The Pigalle Fall 2018 collection recently debuted and the line's inspiration comes from a personal place of designer Stéphane Ashpool. The French designer recalls his background in dance from early childhood and the settings it took place in. With nostalgic influences, Ashpool constructs the Fall 2018 collection based on his memories of his childhood dance studio alongside his mother, who is a choreographer. The bright accessories and colorful wigs that are in the show are meant to be an ode to his dancer mother.
The collection focuses on a variety of looks that range from outerwear, track looks, and childlike prints. Some pieces from the Pigalle Fall 2018 collection include a scarlet red track suit, a short-sleeve robe coat, unique purple track pants, silk pajamas, a biker jacket, and a cowhide jacket.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Dance-inspired Menswear
- The combination of dance and fashion presents an opportunity for designers to create unique and expressive collections.
- Childhood Nostalgia
- Designers can tap into the emotional power of childhood nostalgia to create collections that evoke strong feelings in their customers.
- Colorful Accessories
- Bright and unique accessories can be used to add an element of fun and playfulness to otherwise traditional menswear collections.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating dance-inspired elements and childhood nostalgia into their menswear collections.
- Entertainment
- Dance can be an influential source of inspiration for the entertainment industry to create visually exciting and dynamic stage performances.
- Art
- The interplay between fashion and dance provides opportunities for artists to explore the relationship between movement and form.
