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Shredded Male Leggings

Sci-Fi Warrior Fashion at Gareth Pugh Fall 2009

— January 26, 2009 — Fashion
Young British designer Gareth Pugh further cemented his reputation as the hottest thing in fashion these days with the debut of his first men's collection in Paris.

Even Delphine Arnault, the heiress to the LVMH empire (Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior), made a rare appearance at the runway of the 27-year-old designer.

The predominantly black and grey Fall 2009 collection was a morbidly sensual post-apocalyptic fusion of goth, sci-fi and peekaboo skin.

Implications - Pugh's crossover into the world of men's fashion is a brilliantly successful one as he stretches the boundaries of conventional menswear to include unseen ideas that are fresh and promising for the future of the fashion world. The press coverage and cosigns the young designer has received from respected sources in the industry are a testament to his vision and talent.
Trend Themes
1. Post-apocalyptic Fashion - The fusion of goth, sci-fi, and peekaboo skin in Gareth Pugh's Fall 2009 collection presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by pushing the boundaries of conventional menswear.
2. Crossover Fashion - Gareth Pugh's successful expansion into men's fashion showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the industry by introducing unseen ideas and fresh perspectives to the traditionally gendered fashion market.
3. Morbid Sensuality - The morbidly sensual aesthetic of Gareth Pugh's Fall 2009 collection creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by challenging conventional notions of beauty and exploring new ways to evoke emotions through fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The debut of Gareth Pugh's men's collection highlights a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry to push the boundaries of traditional menswear and explore new creative directions.
2. Luxury Goods - The presence of Delphine Arnault, heiress to the LVMH empire, at Gareth Pugh's runway signifies a disruptive innovation opportunity within the luxury goods industry to embrace unconventional and boundary-pushing designs.
3. Media and Journalism - The press coverage and cosigns received by Gareth Pugh's collection indicate a disruptive innovation opportunity in the media and journalism industry to explore and promote emerging, avant-garde fashion designers.
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