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The Kolor Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Mixes Retro and Modern Styles

— June 30, 2012 — Fashion
Making waves at Paris Fashion Week, the Kolor Spring/Summer 2013 collection highlights relaxed menswear with a retro-modern feel. This youthful runway show features a series of the brand's edgy yet wearable pieces that take inspiration from a collegiate prep school aesthetic.

Ditching impeccable tailoring and clean lines for oversized silhouettes and low maintenance layers, this effortlessly cool collection exudes an air of understated elegance. The Kolor Spring/Summer 2013 collection explores contemporary cuts showcased through blazers that are short in length, in carefree casuals and deconstructed outerwear pieces.

Displaying utilitarian, preppy and sporty styles, this fashion-forward runway show is a melting pot of status and swag. The mesmerizing menswear line pays homage to the past while remaining both contemporary and current.

Trend Themes

  1. Relaxed Menswear — Opportunity for brands to create relaxed and casual clothing for men that blends retro and modern styles.
  2. Oversized Silhouettes — Opportunity to design clothing with oversized silhouettes and low maintenance layers, giving a sense of effortless cool.
  3. Contemporary Cuts — Opportunity to experiment with contemporary cuts in blazers, casuals, and outerwear pieces, combining traditional and modern elements.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend towards relaxed menswear and oversized silhouettes in their designs.
  2. Apparel Manufacturing — Manufacturers can adapt their production processes to accommodate the creation of clothing with contemporary cuts.
  3. Retail — Retailers have the opportunity to stock and market clothing that blends retro and modern styles, catering to the demand for relaxed menswear.
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