I have been seeing quite a lot of fashion inspiration for women being pulled from supernatural sources and now, by the looks of the SADAK SS12 lookbook and collection, men are starting to follow suit. A dark and devious line, these are no Gandalf the Grey outfits. Instead, they have a more sinister presence as that portrayed by Gandalf's nemesis Saruman the White.
Full of black draping and layered looks, the SADAK SS12 collection also focuses a lot of various textures, which give these outfits some much needed dimension. I especially like the zipper detail on the pants, which also allow them to be opened up from straight-legged to an almost harem fit.
The SADAK SS12 lookbook was shot by Daniel Bolliger.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Supernatural Style
- Fashion inspired by supernatural sources is becoming more popular for men and women, presenting opportunities for innovative collections with a dark and devious aesthetic.
- Black Drape
- Collections featuring black draping and layered looks, combined with various textures, offer new and exciting opportunities for dark fashion lines.
- Zipper Detail
- Zipper details on pants that allow for different fits, such as straight-legged to harem fit, are presenting unique opportunities for creative fashion designs.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can explore new trends and aesthetics inspired by supernatural sources, and incorporate textured black draping designs.
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Apparel manufacturers can experiment with different zipper details on pants, jackets, and other garments to create unique and innovative designs.
- Photography
- Photographers can collaborate with fashion designers to create visually stunning lookbooks that showcase the dark and devious aesthetic of supernatural-inspired fashion collections.
