American fashion designer Rick Owens sees Egyptian beauty in his collection, but I see harsh nuns.
Models for the Rick Owens S/S 2009 should have been decked out in glitz if they were meant to be dressed like Pharaoh's daughters. Pharoahs liked bling.
In the fashion show, these models appeared out of the fog, missing only the golden ruler used to smack knuckles of bad little boys who oogle little girls in pretty plaid skirts and shiny patent leather shoes... never mind. But I love the boots. They look like waders Miss Mancelona Bass of 1986 would have used.
Egyptian Nun Fashion
Rick Owens S/S 2009
Trend Themes
1. Egyptian-inspired Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion designers to tap into the aesthetic of ancient Egyptian culture to create daring and unique clothing items.
2. Minimalist Fashion Design - There is an opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with austere and bone-like fashion designs that evoke an intriguing sense of darkness.
3. Gothic Fashion Trends - There is an opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate gothic influences into their clothing lines, producing grim yet striking fashion designs.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion Industry - Luxury fashion brands can innovate and set new standards by incorporating unique creative themes or an unconventional minimalist style to set themselves apart from the competition.
2. Streetwear Market - Streetwear brands and designers could explore incorporating gothic aesthetics into their designs to carve out a niche in the ever-growing streetwear market.
3. Costume Design Industry - Costume designers could explore incorporating ancient Egyptian influences into their designs to create visually striking and memorable costumes for stage productions and films.