Angelic Couture
White is the New Black
White garments currently abound at boutiques and women’s apparel departments. The color caught on after it featured prominently in the 2006 spring and fall collections of famous designers. White blouses and dresses with frills and lace, full skirts, and other clothes with a feminine touch are particularly popular. Women of all ages are taking to white, since it comes in a range of materials and can be mixed with other colors to achieve a variety of effects. A lineup of white accessories and shoes, bags, and other goods is also available.
Trend Themes
1. White Garments Trend - Opportunity for designers and retailers to create a wide range of white garments with frills, lace, and feminine touches.
2. Mixing Colors with White - Opportunity for fashion enthusiasts to experiment with combining white with different colors for unique and versatile outfits.
3. White Accessories Boom - Opportunity for accessory brands to tap into the growing demand for white accessories such as shoes, bags, and other goods.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to capitalize on the trend of white garments with feminine touches.
2. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to stock a diverse range of white garments and accessories to cater to the growing demand.
3. Accessory Brands - Disruptive innovation opportunity for accessory brands to expand their product lines by offering white accessories that complement the trend.