The Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2014 menswear collection definitely has a regal air about it. In this kingdom that paraded during the first day of Milan Fashion Week, everyone from kings to knights and travellers were fabulously outfitted.
The designer duo took inspiration from Norman Sicily for this collection and the medieval inspiration was not lost throughout. Garments included fur-trimmed sweatshirts with royal icons on them, as well as gorgeous suits, shirts and pants printed with architectural shapes, armor and other medieval motifs.
The collection was primarily made up of dark colors, with an occasional brilliant emerald or ruby tone. Outfits were accessorized with knit versions of a chainmail-like armor headpieces, crowns, bejewelled gloves and shoes, plus modern footwear with brightly coloured laces.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Medieval Menswear
- Opportunity to innovate by adding modern touches to traditional Medieval fashion designs.
- Regal Streetwear
- Opportunity to disrupt the streetwear market with regal-inspired designs.
- Fur Accents
- Opportunity to create more sustainable fur alternatives as a popular trend.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can incorporate Medieval and regal-inspired designs into its clothing lines.
- Textile and Apparel
- The textile and apparel industry can explore new sustainable alternatives for fur accents.
- Streetwear
- The streetwear industry can incorporate regal-inspired designs as a unique and edgy style.
