The newly unveiled Jeffrey Dodd Fall 2018 collection draws a strong inspiration from Italian artist Paolo Scheggi and from Italian discoteca neon lights. The new collection offers a wide selection of apparel and footwear featuring jackets, dresses, wide pants, trench coats, sweaters and more. Jeffrey Dodd takes a relaxed approach with the evening wear pieces -- inspired by the layering of Scheggi's artwork; this can be seen in the series as black overlays on white tank tunics and short tank dresses.
Dodd incorporates these Italian influences through his use of colors, fabrics and hardware. Materials such as silks and sequins accent the garments to translate the Italian discoteca influence. Some pieces are fastened by hardware details on belts of on zippers, closing up black jeans, black denim jackets or leather jackets.
The footwear that the Jeffrey Dodd Fall 2018 capsule features include white pumps, blue heels, black slip-ons and pointed metallic boots.
Italian Art-Inspired Apparel
The Jeffrey Dodd Fall 2018 Line is Inspired by Italian Design
Trend Themes
1. Italian-inspired Apparel - Italian design and art elements are inspiring the creation of new clothing lines, providing an opportunity to explore unique materials, colors, and hardware that capture the essence of Italian culture.
2. Art-inspired Fashion - Designers are using the elements of art to inspire their new collections, pushing fashion to be more expressive and unconventional while exploring new methods of textile creation.
3. Neon Color Palette - The bold fluorescent colors found in Italian discotecas are a new trend in fashion and design, providing an opportunity to create bright and vibrant creations that stand out from the typical muted tones.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The fashion industry has a chance to use new materials, hardware, and color palettes that take inspiration from Italian design and art to create unique and trendy products for consumers.
2. Art and Design - The overlap between fashion and art provides an opportunity for artists to showcase their work in wearable form, inspiring new textile creation and alternative forms of expression.
3. Interior Design - The neon colors and art-inspired designs seen in Jeffrey Dodd’s Fall 2018 line can inspire unique interior design elements, such as furniture, wall accents, and lighting that showcase unconventional shapes and concepts.