For the women's Spring 2018 collection, Thom Browne created a Guillermo Del Toro-styled universe and for the men's Fall 2018 collection, the narrative is presented in a gender-progressive fashion show. Inspired by Narnia and 'Tom Brown's Schooldays,' the catwalk was covered in white to communicate a mysterious wintry ambiance and featured a line of camp beds that divided the floor. Upon each bedding, there was a rolled-up sleeping bag.
All of the models sported Thom Browne apparel with rosy cheeks and pigtails that went down to the mid-chest level. As each outfit of the Fall 2018 collection was presented to the audience, one-by-one the models went to their designated sleeping bag, zipped in and fell into faux-sleep till the end of the gender-progressive fashion show. "Intarsia-imposed upon every down-filled sleeping bag was a slim-fitting gray Thom Browne suit." Backstage Thom Browne reveals the reason behind this: "the sleeping bag [is] the gray suit of the season."
Gender-Progressive Fashion Shows
Thom Browne's Fall Line Features Men in Pigtails in Sylvan Narnia
Trend Themes
1. Gender-progressive Fashion - Fashion lines that challenge gender norms and conventional clothing for men and women.
2. Narrative-based Catwalks - Fashion shows that incorporate storytelling and immersive experiences along with outfit presentations.
3. Intarsia Sleeping Bag Suits - A new line of clothing that combines sleeping bags with tailored suits, creating versatile apparel for formal and casual occasions.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Designers and retailers embracing innovative and gender-neutral clothing concepts.
2. Event Management and Production - Companies that specialize in creating immersive experiences and narratively driven fashion shows.
3. Outdoor and Adventure Industry - Brands that produce camping gear and cold-weather clothing taking inspiration and utilizing sleeping bag materials for unexpected clothing items.