The summer leather craze continues as the Proenza Schouler Resort 2013 collection features bold office-appropriate wears. The lookbook is full of structured jackets, ladylike fabrics and edgy details.
Known for its effortless tailored ensembles, Proenza Schouler proves fall fabrics can be used for mid-season apparel. The collection blends classy materials like tweed with rocker leather trims and color-blocked patches. Leather is typically considered a cold-weather staple, but there is an increasing amount of designers incorporating lighter hides into their collections. These designs are geared towards ladies who are looking for more understated looks in an overwhelming sea of vibrant summer wears.
If you have yet to feel tweed fever or leather lust, the Proenza Schouler Resort 2013 will have you hooked in no time.
Seasonal Mash-Up Lookbooks
The Proenza Schouler Resort 2013 Redefines Summer Leather
Trend Themes
1. Seasonal Fabric Fusions - There is a trend of blending different fabrics and textures typically associated with different seasons to create transitional fashion pieces all year round.
2. Summer Leather - Designers are incorporating lighter hides and creating edgy summer looks using leather.
3. Office-appropriate Edginess - The trend is to incorporate edgy details into office-appropriate structured jackets and ladylike outfits to add a sense of individuality to workwear.
Industry Implications
1. Apparel Industry - The apparel industry can leverage the trend of Seasonal Fabric Fusions to create innovative and versatile designs that cater to consumers' needs all year round.
2. Leather Industry - The leather industry can capitalize on the trend of Summer Leather by developing lightweight and colorful hides for designers to incorporate into summer fashion.
3. Fashion Design Industry - The fashion design industry can seize the opportunity provided by the trend of Office-Appropriate Edginess to create unique and individualistic workwear that is still appropriate for corporate settings.