashion - Opportunity for clothing brands to create unique fashion collections inspired by linear motifs.
2. Prison Chic - Opportunity for fashion designers to integrate prison-inspired apparel into mainstream fashion.
3. Dressy-casual - Opportunity for fashion brands to create clothing that falls between the casual and dressy categories, appealing to a wider range of consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry professionals can incorporate linear and/or prison-inspired apparel into their collections and target a wider range of consumers.
2. Footwear - Footwear companies can design and manufacture strappy Grecian sandals that add a sultry and chic touch to any outfit.
3. Eyewear - Eyewear companies can create rounded sunglasses that are stylish and versatile for both men and women.