Japanese fashion label BLAHW introduces its latest collection for the season and it is inspired by the chaos that ensued in the past year. The brand launches a capsule for the Fall/Winter 2021 season and specifically looks to the Portrait of Tracy by Jaco Pastorius.
The artist evokes delicate emotions through his works of art through the textures and atmosphere. It seamlessly sets the tone for the seasonal designs, elevated by relaxed cuts and a versatile color palette. The seasonal capsule also remixes some staple silhouettes including half-tuxedo tops, pierced sweaters, Western style coach jackets, and sideline trousers. This gives the capsule a more outré spirit in contrast to the more conventional pieces such as belt pants, tees, knitted hoodies, oversized shirts, and work jackets.
Image Credit: Yusuke Kitamura
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Jazz-inspired Menswear
- Opportunity for designers to incorporate music-inspired elements into apparel designs and collections
- Revamped Staple Silhouettes
- Chance for clothing brands to refresh classic clothing styles with quirky and unique design elements
- Textured Atmospheres
- Possibility for fashion designers to experiment with the use of textures and create unique apparel designs
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- Innovation opportunity for clothing and apparel companies to create unique designs and collections inspired by musicians and using unconventional textures
- Music and Entertainment
- Opportunity for musicians and artists to collaborate with fashion brands and designers to inspire or influence fashion design through their works
- Art
- Chance for artists to inspire fashion design elements through their works, leading to more art-inspired fashion collections
