Celebrated Japanese clothing brand BAPE translated its edgy streetwear styles to formal cuts, resulting in a number of camouflage suits, graphic button-ups and satirically dapper images in its Fall/Winter series.
Though the clothing genres are typically on the opposite side of the fashion spectrum, BAPE shows that camouflage prints and mustache-sporting apes are possible for any occasion. The Fall/Winter line features functional looks and designs that are sure to garner its wearer a room's attention. Camouflage suits are accented with the army patterns lightly, with one showing it on the pockets and the lapel with a black on grey color scheme.
A three-piece version features a more traditional pin stripe however and is depicted with a mustache-printed tie and shirt. A crew neck shows the ape logo is a formal light, with the brand calling it 'Mr. Bathing Ape' and adorning it with some handsomely groomed facial hair.
What's Driving This Trend
- Formal Camouflage Clothing
- The trend of combining streetwear prints with formal styles can disrupt the fashion industry by blurring the lines between different genres of clothing.
- Satirical Dapper Fashion
- The trend of incorporating humor and satire into formal wear can disrupt the fashion industry by appealing to a younger, more playful demographic.
- Functional Formal Wear
- The trend of designing formal wear with practical features can disrupt the fashion industry by creating more versatile and functional clothing options.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Industry
- The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of formal camouflage clothing by incorporating elements of streetwear into their formal wear lines.
- Wedding Industry
- The wedding industry can capitalize on the trend of satirical dapper fashion by offering more playful and unique formal wear options for grooms and groomsmen.
- Retail Industry
- The retail industry can capitalize on the trend of functional formal wear by offering clothing that is both stylish and practical for everyday wear.
