The Mirte van Wijngaarden Spring/Summer 2015 collection was presented during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam. The designer's work is "characterized by the use of masculine elements that are translated in a new and groundbreaking way."
Mirte's models resembled modern Vikings and donned ensembles made up of layered fabrics and dramatically draped details. The guys took to the runway stage in draped coats, drop crotch trousers and layered vest looks that were paired with top-knot hair and metallic comsetics that were reminiscent of war paint.
In addition to her complex constructions, the Mirte van Wijngaarden Spring/Summer 2015 collection features the use of experimental textures and materials. Her collections capture movement and are designed with both aesthetics and comfort in mind.
What's Driving This Trend
- Experimental Textures
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new, innovative materials and textures for the fashion industry that combine aesthetics and comfort.
- Layered Fabrics
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new techniques for layering fabrics in the fashion industry, allowing for unique and customizable designs.
- Masculine Elements
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to reinterpret and incorporate masculine elements into women's fashion, challenging traditional gender norms.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the fashion industry by pushing the boundaries of materials, design techniques, and gender norms.
- Cosmetics
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop metallic cosmetics inspired by war paint, creating a new trend in the beauty industry that embraces bold and edgy looks.
- Textiles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and develop new experimental textiles that offer both comfort and unique aesthetic qualities, driving innovation in the textile industry.
