Kuala Lumpur-based fashion label JOE CHIA recently announced that it is launching an upcoming collection alongside mastermind Japan entitled A QUIET REBELLION. The new range of goods started back at Joe Chia's studio, which now turns into a four-piece capsule collection done alongside Masaaki Homma.
The collection itself is made up of four items in total including the Lintas Jacket, the IMA tee, the Caya Drop Crotch Pants, and the 117 Turenne Sweater. It is a celebration of details, fine and intricate craftsmanship, and a dark tonal palette. The item that leads the collection is the 117 Turenne sweater, which was a silhouette that was made with inspiration from the Fall/Winter 2016 'Not Afraid' collection.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Functional Streetwear
- The rise of versatile streetwear pieces that are both fashionable and practical.
- Collaborative Capsule Collections
- A trend towards limited edition fashion lines developed in collaboration between different brands and designers.
- Dark Tonal Palettes
- A shift towards fashion pieces featuring muted colors and deep hues.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can innovate by creating versatile streetwear pieces with intricate craftsmanship and minimal design.
- Retail
- Retail companies can take advantage of the trend towards collaborative capsule collections to offer limited edition pieces made in collaboration with other brands or collections.
- Art and Design
- Art and design companies can create products and collections that align with the trend towards dark, moody and expressive designs.
