Clothing that depicts a false illusion, often using shock imagery
Implications - Shock as an element of design is increasingly inspiring popular, even in the realm of fashion. The latest in attention-grabbing clothing involves illusions which often require a second look to make sense of the printed images. Deceptive fashion often “fakes” sexy, geek and preppy looks.
Trend Themes
1. Deceptive Fashion - The rise of deceptive fashion involves illusions which often require a second look to make sense of the printed images and is driven by the desire to 'fake' specific looks like sexy, geeky, and preppy ones.
2. Illusionary Print T-shirts - Shirts with prints that fake a certain look like ultra-casual ones and make them appropriate for work-setting or other formal events are becoming increasingly popular and provide an opportunity for disruptive innovation for fast-fashion and B2B apparel brands.
3. Synthetic Human Skin Wearable - The growing popularity of fake human skin clothes and accessories, created from seamless and realistic-looking synthetic materials, is providing an avenue for designers and manufacturers in the fashion industry to create unique yet creepy garments.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Fashion - Fast-fashion industry can capitalize on the trends surrounding deceptive fashion, and illusionary print t-shirts which is becoming increasingly popular and is changing the clothing market.
2. B2B Apparel Brands - B2B apparel brands can focus on producing shirts with prints that fake a certain look making them ideal for work-setting or other formal events leading to disruptive innovations in the industry.
3. Synthetic Textile Manufacturing - Synthetic textile manufacturers can capitalize on the popularity of synthetic human skin clothing items and accessories such as seamless, realistic-looking skin suits by creating more designs and innovating further to create 'skin-like' clothing but not necessarily using human skin.
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