Kathleen Kye, a Korean fashion designer and the founder of a self-named label, debuted a colorful series that considers the human connection to the digital world.
Playing with cuts, the apparel is marked by unique stitching and vibrant accessories that give it an especially youthful flare. What's most eye-catching about the Korean fashion designer's series is that she intermingles vintage and modern aesthetics for a well-paired contrast that speaks to the role of pop culture throughout time.
While this is done quite subtly on some occasions, Kathleen Kye uses the theme prominently in certain pieces which are completely covered by emojis. She represents this digital world through illustrations however, giving the symbols a more retro feel.
Retro Emoji Apparel
This Korean Fashion Designer Released a Collection Centered Around Emojis
Trend Themes
1. Colorful Apparel - There are opportunities to disrupt the fashion industry by incorporating vibrant colors and unique stitching techniques.
2. Vintage-meets-modern Aesthetics - Combining vintage and modern aesthetics can create disruptive fashion collections that appeal to both past and present pop culture enthusiasts.
3. Digital-inspired Fashion - Incorporating illustrations of emojis and other digital symbols into fashion can create disruptive designs that reflect the influence of the digital world in our lives.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry has an opportunity to embrace colorful and unique designs that blend vintage and modern aesthetics, as well as incorporate digital-inspired elements.
2. Pop Culture Industry - The pop culture industry can capitalize on the nostalgia for vintage and retro aesthetics, as well as the continued influence of digital symbols, by creating merchandise and collaborations centered around digital-inspired fashion.
3. Art and Illustration Industry - The art and illustration industry can explore the incorporation of digital symbols, such as emojis, into their work, opening up opportunities for unique and retro-inspired creations.