With the popularity of cats, it’s no wonder that Jean Paul Gaultier used fierce felines as his muse for his Fall/Winter 2013 couture show. The cat inspiration was a theme he used throughout an astonishing number of forty-four different looks. Even though animal print can go from fun to trashy in the matter of an accessory, Gaultier used it sparingly enough that it worked perfectly with his couture outfits.
The leopard print was seen everywhere from hats, dresses and the most common accessory, stockings. Most shockingly, some of the models (Lindsey Wixson included) had their hair leopard printed. In a runway with a lot of big hair, those printed bouffant styles stood out like a model in a jungle, and looked fabulously different. Jean Paul Gaultier not only knows how to make awe-inspiring clothes, but he also knows how to bring out the wild animal in all of us.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Animal-inspired Fashion
- The use of fierce feline prints in Jean Paul Gaultier's couture collection presents an opportunity for designers to explore animal-inspired fashion in their own creations.
- Statement Accessories
- Jean Paul Gaultier's use of leopard print accessories, such as stockings and hair, suggests a trend for bold and statement-making accessories in the fashion industry.
- Subtle Print Incorporation
- Gaultier's ability to use animal print sparingly in his couture outfits highlights an opportunity for designers to explore subtle and tasteful ways to incorporate prints into their designs.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- The use of fierce feline prints in couture collections presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to explore new and bold designs.
- Accessories
- Jean Paul Gaultier's incorporation of leopard print accessories suggests an opportunity for the accessories industry to create bold and eye-catching statement pieces.
- Hair Care
- The leopard printed bouffant hairstyles showcased in Gaultier's runway present an opportunity for the hair care industry to explore unique and daring hairstyle trends.
