"I research with instinct, you see. It has to be a vague impression, but don't get into the details. Reinvent the details," says designer Karl Lagerfeld when describing his approach to the latest Chanel Resort 2014 collection.
The seasonal offerings for this vacation season showed like the wardrobe for the timeless elegance that has come to characterize the Chanel identity. Indeed, there was vast attention payed to each garment with intricate embroidery, prim tailoring and the ever-present pearl trope.
Lagerfeld is nothing if not consistent in his ability take from cultural inspiration and refine key themes to create collections that are both fresh and true to the French maison's stylizes aesthetic. Taking from the finest of South-East Asian cultural elements, the Chanel Resort 2014 embodies the spirit of luxurious leisure.
Cultural Couture Runways
The Chanel Resort 2014 Collection Was Inspired by Singaporean Styles
Trend Themes
1. Cultural-inspired Fashion - The success of the Chanel Resort 2014 Collection demonstrates an opportunity for designers to take inspiration from cultural elements to create fresh and unique fashion collections.
2. Luxury Vacation Wear - The focus on vacation-ready fashion highlights an opportunity for designers and retailers to cater to the luxury travel market.
3. Intricate Embroidery - The use of intricate embroidery in the Chanel Resort 2014 Collection suggests a trend in fashion towards detailed and elaborate designs.
Industry Implications
1. High-end Fashion - The success of the Chanel Resort 2014 Collection suggests an opportunity for high-end fashion designers and retailers to incorporate cultural elements and intricate designs into their collections.
2. Luxury Travel - The focus on vacation-ready fashion in the Chanel Resort 2014 Collection highlights an opportunity for luxury travel companies to partner with fashion designers to create unique and exclusive collections for their clients.
3. Embroidery Suppliers - The trend towards intricate embroidery in fashion suggests an opportunity for embroidery suppliers to create unique and high-quality materials for fashion designers and retailers.