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The 'Form (In) After' Fashion Show Spotlights Conceptual Art Apparel

— June 28, 2017 — Fashion
The European Institute of Design in Milan recently hosted its annual student runway showcase, which spotlighted daring and sculptural pieces. Titled 'Form (In) After,' the presentation featured eye-catching looks by emerging design talents that included Eros Tolentino, Binghua Mao, and Andrea Consalvo among others.

While Consalvo's signature look was a set of hot pink, deconstructed separates -- accented with Asian-themed patterns, and tie detailing -- Mao stunned fashion fans with an oversized and sculptural denim poncho.

Other standouts in the student runway showcase included a duvet-inspired dress by designer Antonio D'Addio, along with a caped formalwear look by Carlo Cimmino who showed off his love of winged creatures with a feather-inspired bodice, and sequined bird embroidery details.

Trend Themes

  1. Daring and Sculptural Fashion — Opportunity for designers to create bold and visually striking clothing pieces that challenge conventional fashion norms.
  2. Conceptual Art Apparel — Potential for merging fashion and art to create unique wearable artworks that blur the boundaries between disciplines.
  3. Sustainable Denim Innovations — Drive for designers to experiment with sustainable materials and techniques in denim fashion, showcasing eco-friendly solutions.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion Design — Designers can explore new aesthetics and push boundaries with daring and sculptural fashion, setting new trends in the industry.
  2. Art and Fashion Collaboration — Opportunity for artists and fashion designers to collaborate and create conceptual art apparel that appeals to a niche market seeking unique and expressive wearable art.
  3. Eco-friendly Fashion — Sustainable denim innovations present a disruptive opportunity for the fashion industry to shift towards more eco-friendly and conscious manufacturing practices.
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