One of the most talented, but unappreciated designers of haute couture, the Italian design god teamed up with a fellow countryman to deliver the Aquilano.Rimondi Spring 2010 collection.
An ode to centuries past, and the rich fabrics, hand-embroidery, draping and manipulation, the Aquilano.Rimondi Spring 2010 line was a luxurious and crowd pleasing mixture of jewel tones, brocades, lightly dusted gold fabrics and patch-worked trimmings.
Implications - Many of today's foremost fashion trends actually have their basis in the past. Today's consumers are obsessed with fashion from bygone eras. While most of these trends have called back to the 80s and 70s, companies or products that can state their historical appeal have the ability to easily differentiate themselves from those using the popular form of retro styling.
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The Aquilano.Rimondi Spring 2010 Collection is Old School Italy
Trend Themes
1. Fashion Trend for Historical Appeal - Companies or products that can incorporate historical elements into their designs have the opportunity to stand out from competitors using more popular forms of retro styling.
2. Obsession with Bygone Eras - Consumers are drawn to fashion trends that reference the past, with a particular fascination for the 80s and 70s.
3. Luxurious Fabrics and Craftsmanship - There is a growing demand for high-quality fabrics, hand-embroidery, draping, and manipulation in fashion collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage historical appeal to create unique product offerings that capture consumer interest.
2. Textiles - The demand for luxurious fabrics necessitates innovation in textile manufacturing and sourcing.
3. Haute Couture - Designers in the haute couture industry can showcase their talent and craftsmanship through the incorporation of historical elements in their collections.