Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo's 'Tokyo New Age' Fall/Winter 2016 collection spotlighted the work of multiple design talents including Akiko Aoki, Kotoha Yokozawa, Keisuke Yoshida, Ryota Murakam and Soshi Otsuki, whose pieces were an homage to suburban gardens.
Dressed in an all-black wardrobe, models took to the stage in loose-fitting separates that were adorned with fresh foliage. While some donned floral necklaces that embodied the retro flower child aesthetic of the 70s, others made an even bolder statement with sweaters that appeared to bloom with flowers and leaves.
Furthermore, Soshi Otsuki's collection came to a close with an outfit that was accented with oversized fir tree branches -- draped over a monochromatic outfit that consisted of black trousers and a white top. This conceptual menswear range draws inspiration from nature and is a literal translation of modern camouflage.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Suburban Gardens-inspired Collections
- Designers are incorporating foliage-inspired designs into their menswear collections, creating a fresh and nature-inspired look.
- 70s-inspired Flower Child Aesthetic
- Floral necklaces and bold sweaters that mimic flowers and leaves are making a comeback, adding a retro touch to menswear.
- Conceptual Camouflage Menswear
- Menswear designers are exploring the concept of modern camouflage, incorporating oversized fir tree branches and nature-inspired elements into their collections.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion brands and designers can explore nature-inspired designs and incorporate floral patterns and foliage elements into their collections to cater to consumers seeking unique and fresh looks.
- Menswear
- Menswear brands can tap into the trend of garden-themed collections, offering customers a new and nature-inspired aesthetic.
- Accessories
- Accessory designers can create floral necklaces and nature-inspired accessories that complement the garden-themed menswear collections, capturing the retro flower child aesthetic and modern camouflage concept.
