Reimagined Utilitarian Traditional Silhouettes

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MEANSWHILE’s SS 2020 Boasts Functional Garments

— December 30, 2019 — Fashion
The ultra-chic functional garments in the MEANSWHILE collection find a balance between two extremes. The Japanese label offers a stylish take on traditionally Eastern silhouettes and reinterprets their aesthetic through the lens of contemporary sensibilities, with an emphasis on utilitarian qualities.

In terms of material use, MEANSWHILE employed a variety of fabrics and textiles for its functional garments – from “ black mesh, orange nylon, and brown canvas” to “iridescent rubber overlays, gray wool and light blue denim.” The Japanese label calls attention to the Harrington Jacket which boasts a durable high-density gabardine with a 60 double-cotton warp yarn.”

The MEANSWHILE Spring/Summer 2020 collection is expected to drop early next year.


Image Credit: Toshio Ohno/ Meanswhile

Trend Themes

  1. Functional Garments — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating garments that combine style and utility through the use of diverse materials and textiles.
  2. Reinterpreted Aesthetics — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in blending traditional Eastern silhouettes with contemporary sensibilities to create unique and stylish designs.
  3. Utilitarian Qualities — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing garments that emphasize practicality and functionality without compromising on style.

Industry Implications

  1. Apparel Manufacturing — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the production of functional garments that incorporate diverse materials and fabrics.
  2. Fashion Design — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in reinterpreting traditional Eastern silhouettes through a contemporary lens to create new and unique aesthetic styles.
  3. Textile Industry — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of diverse fabrics and textiles that offer both style and utilitarian qualities.
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