Boy, does Thom Browne have some stylishly confusing tricks up his sleeves. Thanks to the New York City-based fashion designer, short shorts are back, but it’s not how you think. A) they’re being worn in winter and B) they’re being designed for guys!
Thom Browne has never been one to dress the ordinary, but with people watching their wallets more closely, are people really going to be shelling out for Nordic-print short-short suits like the ones he showed in his Fall 2009 show? The pieces looked like they were designed for fashionably daring (or confused) men on a job hunt somewhere in the far north. Perhaps a tribute to Iceland’s economy?
Regardless of its peculiarity, the Fall 2009 Thom Browne collection was one to marvel at!
Ice King Fashion
Thom Browne's Fall 2009 Winter Micro Shorts for Fashionably Thick Skin
Trend Themes
1. Winter Shorts - The trend of wearing shorts during the winter season presents an opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative and functional winter clothing options.
2. Gender-neutral Fashion - Designing fashion items like short shorts for both men and women challenges traditional gender norms and opens up opportunities for inclusive and boundary-breaking fashion.
3. Economically-inspired Fashion - Creating fashion pieces that pay homage to economic situations, like Thom Browne's nod to Iceland's economy, allows designers to tell unique stories through their designs and connect with socio-economic issues.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - The fashion design industry can explore the trend of winter shorts and gender-neutral fashion to create disruptive and unique clothing options for both men and women.
2. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of winter shorts and gender-neutral fashion by offering a diverse range of clothing options to cater to evolving consumer preferences.
3. Creative Arts - The creative arts industry, including photography, film, and media, can leverage economically-inspired fashion trends to create visually captivating and thought-provoking content that resonates with audiences.