In a time that's rife with fast fashion, the Michael Kors Fall/Winter 2020 ready-to-wear collection revisits timeless pieces in a fresh way that involves sustainability. Some of the styles that made their debut on the runway included chunky sweaters and coats with exaggerated proportions, as well as dresses with sequins made in part from recycled plastic bottles. Beyond clothing, Kors also kept sustainability in mind with the runway design, as the wood that set the scene for the show was donated afterward to NYC's reuse center Materials for the Arts.
While there are plenty of designs for Millennials to admire, one that's particularly nostalgic is the camel cape that nods to a similar style first sported by Naomi Campbell in Kors' Fall 1999 show.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sustainable Fashion
- Opportunity for brands to incorporate recycled materials and sustainable practices into their fashion designs.
- Exaggerated Proportions
- Potential for designers to experiment with oversized and exaggerated silhouettes in their clothing collections.
- Nostalgic Fashion
- Chance for fashion brands to revisit and reimagine iconic styles from the past in a modern and nostalgic way.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can explore new ways to create sustainable designs using recycled materials.
- Textile Recycling
- Opportunity for textile recycling companies to collaborate with fashion brands to create clothing made from recycled materials.
- Event and Set Design
- Event and set design companies can focus on creating sustainable and reusable sets for fashion shows and events.
