The runway for the Lisa Perry Spring 2014 show at New York Fashion Week was made to look just like a tennis court, complete with a vibrant green floor and chalk lines. This was the perfect place to host the unveiling of the sporty collection of all-whites. To complete the look, models donned chic wristbands and practical flat white tennis shoes.
Playing off the simple, sporty geometry of circles and rectangles, Perry places geometric cutouts and protrusions in unexpected places on hemlines and necklines. Although the asymmetric hemline is far from a new idea, Perry's execution is architectural and far from soft.
One of the most shocking garments is an all white dress, which would be quite tame if it were not for the three large holes revealing the model's breasts, navel and upper thighs.
Asymmetric Tennis-Inspired Apparel
The Lisa Perry Spring 2014 Show Features Uneven Sporty Hems
Trend Themes
1. Asymmetric Tennis-inspired Apparel - Opportunity for creating architecturally-inspired, edgy designs for sportswear.
2. Sporty Geometric Cutouts - Innovation potential for incorporating unique cutouts and protrusions in unexpected places on apparel.
3. All-white Statement Pieces - Opportunity to create bold, attention-grabbing white garments with strategic cutouts and revealing features.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Potential for designers to incorporate asymmetry and geometric cutouts into their sportswear collections.
2. Sports Apparel - Opportunity for sportswear brands to explore innovative designs inspired by tennis.
3. Athleisure - Potential for athleisure brands to introduce asymmetric designs and unique cutouts in their collections.