Nepenthe's AiE label just launches its latest collection for the Fall/Winter 2019 season -- the name of the brand is short for 'Arts in Education' and features a strong sense of workwear shapes. The brand highlights the seasonal transition from the warm seasons to the colder ones.
This is informed with layered designs to suit the changing temperature, decorating the pieces with bold pattern designs. There are hits of leopard prints, plaid, and abstract Batik patterns. Notably, there are also strong features of technical fabrication to highlight the intricate craftsmanship. The balance of elevated patterns and fabric are balanced with casual and relaxed silhouettes. As a touch of utilitarianism, the baggy denim bottoms are made with duck canvas materials with off-kilter mismatching patterns.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Layered Designs
- Opportunity for brands to create fashion pieces that cater to changing temperatures with layered designs.
- Bold Pattern Designs
- Potential for brands to incorporate bold pattern designs, such as leopard prints, plaid, and abstract Batik, into their collections.
- Technical Fabrication
- Innovation opportunity for brands to showcase intricate craftsmanship through the use of technical fabrics.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can explore opportunities to create seasonal relaxed layering fashion pieces.
- Textile
- Textile industry can benefit from the demand for fabrics suitable for layered designs and bold pattern creations.
- Craftsmanship
- Opportunity for craftsmanship-focused industries to leverage technical fabrication techniques for elevated patterns in fashion.
