Every fall, Melissa Magsaysay, LA Time staff writer, pours over stacks of fashion magazines looking for the best new styles of the season.
This year, she says fall and winter fashions are reflecting the economy; the themes are dark and foreboding with a sense of heaviness.
Some examples include textured lace from Prada, sculpted wool coats at Louis Vuitton and purple, teal and mustard tones at Carolina Herrera.
Most of these looks would seem to be more at ease on the other coast from L.A.
Economic Insight Through Fashion
Designers Echo Economy
Trend Themes
1. Economy-inspired Fashion - Fashion styles that reflect the current state of the economy.
2. Dark Themed Fashion - Fashion with dark colors and foreboding themes.
3. Textured Fashion - Fashion with textured fabrics and unconventional materials.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can leverage economy-inspired clothing to cater to consumers who want to express their economic status.
2. Retail Industry - Retailers can tap into the trend of dark-themed fashion by offering affordable clothing with a similar aesthetic to luxury fashion brands.
3. Textile Industry - Textile companies can explore the use of unconventional materials in clothing design to meet the demands of consumers seeking unique and innovative fashion.