Louis Vuitton creative director Nicolas Ghesquiere unleashed his inner nerd for the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer '16 collection. This luxurious Spring/Summer lineup hints at anime classics and the digital world.
The first look of the collection -- as seen on a pink-haired Fernanda Ly -- is a pink leather jacket paired with asymmetrical shorts and accessorized with leather gloves and a tiara reminiscent of the one Sailor Moon wears. The anime influences go on to include a visor that mirrors the one Major Motoko Kusanagi wears in 'Ghost in the Shell' as well as Kuusik's red leather coatdress as seen on 'Neon Genesis.'
In addition to the anime influences, the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer '16 collection exhibits cyberpunk style that is most befitting for the Spring/Summer '16 season.
Futuristic Anime Apparel
The Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer Collection Portrays Funky Manga Style
Trend Themes
1. Anime-inspired Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can explore incorporating anime influences in their designs to create unique styles and tap into the fandom culture market.
2. Cyberpunk Aesthetic - By incorporating edgy and futuristic elements into their designs, fashion brands can create a bold and eye-catching aesthetic that appeals to younger consumers.
3. Nostalgia Fashion - Fashion brands can explore tapping into the nostalgia market by using iconic elements from popular anime shows and retro-futuristic styles in their designs to attract consumers who crave a sense of familiarity and uniqueness in their clothing choices.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - The luxury fashion industry can tap into the growing fascination with anime and manga by incorporating anime influences in their designs and expanding their appeal to new markets.
2. Streetwear Fashion - The streetwear fashion industry can explore incorporating cyberpunk elements into their designs to create a bold and edgy aesthetic that appeals to younger consumers who seek a unique street style.
3. Cosplay and Costume Industry - The cosplay and costume industry can create and sell anime-inspired clothing and accessories based on popular anime characters, expanding their offerings and attracting more customers who enjoy the anime and manga fandom culture.