Garter belt fasteners held together Richard Nicoll’s futuristic collection for Fall 2009. The watery-hued fashion had sexy stockings positioned on blouses, shirts and even some unusual eye-shades.
The lingerie detail acted as both an accessory and as a functional element. Tiny bows enhanced the clips on the front of a white pantsuit, a skirt panel and at the elbow of a sheer sleeve, the fasteners actually joined upper to lower portions.
The pieces reflect the lingerie worn on the outside of your clothes trend, but this time it’s only the hardware and not the delicates being revealed.
Garter Belts as Fashion
Richard Nicoll Uses Stocking Hardware as Fashion Detail
Trend Themes
1. Lingerie Hardware as Fashion Detail - Using garter belts and lingerie hardware as fashion detail in clothing designs.
2. Lingerie-inspired Clothing - Designing clothing with lingerie-inspired elements and details.
3. Functional Fashion - Incorporating functional elements into fashion designs for added value.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion designers can incorporate lingerie-inspired elements into their clothing lines to create unique designs and stand out in the market.
2. Lingerie - Lingerie companies can expand their product offerings by creating pieces that are meant to be worn as clothing, blurring the lines between lingerie and fashion.
3. Accessories - Accessory designers can create fashionable and functional pieces that incorporate lingerie hardware as part of the design, such as belt buckles or clasps on purses and bags.