This Elle UK February 2011 editorial called 'Take the Plunge' is all about below-the-knee fashions. Long flowing skirts and bell-bottomed pants are featured as a central spring staple.
The spread features some pretty workwear items (minus the whole bra-showing thing). Gorgeous model Giedre Dukauskaite was photographed by David Vasiljevic. It looks like she had a lot of fun! Check it out in the gallery.
Implications - Conservative fashion are continuing to grow enormously in popularity amongst a sea of consumers who have tired from bare-all fashions. By incorporating an appropriate amount of conservative design and contemporary flair, businesses can ensure their product or service can smoothly evolve over longer periods of time.
What's Driving This Trend
- Conservative Fashion
- Opportunity to incorporate conservative design with contemporary flair.
- Below-the-knee Fashions
- Focus on longer length hemlines for upcoming seasons.
- Workwear Staples
- Creating pieces that can be worn in various work settings.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Produce conservative designs with contemporary touches for longevity in the industry.
- Photography and Modeling
- Opportunity to showcase conservative fashion in a dynamic and engaging manner.
- Retail
- Stocking up on longer hemlines and versatile workwear items to meet consumer demand.
