The Topman SS 2015 collection, which presented as part of the London Collections Men, will leave you feeling 'Dazed and Confused' (and I mean that in the best way possible).
If you've never seen Richard Linklater's 1993 coming-of-age ensemble comedy, it's a must-see. Starring everyone from Parker Posey to Ben Affleck, the film follows groups of teenagers (situated at various stops along the social food chain) on their last day of school in 1976.
The collection goes back into the canon, borrowing heavily from the 70s and the Woodstock movement. This is heavily reflected by the psychedelic color combinations, mix-'n-match patterns and graphics and silky textures. Think silk shirts and bootcut pants in vivid, mind-bending colors. In the eternal words of Mr. Austin Powers, "Groovy, baby."
Groovy Psychedelic Menswear
The Topman SS 2015 is a Blast from the Past
Trend Themes
1. Psychedelic Fashion - The use of psychedelic colors, mix-n-match patterns, and graphics in fashion clothing.
2. Reviving the 70s Look - The revival of clothing styles from the 1970s era in modern fashion.
3. Silky Textures - The use of silky textures in modern fashion clothing.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can innovate their clothing lines by incorporating the psychedelic color combinations, mix-n-match patterns, and graphics in clothing designs.
2. Retail - The retail industry can capitalize on the trend of reviving the 70s look in fashion by providing their customers with clothing options that fit this trend.
3. Textile - Textile industry can take advantage of the emphasize on silky textures in fashion clothing by creating more innovative textures for fabric and clothing materials.