The Alberta Ferretti Pre-Fall 2014 collection is inspired by the work of Josef Hoflehner, an award-winning Austrian photographer known for his cinematic shots of ships and sailors. Although it might be apparent to some right off the bat, the designs are influenced by a marine theme. This subtle motif is "evident in everything from peacoats and sailor pants to a painterly jacquard suggestive of moonlit waves," as noted by Style.com.
Full of gold accents, the Alberta Ferretti Pre-Fall 2014 collection particularly focuses on the insignia on officers’ uniforms. Yet for all of this, the designs are elegantly feminine. And for drama, the designer introduced a slew of dyed furs in the form of navy, black and blue pony-skin, mink and fox.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Marine-themed Fashion
- Opportunity to incorporate marine motifs and gold accents in clothing designs.
- Painterly Jacquard
- Incorporating a painterly jacquard in fashion designs can evoke images of moonlit waves.
- Dyed Furs
- Dyed furs in navy, black, and blue shades can add drama to fashion collections.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion designers can draw inspiration from marine-themed motifs and incorporate gold accents and dyed furs.
- Photography
- Photographers can explore cinematic shots of ships and sailors for inspiration.
- Textile and Fur Industry
- The textile and fur industry can create new materials and products inspired by the marine theme and gold accents.
