The COS Spring/Summer 2011 collection has a very minimalist approach; the line is predominantly composed of single-hued pieces in cobalt, gray, white and black. The collection's simplicity and fresh, clean aesthetic brings elegance to the clothes.
The COS Spring/Summer 2011 collection features several one-piece outfits with a few simple stripe patterns. In this case, less is truly more. See more images from the line above.
Implications - It was only a few years ago that American Apparel introduced the concept of "simple, yet elegant" into youth fashion and started a movement that is still felt in fashion today. Corporations and brands can capitalize on the work of this avant-garde rehash by appealing directly to a consumer's desire for simple, minimalist designs.
Cobalt Shift Dresses
The Wonderfully Minimal COS Spring/Summer 2011 Collection
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Fashion - With the rise of minimalist fashion, there is an opportunity for brands to appeal to consumers' desire for simple, yet elegant designs.
2. Single-hued Pieces - The popularity of single-hued pieces, such as cobalt dresses from the COS Spring/Summer 2011 collection, presents an opportunity for brands to create streamlined and cohesive fashion lines.
3. Stripe Patterns - The simple stripe patterns found throughout the COS Spring/Summer 2011 collection offer a disruptive opportunity for brands to incorporate subtle designs that still maintain the minimalist aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the minimalist trend with streamlined and simple designs.
2. Retail - Retail companies can take advantage of the popularity of single-hued pieces by curating cohesive and minimalist fashion lines.
3. Textiles - The demand for simple stripe patterns in the fashion industry presents a disruptive opportunity for the textiles industry to create fresh designs that align with the minimalist aesthetic.