Liam Hodges showcased his Spring/Summer 2015 menswear collection at the MAN runway event during the London Collections: Men fashion week.
"MAN is the joint initiative between Topman and Fashion East and is a platform for emerging designers who are selected by a panel of buyers, stylists and journalists including Nicola Formichetti, Charlie Porter and Tim Blanks." Once chosen, these designers are mentored by fashion experts and given a bursary to create their latest line.
Looking to the great outdoors for its inspiration, this line of menswear highlights park ranger ensembles that are made up of heavy-duty capes, weather-proof outerwear and over-sized hat accessories. Moreover, the latest from Liam Hodges includes south-western tapestry textiles and scout badge accents that match the collection's ongoing outdoorsy theme.
Edgy Park Ranger Runways
The Liam Hodges Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Fit for Outdoor Living
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor-inspired Fashion - Fashion brands can explore creating menswear collections that draw inspiration from the great outdoors, incorporating park ranger ensembles, weather-proof outerwear, and scout badge accents.
2. Functional Accessories - There is an opportunity for accessory designers to create oversized hat accessories that are not only stylish but also provide functionality and protection from the elements.
3. Textured Textiles - Fashion designers can experiment with south-western tapestry textiles to add a unique and edgy touch to their collections, offering consumers a more diverse range of fabric options.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can embrace the outdoor-inspired trend by incorporating park ranger ensembles, weather-proof outerwear, and scout badge accents into their menswear collections.
2. Accessory Design - Accessory designers have the opportunity to create functional and stylish oversized hat accessories that provide protection from the elements.
3. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers can explore producing south-western tapestry textiles to cater to the increasing demand for unique and textured fabrics in the fashion industry.