The Dior Men Fall/Winter 2019 collection recently dropped and it features captivating designs created alongside Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama. The capsule is centered around retro-futuristic prints that are translated through Cherry Blossom and robot graphics.
It adorns pieces including apparel, footwear, accessories, and more. The fashion houses signature B23 sneaker hits the spotlight as it features an upper constructed from blue canvas materials beneath the classic clear paneling. It is also plastered in the special Oblique design by Dior and Sorayama. It infuses a plethora of pink Cherry Blossom prints and a dinosaur robot alongside a branding "DIOR" patch at the midsole. The apparel designs include a gray mark fleece sweater, jersey tees, graphic shirts, cardholders, a necklace with a dinosaur robot, and a bandana.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retro-futuristic Prints
- Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate retro-futuristic prints into their designs and attract a unique customer base.
- Collaborations with Artists
- Potential for fashion brands to collaborate with artists to create captivating and one-of-a-kind collections.
- Mixing High and Low Culture
- Innovative opportunity to blend high fashion with elements of popular culture and create statement pieces.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of retro-futuristic luxe fashion and create new and innovative designs.
- Art
- Art industry can explore collaborations with fashion brands to bring art to a wider audience through wearable and accessible designs.
- Accessories
- Opportunity for accessory brands to incorporate retro-futuristic prints and designs into their products and cater to a fashion-forward customer base.
