The Thom Browne Spring 2013 collection was a poetic emancipation of color and structure reminiscent of modernist German aestheticism.
Naming Oskar Schlemmer an influence for this season, Thom Browne has created a lyrical ode to complex avant-garde distinction. Schelmer was a master of radically progressive ideals that revered the body's architectural form. This influence is seen in the structural component of each garment that toys with levels, bold shoulders and bulbous silhouettes.
The color palette fluctuated from monochromatic to print and color overload. This spectral variation is an allusion to the emancipation Browne himself as a designer. Despite the theatrics of his inspiration, the detailing in the collection epitomized Browne's prep DNA with his signature whale prints and gingham separates. A fantastical show of sartorial novelty, this Spring 2013 collection was a decadent fest for the starving eyes of those who crave Browne's sublime vision.
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The Thom Browne Spring 2013 Collection Channeled German Modernism
Trend Themes
1. Avant-garde Fashion - There is an opportunity for the fashion industry to embrace more complex, abstract, and experimental designs, inspired by avant-garde ideals.
2. Architectural Form - There is an opportunity for designers in various industries to explore and reflect the human body's architectural form in their products.
3. Spectral Variation - There is an opportunity for product designers to incorporate a range of vibrant and bold colors in their creations, invoking vibrancy and excitement.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Designers can create more experimental and avant-garde clothing that reflects the human form and plays with different levels, shapes & silhouettes.
2. Architecture - Architects can study and utilize the human body's structural and form aspects in their buildings, leading to radical designs that push the norm.
3. Product Design - Designers can incorporate bold and vibrant colors into their products, experimenting with how these colors interact to create impactful pieces.