It is not an easy task to take over for one of the most prominent and critically acclaimed designers in the fashion industry, but Bill Gaytten managed to impress the audience with the John Galliano Spring 2012 collection.
After a disastrous couture collection last season, Gaytten redeemed himself with the Ready to Wear spring show. While die-hard fashionistas may have a hard time accepting a John Galliano collection that was not designed by Galliano himself (the designer was fired from both his namesake fashion house as well as Dior after a scandal last year), the John Galliano Spring 2012 collection was a pleasant surprise.
Focusing on the print trend that is so prevalent in the fashion industry at the moment, Gaytten told Style.com, "There's that thing about nannies," referring to his Mary Poppins-inspired collection.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Print Fashion Trend
- There is an opportunity for designers to experiment and push the boundaries with prints in their collections.
- Designer Succession Planning
- More fashion houses need to have a succession plan in place for when their creative directors depart in order to ensure smooth transitions.
- Redemption Collections
- Designers who have previously been through scandal or controversy can take the opportunity to redeem themselves with well-received collections.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- There is a need for more innovative and experimental designs to keep the industry fresh and exciting.
- Human Resources
- Fashion houses could benefit from HR departments focused on talent management and succession planning.
- Public Relations
- Designers who have been through scandals need PR teams who can help them navigate the aftermath and rebuild their reputations.
