With ladylike, 50s-inspired fashions taking over the runways of New York, Milan, London and Paris Fashion Weeks, the Gareth Pugh Fall 2012 collection thankfully does not go down that route and instead maintains its signature edginess.
The designer experiments with fringe, fur, and of course, a whole lot of black. Sticking to his much loved style, Pugh also throws in some leather and corsets. While head-to-toe fur, or even full fur miniskirts might be ambitious for most fashion lovers, the Gareth Pugh Fall 2012 collection makes it clear that it is reserved for those with an adventurous fashion appetite.
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Magnificently Moody Catwalks
The Gareth Pugh Fall 2012 Collection Maintains its Signature Edge
Trend Themes
1. Moody Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion designers to cater to consumers' desire for fashion that is both edgy and classic.
2. Fringe and Fur - Designers and retailers can capitalize on the growing trend of fringe and fur in fashion by creating unique and show-stopping pieces.
3. Adventurous Fashion - There is a market for fashion that is bold, daring, and unconventional, particularly in urban areas with a high concentration of fashion enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - There is an opportunity for fashion designers to innovate by creating clothing that is both edgy and classic.
2. Retail - Retailers can differentiate themselves by offering unique or unconventional clothing with lots of fringe and fur, in response to the growing trend.
3. Fashion Journalism - Fashion journalism outlets, particularly those in cities with a high concentration of fashion enthusiasts, can cater to a growing market of readers who crave bold, unconventional fashion options.