Lukhanyo Mdingi’s newest collection is dubbed ‘BURKINA,’ expanding on the idea of human ingenuity with a range of textural, color-filled pieces. The pieces rely on a tropical color palette and experimental patterning to display a stimulating "presentation of heritage." Sheer crewneck sweaters are paired with nylon black shorts, while adventurous patterned co-ords perfectly embody Mdingi’s distinct taste.
Multiple knitwear pieces feature appliques and zipper elements, while consumers can explore the full selection through wrap pants, pleated skirts, dresses, and outerwear. Jewelry options tap South African label PICHULIK, fusing their signature style with Mdingi’s pieces. The collection also uses the efforts of Apepf De La Demme, Azpef Zoodo, and Loong Neeré.
Interested parties can view the ‘BURKINA’ Fashion Week visuals.
Multi-Dimensional Apparel Collections
Lukhanyo Mdingi's 'BURKINA' Plays with Color and Patterning
Trend Themes
1. Color-driven Apparel - Fashion collections with a focus on bold and experimental color palettes are on the rise, creating opportunities for designers to push boundaries and tap into consumer demand for unique, standout pieces.
2. Textural Exploration - Designers are incorporating a variety of textures into their apparel collections, providing tactile and visual interest for consumers and opening up creative avenues for material innovation.
3. Mixed-media Fashion - Collections that combine materials and techniques, such as knitwear with appliques and zippers, offer disruptive innovation potential for designers to create unique and multi-functional pieces that incorporate a range of elements.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend towards color-driven, texturally diverse fashion collections by exploring new materials and techniques, and using technology to create sustainable fashion solutions.
2. Jewelry Design - Jewelry designers can collaborate with fashion designers to create complementary pieces that bring an additional layer of interest and style to apparel collections, or they can explore new materials and techniques to create statement pieces that stand alone.
3. Artisan Craftsmanship - Artisans can tap into the trend towards mixed-media fashion to offer unique services such as custom textile weaving, embroidery, or applique work that can be incorporated into fashion collections to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces.