'Black Weirdos,' a Japanese fashion label that's known for its unconventional menswear offerings, updated its selection with its 2017 Spring/Summer collection.
As HYPEBEAST reports, the inspiration for the apparel came from the "80s African hardcore punk scene that combined folk music and chant." Included in the new Black Weirdos collection are silk souvenir jackets with beautiful embroidered designs on the backs, oversized pajama-style shirts, dashiki shirts, tie-dye tees with graphic prints, baseball jerseys, and bucket hats. Along with the apparel, Black Weirdos dropped a short track from 'OFF-U SOUND RECORDINGS' that speaks to its creative inspiration.
Currently, the entire collection can be found at Supply Tokyo, an online retailer that also has some of the Japanese brand's past offerings, which include 'The Virgin Mary Candle,' and a number of other unique streetwear pieces.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- African Punk-inspired Apparel
- Designers and clothing creators could explore incorporating inspiration from global cultures to create unique and unconventional fashion lines.
- Silk Souvenir Jackets
- The trend of utilizing fabrics and designs to create souvenir jackets, which can be versatile pieces of clothing, could be a key innovation opportunity.
- Tie-dye Tees with Graphic Prints
- The use of tie-dye patterns in combination with graphic prints offers a way to create distinctive and eye-catching designs, which could inspire new fashion trends.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion and Apparel Industry
- Companies within the fashion and apparel industry could look at launching new lines inspired by global cultures, such as African punk fashion.
- Streetwear Industry
- The streetwear industry could benefit from incorporating unconventional styles and materials into their designs to create unique and bold products.
- Music Industry
- By incorporating music and sound into their products, designers could create immersive experiences for their customers, leading to new innovative products within the music industry.
