New York based knitwear designer Graham Tabor compares his work “to that of an archaeological dig.” His designs incorporate layers of knit fabrics, and translucent fabrics detailed with chain and hair strand accessories by Kristin Victoria Barron. The collection results in a look as if the clothes were worn to shreds though years of disintegration underground.
"Organic and sensual hairstyles, intertwinings of hair and textiles, extend each silhouette. These features grant the tribe, which wears them the allure of strange warriors. Tabor's men seem dressed for the sacred ritual which would mark a return to life after a long silence," describes Tabor.
Tabor was one of 10 emerging fashion designers and 10 photographers spotlighted at the 2008 Festival International de Mode et Photographie d'Hyères. These photos were taken by Miguel Villalobos, accessories designed by Kristin Victoria Barron and the hair was styled by Chinatsu Nube. Tabor’s fashions are made with high-tech STOLL knitting machines.
Archaeological Dig Fashion
Knitted Shreds by Graham Tabor
Trend Themes
1. Archaeological Fashion Trends - The use of translucent and knitted fabrics to create layered clothing that looks as if it has been disintegrated underground could inspire a new trend in the fashion industry.
2. Hair and Textile Interwoven Designs - Designs that incorporate organic and sensual hairstyles with interwoven hair and textiles could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry.
3. High-tech Knitted Fabrics for Fashion Design - Tabor's use of high-tech STOLL knitting machines could inspire an innovation trend in the fashion industry for the creation of more intricate and detailed knitwear designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry could use the archaeological fashion trend as an opportunity to create unique and edgy designs that appeal to a wider audience.
2. Textile Industry - The textile industry could benefit from the new trend of interweaving hair and textiles, leading to the production of new fabric materials and designs.
3. Fashion Technology Industry - The use of STOLL knitting machines could inspire innovation in the fashion technology industry, leading to the development of more advanced and intricate clothing manufacturing techniques.