Unveiled at ModaLisboa Fashion Week, the Ricardo Andrez Fall/Winter 2016 collection stunned audiences with its unique and youthful aesthetic. Redefining traditional skate and surf attire, the designer dressed models in a patterned black and white wardrobe that was subtly accented with bold pops of color.
While this collection's standouts included bomber jackets, masculine kilts and sweatpants that each boasted the same monochromatic pattern, its more surprising pieces included oversized pink sweatshirts and cropped windbreakers.
Though conceptual at times, the Ricardo Andrez Fall/Winter 2016 runway presentation was also surprisingly wearable and was strategically designed to appeal to urban dwellers. When they weren't promoting comfort, the collection's pieces looked as if they could withstand the elements of a busy city.
What's Driving This Trend
- Printed Sportswear
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in 3D printed activewear to elevate the industry.
- Masculine Kilt Fashion
- Innovative opportunity to create new styles and add a feminine twist to the traditionally male garment.
- Oversized Sweatshirts
- Opportunity to incorporate technology with hidden pockets and devices in plus-sized clothing for the modern age.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Rethink traditional skate and surf style clothing to develop new fashion concepts.
- Textile
- Innovate new fabric technologies and sustainability practices for both athletic and casual wear.
- Tech Wearables
- Opportunity to create an integrated hoodie which responds to physical activity and body temperature.
