French fashion designer Christophe Lemaire released a Spring/Summer 2017 men's collection that makes use of various cultural influences in its styles. He collaborated with Sarah-Linh Tran for a series that is both stylish and effortless -- flaunting clean cuts and quality builds. Included in the collection are Japanese-influenced shoes, Arab djellabas, parka jackets and other aspects that transcend different times and cultures simultaneously.
The color palettes of most pieces are elegantly subdued, with neutral tones overtaking the vast majority. These are contrasted by stark white accents in some, including a long trench coat that plays off the multiple navy layers that sit underneath. Lemaire and Tran manage to blend the numerous cultural influences for the line with a sense of ease, making the inspiration clear, while maintaining a uniform fashion throughout.
What's Driving This Trend
- Cultural Collaborations
- Fashion brands can collaborate with designers or artists from different cultures to create collections that appeal to a wider range of consumers.
- Multi-cultural Influences
- Designers can take inspiration from different cultures and incorporate them into their designs in a way that is respectful and appealing to consumers who appreciate diverse influences in fashion.
- Elevated Basics
- Fashion designers can create stylish and effortless collections that focus on quality, clean cuts, and neutral tones, making them versatile and timeless pieces in a consumer's wardrobe.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion and Retail
- Retailers can utilize cultural collaborations and multi-cultural influences to create collections that appeal to a diverse range of customers.
- Footwear
- Shoe designers can look to different cultures for inspiration and create unique styles that stand out in a saturated market.
- Outerwear
- Outerwear brands can create stylish and versatile jackets and coats that draw inspiration from different cultures while still catering to the functionality and durability needs of consumers.
