The Lafaille Safety First collection is the label's latest range for Spring/Summer 2015. Much like its name, this menswear line is inspired by industrial jobs and their many hazards.
Whether boasting bio hazard motifs or protruding details that spell out the words "crash" and "injuries", these streetwear staples defy convention.
The fashions feature tire track prints, crashing car graphics and are a fresh translation of traditional work uniforms. The Lafaille Safety First collection is highlighted in a catalog that is captured by photographer Spencer Edwards and outfitted by wardrobe stylist Samuel Fournier.
Its most memorable pieces include zipper-accented jumpsuits and pattern-clashing separates that are displayed in a vibrant color palette. Other graphics in the collection include broken glass and crash test dummy images.
Hazardous Urban Streetwear
The Lafaille Safety First Collection Finds Beauty in Destruction
Trend Themes
1. Industrial Streetwear - Opportunity to disrupt traditional work uniform design with a hip, rugged style.
2. Hazardous Motifs - Innovative use of bio hazard symbols and other dangerous graphics in fashion design.
3. Mixed Pattern Fashion - Opportunity to take fashion risks and combine unlikely patterns for a bold new look.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Opportunity to bring safety-inspired fashion designs to a wider audience.
2. Manufacturing - Chance to create new textiles that incorporate industrial motifs and appeals to a new market.
3. Automotive - Opportunity to collaborate with fashion brands on merchandise that combines automotive design and urban style.