Berlin-based fashion label Ottolinger unveiled its latest collection for Fall/Winter 2018 at Paris Fashion Week. The entire collection visually looks like it has endured some serious heat, with offerings that appear burnt, shredded and melted. Ottolinger delivered a series of long skirts, collared tops, sweaters, button-down shirts, miniature bags, denim pieces and gingham pieces.
The Ottolinger Fall/Winter 2018 collection made such a statement that it was nominated for the LVMH prize. One standout item from the capsule is the small melted handbag with clear handles and a pink body. There's also shredded and burnt detailed gingham, denim tops and bottoms that have adopted destroyed concepts and checkerboard green pants. Additionally, there are also pieces such as fur-lined coats and sheer dresses offered in the new Ottolinger collection.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Burnt Fabrics
- Opportunity for innovative fabric treatments that incorporate burnt and shredded elements into fashion designs.
- Melted Bags
- Potential to create unique handbags that feature melted details, clear handles, and unconventional shapes.
- Destroyed Concepts
- Opportunity to incorporate destroyed aesthetics into denim pieces, gingham fabrics, and other fashion items for a distinct, edgy look.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion designers can explore new techniques and materials to create collections that feature burnt fabrics and melted bags.
- Textiles
- The textile industry can develop specialized fabrics that can be burned and shredded for designers who want to incorporate these elements into their collections.
- Accessories
- Handbag designers can experiment with unconventional materials and melted details to create unique and eye-catching accessories.
