As a label with its success based on the aesthetic appeal of body-conscious, skin-tight knitwear, it is great to see that the Mark Fast Spring 2012 collection does not stray too far away from that look. Actually, it doesn't stray away from it at all.
"The palette originates from sand tones in a desert landscape, then moves into gold fringing. We wanted to create movement over the body to emulate the force of a sand storm," explained the British designer. "We worked with yellow, orange and fuchsia and feathered printed neoprene to compose a tropical exotic surge of colour."
The most classic and characteristic pieces in the Mark Fast Spring 2012 collection are the nude colored knit dresses with fringe detailing. While orange and yellow shades certainly do stand out, it's Mark Fast's neutral hued crochet dresses that always set him apart from other designers.
Provocative Crochet Creations
The Mark Fast Spring 2012 Collection is Full of Body-Conscious Knits
Trend Themes
1. Body-conscious Knitwear - Opportunity to innovate in the production and customization of skin-tight knitwear for fashion brands.
2. Crochet Revamp - Opportunity to explore the use of crochet in a modern context and create unique designs for fashion and home décor industries.
3. Tropical Prints - Opportunity to incorporate tropical prints and colors into fashion and interior design products for a fresh and bold look.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can adopt the trend of using crochet designs and body-conscious knitwear to offer new collections.
2. Home Décor - Home décor industry can explore the use of crochet in creating unique patterns for home textiles such as curtains, tassels and throws.
3. Interior Design - Interior design firms can incorporate tropical prints into their designs for homes, offices and public spaces to bring in fun and vibrant elements.