Teenybopper Fashion for Grownups
Ritsuko Shirahama's 2009 Tokyo Collection
Ritsuko Shirahama is targeting a very youthful market - or at least, those that have the aspirations to look very young again. The collection shown here was presented at Tokyo Fashion Week. Pieces range from the very sheer to the very sleek, to the very schoolgirl-esque. The dresses are a rainbow of colors and layers. Shirahama might be leaning into the teenybopper fashion genre, but rebellion and daring is always the mark of the catwalks. Note the stylish platforms that give legs a long, lithe, look.
Trend Themes
1. Youthful Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating adult-oriented fashion collections inspired by youthful aesthetics.
2. Sheer and Sleek - There is potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating sheer and sleek designs into mainstream adult fashion.
3. Catwalk Rebellion - Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist by pushing the boundaries and incorporating daring elements from the catwalks into everyday fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on disruptive innovations by catering to adult consumers who seek youthful-inspired designs.
2. Apparel Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the production of adult-oriented clothing items featuring sheer, sleek, and schoolgirl-esque designs.
3. Footwear - The footwear industry can tap into disruptive innovation by creating stylish platforms like those featured in Ritsuko Shirahama's collection.