So maybe this editorial from the Spring/Summer 2011 issue of The New Order isn't exactly the Chuck Bass kind of look we see on Gossip Girl, but it radiates a casual yet sophisticated look that Mr. Bass sports on the camera.
Although it may be difficult to see the detailed design showcased in each piece in the n(n) by NUMBER NINE Spring/Summer 2011 collection from the photography by Aram Dikiciyan. The lighting and mood, created by Dikiciyan, nevertheless, reveals the Spring/Summer line in an artistically and insightful manner.
Despite the halo that surrounds Japanese brands as more fashion forward in the realm of street fashion, NUMBER NINE has definitely re-defined itself moving toward high fashion menswear. In a sense, the brand maybe equated as the Vivienne Westwood of menwear; with a rocker-inspired beginnings and meticulous design, NUMBER NINE has definitely brought new light to the fashion industry.
In an industry where woman are the key focus of inspiration and design, the n(n) by NUMBER NINE Spring/Summer 2011 line undoubtedly presents an impressive addition among the fashion elites.
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The n(n) by NUMBER NINE Spring/Summer 2011 Collection
Trend Themes
1. Japanese Streetwear - The rise of Japanese streetwear brands like NUMBER NINE presents an opportunity for Western markets to incorporate unique and innovative designs.
2. Menswear High Fashion - NUMBER NINE's shift towards high fashion menswear highlights the potential in catering to a previously ignored market segment.
3. Artistic Fashion Photography - Photography styles and lighting techniques like Aram Dikiciyan's offer opportunities for fashion brands to showcase their designs in visually striking and distinct ways.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands and retailers can utilize the unique and innovative designs of Japanese streetwear brands like NUMBER NINE to appeal to a wider market.
2. Photography - Fashion photography can leverage unique techniques like those used by Aram Dikiciyan to showcase designs in a visually distinct and memorable way.
3. Retail - Retailers can explore the potential of catering to a previously overlooked market segment with the rise of menswear high fashion brands like NUMBER NINE.