Would you wear a black ruffled gown with a gold-trimmed bustier to the beach? Well, at least two of the "Project Runway" designers from this season would.
This week, Tim Gunn presented the "Project Runway" designers with a challenging task: to create a "fun and fashionable surfwear look". Somehow this got lost in translation, because what ended up on the judgment runway was a dramatic ball gown with ultra-long trains, a dress with super-sized petticoats and sweeps of black crinoline, and an outfit that incorporated a strange green and brown cape for wearing over a one-piece--a one-piece with buttons.
And did I mention there was a full lace-up body suit as well? Maybe this group of "Project Runway" designers don’t get out much.
Bizarre Beach Fashion
"Project Runway" Designers Don't Know Beachwear
Trend Themes
1. Innovative Beachwear Design - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beachwear industry by creating designs that are both fashionable and functional for beachgoers.
2. Surf-inspired Fashion - The trend of surf-inspired fashion is on the rise and presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the intersection of sportswear and streetwear.
3. Minimalist Beach Attire - The trend towards minimalist beach attire opens up a market for disruptive innovation in creating simple, versatile and sustainable beachwear options.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can tap into the opportunity of creating innovative beachwear designs that cater to the needs and preferences of beachgoers.
2. Sports Apparel - The surf-inspired fashion trend presents an opportunity for sports apparel brands to create trendy and functional clothing that can be worn both on and off the beach.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The demand for minimalist and sustainable beach attire creates a space for the sustainable fashion industry to innovate and provide eco-friendly options for beachgoers.