The Viktor & Rolf Fall 2011 collection highlights these futuristic felt coats strutted down the runway by red-faced models. A fantastic black ultramodern version of the origami-inspired jackets has structured folds and pleats starting at the collar and traveling the length of the arms to the wrists.
Another style modeled in both black and a wonderful winter white wool felt flaunts avant-garde pinwheel-like formations on the shoulders. The folds along the V-shaped front are stunning, sweeping open just below the austere belt with their concealed fasteners.
Teamed with Viktor & Rolf equestrian-styled leggings, black-and-red-striped trousers and ribbed zip-up sweaters, the futuristic edge is brought back down to earth and the collection is to some extent as advertised -- ready to wear!
Futuristic Felt Fashion
Avant-Garde Viktor & Rolf Coats are Woollen Wonders
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Fashion - Designers are creating avant-garde clothing featuring structured folds and pinwheel-like formations on shoulders that will inspire the fashion industry to embrace architectural designs and technology.
2. Sustainable Wool Production - The rise of felt fashion has led to an increased demand for wool, highlighting the need for environmentally-friendly wool production that could revolutionize the textile industry.
3. Tech-enabled Textiles - The use of felt fabric in high-fashion generates opportunities for integrating technology into clothing, paving the way for retailers to develop interactive, smart fabrics.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Designers and retailers should explore the use of architectural designs, tech-enabled textiles and sustainable wool production to create new high-fashion products that appeal to environmentally conscious, tech-savvy consumers.
2. Textiles - The growing demand for wool in felt fashion offers opportunities for textile manufacturers to explore environmentally friendly wool production and to integrate technology into their production processes to create new fabrics.
3. Eco-friendly Manufacturing - Manufacturers can explore sustainable wool production methods like using environmentally friendly wool dyes and reducing carbon emissions in production to meet the need of consumers for eco-conscious fashion products.