Martial Arts-Themed Fashion

Nicholas Daley's FW21 Capsule Nods to the 70s for Inspiration

Nicholas Daley introduces the newest collection designed specifically for the Fall/Winter 2021 season. The seasonal range is entitled 'Forgotten Fury' and it references black martial arts for inspiration. Notably, the fashion label also focuses strongly on the 70s and the film era during that time as well as the soundtracks of the time.

The garments capture the same spirit in multiple ways. This includes natural Irish linens informing the pieces along with durable wax cotton that is used to make up the shirts and smocks. A bold bespoke tiger stripe jacquard details some of the apparel in Marine Blue and purple. The rest of the capsule includes the kimono jacket and beach shirt detailed in Shibori.

Image Credit: Nicholas Daley

Martial Arts-inspired Fashion
Businesses in the fashion industry could explore using martial arts themes as inspiration to create unique garments.
Retro 70s-inspired Fashion
Designers in the fashion industry could create new collections inspired by the 70s film era with nods to iconic soundtracks.
Sustainable and Durable Fabrics
Businesses in the fashion industry could explore using durable and sustainable fabrics like Irish linens and wax cotton in new collections.

Where This Applies

Fashion
Designers and brands could look to introduce martial arts-inspired fashion pieces to appeal to niche consumer audiences.
Film and Music Industry Collaborations
The film and music industry could collaborate with fashion industry leaders to create apparel collections inspired by iconic films and soundtracks from the 70s and beyond.
Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable fashion companies could explore using durable fabrics like Irish linens and wax cotton to create long-lasting apparel pieces that are also environmentally friendly.
SCORE
4.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 76%
Activity 42%
Freshness 10%

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