Whimsical Wool Runways

The Middlesex University Graduation Show Boasts Conceptual Knitwear

The Middlesex University's Graduation Collections were unveiled during Graduate Fashion Week and featured wool runway staples that pushed creative boundaries. Boasting a variety of conceptual looks, this presentation opened with a textured knitwear range that was both sculptural and vibrantly hued.

This Fall/Winter 2015/2016 presentation paired oversized sweaters with hanging hats and earmuff accessories and also layered boxy shrugs atop tunics that featured a crocheted construction technique.

This imaginative menswear presentation challenged tradition and opened an audience's minds to a new world of styles that were both outlandish and surprisingly functional. In addition to its unique texture explorations, this knitwear range also featured a candy colored palette that consisted of pale pink, turquoise and violet tones.

Conceptual Knitwear
Opportunities for designers to experiment with new textures and colors in their knitwear collections.
Menswear Redefined
Disruptive innovation opportunities for menswear designers to challenge traditional styles and create outlandish yet functional pieces.
Sculptural Fashion
The rise of sculptural knitwear presents opportunities for high fashion designers to create unique, avant-garde pieces.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
The fashion industry can capitalize on creating knitwear that pushes the creative boundaries while being functional.
Textile
The textile industry can explore new yarns and techniques to create unique and unconventional knitwear textures that will appeal to avant-garde designers.
Retail
Retailers can showcase avant-garde knitwear emphasizing vibrant colors and conceptual designs that will appeal to consumers looking for revolutionary styles.
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4.8 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 82%
Activity 53%
Freshness 8%