Featuring bold red garments, or ones with red leather details and crucifix-inspired designs, the new Lacroix Homme Fall/Winter 2012 collection deliberately plays on religious themes to create controversy. One sweatshirt from the collection features a large cross design made out of beautifully adorned religious medallions.
The collection does have a fair share of safer pieces; plaid outwear, basic red and blue tops and some modernly tailored black leather coats are all stylishly suitable choices for those who don't want to make any perceived comments on religion. There are also some nifty casual pieces that superbly showcase one of this year's most popular trends, the tribal print, if you are feeling a bit more daring. So whether you like to turn heads with a dramatic look or a more refined one, the Lacroix Homme Fall/Winter 2012 collection will have a piece for you.
Religiously Regal Runways
The Lacroix Homme Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Makes Church-Ready Looks
Trend Themes
1. Religious Themes in Fashion - Fashion brands incorporating religious themes in their designs to create controversy and make a statement.
2. Tribal Prints - Fashion brands showcasing tribal prints as a popular trend in their collections.
3. Modern Tailoring - Fashion brands utilizing modern tailoring techniques to update classic styles in their collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate controversial themes or popular trends into their designs to generate buzz and set themselves apart in the market.
2. Religious Products - Opportunities for companies that specialize in religious products to collaborate with fashion brands and expand their reach to a wider, more fashion-conscious audience.
3. Textile Manufacturing - Opportunities for textile manufacturers to explore new fabrics, patterns, and techniques used in modern tailoring and tribal prints to stay relevant in the fashion industry.