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This Comme des Garcons x Supreme Collection Draws on UK Punk Subculture

— September 21, 2015 — Fashion
In the wake of their successful Spring/Summer 2014 capsule collection, Comme des Garcons Shirt and Supreme are once again collaborating, this time creating a Fall/Winter collection inspired by UK punk culture.

The illustrious collaborators use classic military silhouettes and patterns to create thick, comfortable streetwear for the Fall/Winter 2015 collection. The UK punk influence shows itself in the line's heavy use of plaid -- including all-plaid pants in a range of colors -- looser fits and laid-back, working class style. The capsule collection is given a boost by Timberland, with the inclusion of a special three-way collaboration boot, available in both black and wheat colorways.

Streetwear labels are co-opting even the most niche of styles to create unique, authentic looks with a fashionable edge -- as evidenced by Comme des Garcons and Supreme using UK punk subculture to create this line of Fall/Winter clothing.

Trend Themes

  1. Authentic Streetwear — Co-opting niche subcultures like UK punk, streetwear labels are creating unique and fashionable clothing lines.
  2. Plaid Fashion — The use of plaid, including all-plaid pants, is on the rise in the streetwear industry.
  3. Collaboration Culture — Fashion brands are embracing collaboration opportunities to create innovative and sought-after collections.

Industry Implications

  1. Streetwear — The streetwear industry has the potential to incorporate niche subcultures and create bold fashion statements.
  2. Fashion — The mainstream fashion industry can learn from streetwear labels and explore the use of plaid and collaboration for disruptive designs.
  3. Footwear — Collaboration opportunities like the Comme des Garcons x Supreme x Timberland boot highlight the potential for innovation in the footwear industry.
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