Taiwanese fashion label PROTOTYP delivers its latest collection designed for the Fall/Winter 2021 season. The main theme of the seasonal range centers around the idea of company, showing off its own interpretation of forms and deviation. The brand spotlights contemporary workwear and uniforms, boasting utilitarian apparel around the concept of helping employees with their tasks.
Some of the pieces include the APR0120 Uniform Jacket, which is a Trainee Edition and the APR0220 Uniform Pants to match the entire look, also in a Trainee Edition. Notably, the design boasts a futuristic aesthetic and delivers breathable components with water-repelling capabilities. The short fit of the jacket is met with a boxy silhouette complete with functional details such as buttons, concealed zippers, heavy pockets, and more.
Form-Challenging Fall Apparel
PROTOTYP Looks to Deviation for the FW 21 Season
Trend Themes
1. Form-deviation - There is an opportunity for designers to challenge traditional forms and play with deviation in their apparel creations.
2. Contemporary Workwear - The trend towards utilitarian and functional workwear continues, with an opportunity for companies to design modern pieces that meet employee needs.
3. Futuristic Aesthetic - Designers can incorporate futuristic elements into their collections to create a unique, eye-catching style that appeals to modern consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - This collection from PROTOTYP highlights the potential for designers to create innovative and functional pieces that challenge traditional forms and meet employee needs, while also appealing to modern consumers.
2. Textile - There is an opportunity for textile companies to create fabrics that offer both breathability and water-repelling capabilities, as seen in the APR0120 Uniform Jacket from PROTOTYP.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies have the opportunity to create functional pieces with heavy pockets, concealed zippers, and other features that meet the needs of modern workers, as demonstrated in the APR0220 Uniform Pants by PROTOTYP.