Raf Simons introduces the latest Co-Ed collection designed for the Fall/Winter 2021 season and it features a plethora of baggy silhouettes. The oversized designs is made to challenge conventional looks by “[suggesting] different form language and new purposes,” in a statement by the brand on the show notes.
The garments are made from a genderless approach and features oversized sweaters, quilted jackets, relaxed shirts, and much more. Some of the pieces are stitched with phrases that are close to Simons' heart when overlooking the new pieces. This includes words such as "Devotion," "Dichotomy," "Equanimity," and "Ataraxia." All of these words have a special meaning to the designer, especially during the more difficult times of the year.
Image Credit: Raf Simons
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Oversized Fashion
- Opportunity to explore more unconventional and genderless clothing designs with a focus on oversized silhouettes.
- Personalized Stitching
- Opportunity to offer customizations to clothing designs through the use of stitching and embroidery.
- Text-embedded Fashion
- Opportunity to incorporate text and phrases with personal meaning into clothing designs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion brands and designers can explore new trends and designs in oversized, genderless clothing and personalized stitching.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Textile manufacturers can develop new materials and techniques that cater to the demand for oversized and unconventional clothing.
- Retail
- Retailers can curate a personalized shopping experience, offering customizations and unique designs to customers who seek a more personalized approach to fashion.
