A.P.C.'s founder and creative lead Jean Touitou joins himself as the latest collaboration project named A.P.C TOUITOU Interaction #17 which essentially stands for 'Atelier de Production et de Création.' The latest collection is dropping to celebrate its own 35th anniversary. Speaking about the new collection, he states that "Fashion has become what jazz always was: 20% notes and 80% attitude, as Miles Davis Like to say. This means that you don’t need a huge wardrobe to play well."
The upcoming new collection features items such as varsity jackets with patchwork details, washed indigo jeans that are detailed with a chain along the side, knitted sweaters, leather-lined accessories, and much more. It is set to launch on November 3rd.
Anniversary-Honoring Luxe Streetwear
Jean Toutitou Joins Himself for A.P.C.'s 35th Anniversary
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Luxury - The trend of luxury brands collaborating with various designers and creatives for special collections creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion companies to tap into new markets and reach a wider audience.
2. Sustainable Streetwear - As consumers become more conscious about the environment, the trend of sustainable streetwear presents an innovation opportunity for sustainable fashion companies to appeal to the growing market of eco-friendly consumers.
3. Minimalist Fashion - The trend of minimalist fashion, as showcased in A.P.C.'s new collection, can present an innovation opportunity for fashion companies to explore the beauty of simple and timeless designs that appeal to consumers looking for high-quality and classic pieces of clothing.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - The luxury fashion industry can use the trend of collaboration with creatives and designers to create disruptive innovation in the form of unique, limited-edition collections and products that resonate with consumers who are looking for exclusivity and high-quality items.
2. Streetwear Fashion - The streetwear fashion industry can innovate by exploring the possibilities of sustainable production methods and materials, and tapping into the growing market of eco-conscious streetwear customers.
3. Accessories Fashion - The accessories fashion industry can take cues from A.P.C.'s new collection and explore the opportunities for creating simple, minimalist designs that have a timeless appeal, and emphasize quality materials and craftsmanship.