In welcoming the fall seasons, Vivienne Tam crafts a collection inspired be a spiritual journey to the Himalayas. The whole capsule draws influence from the location's inner peace and rich culture. The main detail that recalls the Himalayan inspiration is the circle mandala print that makes a prominent appearance on puffer jackets and hoodies all throughout the Vivienne Tam Fall 2018 collection.
A notable detail that accents the capsule is the fabric blocking and reworked garments. Vivienne Tam offers chunky silhouetted outerwear such as reworked corduroy, shearling parkas, and nylon bomber jackets. There is also a selection of pleated skirts for transition, chevron knotted dresses, and lace gowns. Another nod to the Himalayan influence is the black hoodie as it recalls the designer's journey with heated panels on the back underside.
Himalayan-Inspired Lines
Vivienne Tam's Fall 2018 Capsule Inspired by Spiritual Himalayan Trip
Trend Themes
1. Spiritual Journey-inspired Collections - Brands can create collections that explore spiritual journeys and draw inspiration from cultural landmarks, providing consumers with meaningful and unique fashion choices.
2. Fabric Blocking and Reworked Garments - By experimenting with fabric blocking and reworking traditional designs, designers can create innovative and distinctive outerwear pieces that appeal to fashion-forward consumers.
3. Mandala Print Trend - Designers can incorporate mandala prints into their collections, offering consumers a visually striking and culturally significant design element in their fashion choices.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can embrace the opportunity to create unique, spiritually-inspired collections that resonate with consumers seeking meaningful and culturally diverse clothing options.
2. Textiles - Textile industry can explore fabric blocking techniques and reworked garment designs to provide designers with innovative materials and concepts for their collections.
3. Printing - Printing industry can tap into the growing demand for mandala prints by offering designers advanced printing techniques and custom designs to create visually captivating garments.