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Prim Plastic Editorials

The Vogue Italia Lexi Boling May 2014 Photoshoot is Pliant

— May 29, 2014 — Fashion
The Vogue Italia Lexi Boling photoshoot is a part of the magazine's May 2014 issue. Photographer Steven Meisel captured Boling while clad head to toe in plastic apparel, the bulk of which revealed bathing suits and lingerie pieces beneath the pliant covers.

Stylist Karl Templer opted for the unusual choice of plastic materials. While the look is often limited to raincoats for most, Templer proved that the see-through concept can be applied to the likes of heels, button-up jackets and zip-up tops if need be.

At the same time, although this genre of apparel may be transparent, it is nonetheless functional. In addition to shielding the body from liquids, it also enables women to create chic layered looks that showcase numerous items.
Trend Themes
1. Plastic Clothing - The aesthetic appeal and functionality of plastic clothing provides an opportunity for innovative designs that could disrupt the fashion industry.
2. See-through Apparel - The use of transparent materials in clothing could disrupt traditional fashion by providing new options for layering and styling.
3. Functional Fashion - The practical application of plastic apparel as a protective barrier against liquids provides opportunities for disruption in industries like healthcare and food service.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The use of unconventional materials like plastic in clothing could disrupt traditional fashion by providing a new aesthetic and functional appeal.
2. Healthcare - Plastic apparel with protective properties could disrupt the healthcare industry by providing practical and stylish options for medical professionals.
3. Food Service - The use of plastic apparel for protection could disrupt the food service industry by providing innovative solutions for safety and hygiene.
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