The Carhartt WIP Fall/Winter 2020 collection with MR PORTER and it is full of items that are true to the workwear brand, especially the silhouettes. The items are a perfect blend of utilitarian design elements work workwear influenced designs to welcome the colder seasons.
Through the entire capsule, the brand showcases subtle details that elevate the traditional pieces from the brand's rich archives. This includes the overdyed fabrication that add dramatic effect to the triple stitched shoulder construction. The boiler suits are now available in a new stretch twill material and the Double Knee pants are made with pre-aged canvas materials for even more durability. The rest of the capsule also boasts functional items such as digital camo, GORE-TEX INFINIUM technology, and real foilage.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Utilitarian Fall Fashion
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating clothing that merges utilitarian design elements with fashion-forward aesthetics for the colder seasons.
- Technical Design
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating unique fabrication techniques and functional details into clothing designs.
- Workwear Influenced Designs
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in reimagining workwear-inspired clothing with a modern twist.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by creating utilitarian and technical clothing for the fall season.
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the apparel manufacturing industry by implementing new fabrication techniques and incorporating functional details in clothing production.
- Outdoor Gear
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor gear industry by developing workwear-inspired clothing that combines durability with style and functionality.
