BOTTER, a creative fashion duo comprised of Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, apparently delivered the "definition of Caribbean Couture" during the Spring/Summer 2024 presentation during Paris Fashion Week. From orange tank tops with an extremely unusual knit pattern to black skirts with kitschy detailing, the silhouettes definitely prompt interest.
BOTTER was intentional about presenting its playfully whimsical fashion collection for the season in a gender-fluid manner—"men wore crochet tops with incorporated bralettes, while others were covered in florals and frills." The Caribbean Couture presentation also called attention to BOTTER's Reebok runners and sliders, a collaboration that has stirred the sneakerheads. Pegged as the label's "most wearable collection to date," the capsule still includes some avant-garde silhouettes, incorporating plastic bead tubes that create unexpected visual design elements for the already stunning silhouettes.
Caribbean Couture Fashion Collections
BITTER Delivers a Playful Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule
Trend Themes
1. Caribbean Couture Fashion - Opportunity for designers to explore playful and whimsical fashion collections inspired by Caribbean culture.
2. Gender-fluid Fashion - Potential for brands to create gender-neutral clothing that challenges traditional fashion norms.
3. Collaboration with Sneaker Brands - Opportunity for fashion labels to collaborate with sneaker brands to create unique and coveted footwear designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can innovate by incorporating Caribbean-inspired motifs and designs into their collections.
2. Gender-inclusive Fashion - Retailers can cater to a wider audience by offering gender-neutral clothing options that are fashionable and trendy.
3. Footwear - Sneaker companies can collaborate with fashion labels to create limited edition sneaker designs that merge fashion and sports functionality.