Once again designer Jean Paul Gaultier finishes his show with a bang by choosing Austrian singer Conchita Wurst for his Jean Paul Gualtier Fall 2014 couture line.
For couture spring 2014, Gaultier finished his burlesque butterfly show with the sultry Dita Von Teese. But Wurst’s finale was much more rich—he wore a gothic bridal gown with a patent red waist-cinching belt and a black veil.
The Jean Paul Gualtier Fall 2014 collection left the butterfly realm behind and delved into a hauntingly ghoulish haute couture look. Night prowling vampires took over the catwalk in the recent Paris runway show dressed in body-con leather and well-tailored suits. The collection boasts Victorian lace, black jumpsuits, gold chains, slouchy couture joggers paired with equally slouchy off-shoulder sweatshirts and winged angelic-like creations that juxtaposed the other dark, vampiric numbers in the line-up.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Hauntingly Ghoulish Haute Couture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designers can explore the fusion of gothic elements with high fashion, creating unique and daring couture collections for a niche market.
- Body-con Leather and Tailored Suits
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fashion brands can tap into the demand for edgy yet sophisticated clothing by offering body-con leather garments and well-tailored suits with a dark twist.
- Victorian Lace and Slouchy Couture Joggers
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining the elegance of Victorian lace with the comfort of slouchy couture joggers opens avenues for designing high-fashion athleisurewear with a touch of romanticism.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fashion designers can leverage the allure of gothic aesthetics to create bold, statement-making collections that cater to a niche market.
- Luxury Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Luxury fashion brands can incorporate dark and edgy elements into their collections, targeting consumers seeking unique and avant-garde haute couture pieces.
- Athleisurewear
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: The fusion of romantic Victorian lace with slouchy couture joggers presents an opportunity for athleisurewear brands to tap into the growing demand for stylish and comfortable activewear with a fashion-forward twist.
