The Dior brand may be a French fashion house but the Christian Dior Fall '15 Couture Collection reflects the styles of 18th century Britain.
Fusing modern day aesthetics with traditional Edwardian tailoring, this Christian Dior Fall Couture Collection is the best of both worlds. This collection features three-quarter pannier-skirted ball gowns juxtaposed with sporty tops crafted out of embroidered silk. Staying true to the lush appeal of couture, mink, cashmere and chinchilla coats are put in competition with top coats in decorative embroidery and pastels.
On the more wearable and modern side of the collection, such pieces as a gray jumpsuit with zipper detail and minute motifs are cinched with a metal belt bearing lacquered discs.
Contemporary Edwardian Fashion
The Christian Dior Fall Couture Line Refashions Traditional Looks
Trend Themes
1. Modern Edwardian Fusion Fashion - The fusion of modern day aesthetics and traditional Edwardian tailoring creates an opportunity for fashion brands to explore other historical fashion movements and merge them with their own design aesthetics.
2. Sporty Couture - Sporty tops crafted out of luxurious materials create an opportunity for athleticwear brands to create high-end couture lines for consumers with a passion for high-fashion and sportswear.
3. Embroidered Outerwear - The use of embroidery on outerwear, such as mink, cashmere and chinchilla coats, creates an opportunity for textile companies to explore new techniques and expand their material offerings.
Industry Implications
1. High Fashion - The trend of Contemporary Edwardian fashion caters to high-end fashion houses and boutique designers that want to incorporate traditional styles in their runway collections.
2. Luxury Textiles - The use of luxurious materials such as mink, cashmere and chinchilla creates an opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop new techniques for using these materials in fashionable outfits.
3. Athleticwear - Sporty couture pieces can be a new way for athleticwear brands to break into the high-end fashion market and create new products for consumers that are looking for stylish and athletic clothing options.