Looks from the Costume National Homme Fall/Winter 2014 collection graced the runway for the first time just a few days ago at Milan Fashion Week. The garments in the collection took inspiration from David Bowie, bringing a perfect mix of rocker style with Bowie’s colorful eclecticism.
Like any rock-chic collection, Costume National Homme used accents like fur, zippers and leather detailing to get across its edge. Although a large part of the collection is based in blacks, but there are also plenty of pops of color in electric blue, oranges, purples, emeralds and red to keep the collection from being plain and to reinforce that quintessential Bowie flamboyance.
However, the exuberance of the collection is reined in with its sophisticated use of gradients, tailored silhouettes and rich textures.
Flamboyant Rocker-Inspired Menswear
Costume National Homme Fall/Winter 2014 Channels Bowie
Trend Themes
1. Rocker-inspired Menswear - Opportunity for fashion brands to create collections that channel the eclectic and flamboyant style of rock icons like David Bowie.
2. Colorful Eclecticism - Opportunity for designers to incorporate bold pops of color in their collections, adding a vibrant and playful element to their designs.
3. Sophisticated Use of Gradients - Opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with gradients and ombre effects in their designs, creating a visually interesting and dynamic aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can explore opportunities to create rocker-inspired menswear collections that appeal to consumers looking for unique and eclectic styles.
2. Textiles - Opportunity for textile manufacturers to produce fabrics that offer rich textures and can be used in the creation of sophisticated and edgy menswear.
3. Accessories - Opportunity for accessory designers to create bold and statement-making accessories like zippers and fur accents that complement the rocker-inspired menswear trend.