At Paris Fashion Week 2014, Karl Lagerfeld presented the glittery Chanel Spring 2014 Collection. The haute couture fashion show looked like a sparkly explosion in a modern minimalist nightclub. The runway models rocked the theme of fashion elite in street wear in a nightclub. The Paris fashion week 2014 show featured glittery, sheer evening gowns, bodysuits, crop tops and corset stitched jumpers -- plus sneakers and fanny packs for a 90s electro-pop vibe.
Cara Delevingne opened and closed the show absolutely rocking the streetwear and high fashion-infused looks. Sneakers paired with evening dresses has been a favorite go to look for celebrities like Kirsten Stewart and it’s evident that Lagerfeld is taking notes from famous muses and pop culture.
The Chanel Spring 2014 collection effortlessly infuses high fashion with casual 90s stripy neon colors and makeup, even adding retro elbow and knee pads to an outfit. Cara shows us that these high fashion looks are easy to replicate just by pairing sneakers with a glittery dress!
Sneaker-Infused Lace Couture
The Chanel Spring 2014 Collection Rocks Paris Fashion Week
Trend Themes
1. Glittery Evening Wear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing evening wear that combines glamour and comfort by incorporating sneakers into the outfits.
2. Streetwear-inspired Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating high fashion looks that are influenced by streetwear styles, catering to the growing demand for casual and comfortable clothing.
3. 90s Nostalgia - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on the nostalgia trend by incorporating neon colors, retro accessories, and 90s-inspired makeup into fashion collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to blend luxury and comfort in fashion, tapping into the growing demand for versatile and unique clothing designs.
2. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sneakers that are designed to complement and enhance evening wear, bridging the gap between formal and casual footwear.
3. Beauty - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating makeup and beauty products that embrace 90s nostalgia and offer a fresh take on retro-inspired looks.