Urban designer brand Rag & Bone recently unveiled its 'Toni Mini Skirt,' which is constructed from a sleek patent-leather, and boasts a simplistic silver buckle at the top that further contributes to the edgy aesthetic.
The skirt is meant to hit just above the fingertips, and has a high-waisted design. This gives it a flattering fit on any wearer, as it's made to accentuate the smallest part of the torso, while drawing attention to the legs and lengthening them.
The skirt is made from a supple leather material, which holds its shape and doesn't stretch as it's worn. This makes it a durable staple to add to one's closet, as the heavy duty material and hardware are likely to stay in mint condition for years.
What's Driving This Trend
- Patent-leather Fashion
- Opportunities to innovate by using patent-leather in various fashion items to create a bold and edgy aesthetic.
- High-waisted Designs
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating high-waisted designs that accentuate the smallest part of the torso while lengthening the legs.
- Textured Mini Skirts
- Trending aesthetic of textured mini skirts being featured in urban designer brands.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Opportunities for fashion designers and brands to incorporate textured leather and patent-leather in high-waisted designs for mini skirts and other clothing items.
- Retail
- Innovative retail and e-commerce stores can capitalize on the trend of textured leather mini skirts by offering them in their product line.
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturing industries can focus on creating more durable and long-lasting leather materials for fashion items like mini skirts.
