The Julius Fall/Winter 2015 collection stunned Paris Fashion Week audiences with its signature silhouettes and duvet coat staples. Embracing comfort, the collection tackled winter weather head-on with oversized shapes and cushioned outerwear looks that were guaranteed to keep one warm.
While plans of looking stylish can often go out the window during harsh weather conditions, the Julius Fall/Winter 2015 collection shows the urban man how to stay edgy and warm during the winter.
In addition to its signature duvet coats, this collection's other standouts were its draped leather capes and its more tailored trouser and jacket pairings. Fans of monochromatic styles will appreciate the range that blends bold and sculptural silhouettes with a clean color palette. The menswear collection also pays tribute to popular styles by Martin Margiela and other outerwear pioneers.
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Trend Themes
1. Oversized Outerwear - The trend of oversized outerwear presents opportunities for designing innovative, cozy and stylish cold weather garments.
2. Monochromatic Styles - The trend of monochromatic styles opens possibilities for creating sleek and sophisticated fashion designs in a single color palette.
3. Draped Leather - The trend of draped leather offers potential for incorporating luxurious and edgy elements into outerwear and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation by combining comfort, style, and functionality in oversized outerwear and monochromatic designs.
2. Cold Weather Gear - The cold weather gear industry can discover disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating new materials and technologies into oversized outerwear and draped leather garments.
3. Accessories - The accessories industry can tap into disruptive innovation by designing unique and stylish draped leather caps and other accessories that complement monochromatic outfits.