When looking through the photos of the Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2010 collection, I had to pause and make sure I was looking at the right pictures. No ripped stockings, no football shoulders, no grunge? No way.
Way. Featuring skinny black pants, tailored jackets, and a bit of leather (okay, there are also a few mesh pieces), the clothes from the Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2010 collection are more tame than I had thought would ever come from this designer’s imaginative mind.
Perhaps its because Pre-Fall is that in between season when no one really does much shopping, or when people just focus on looking good for work. As Alexander Wang puts it, “My girl, she’s got to go to work sometime.”
What's Driving This Trend
- Leather Workwear
- The use of leather in office wear creates an opportunity for designers to innovate on workwear pieces.
- Tailored Office Wear
- Traditional office wear can be updated by incorporating tailored pieces for a more sophisticated look.
- Seasonal Transitional Clothing
- Designing clothing that can transition from summer to winter provides an opportunity for innovation in the fashion industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Incorporating leather and tailoring into office wear creates an opportunity for fashion designers.
- Retail
- Retailers can take advantage of seasonal transitional clothing by offering customers a wider range of clothing options.
- Accessories
- Innovative accessories, such as leather bags and shoes, can be designed to complement leather office wear.
