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.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Authentic Streetwear
- Co-opting niche subcultures like UK punk, streetwear labels are creating unique and fashionable clothing lines.
- Plaid Fashion
- The use of plaid, including all-plaid pants, is on the rise in the streetwear industry.
- Collaboration Culture
- Fashion brands are embracing collaboration opportunities to create innovative and sought-after collections.
Where This Applies
- Streetwear
- The streetwear industry has the potential to incorporate niche subcultures and create bold fashion statements.
- Fashion
- The mainstream fashion industry can learn from streetwear labels and explore the use of plaid and collaboration for disruptive designs.
- Footwear
- Collaboration opportunities like the Comme des Garcons x Supreme x Timberland boot highlight the potential for innovation in the footwear industry.
