Maybe one of the strangest shows you'll see this year, the new Mercedes Castro Fall/Winter 2012 collection featured large, bulky and peculiar formed knitted sweaters that resembled the kind of Christmas sweater grandma would make for you -- only on acid.
Knitted jumpsuits for men featuring a tiger design or red cheetah print were my favorite pieces from this unusual offering, while
a sweater with a parasitic print and a ruffled bottom was just one of the many absurdities presented that definitely would have had people talking at Madrid Fashion Week.
A 'Le Petit Prince' sweater vest also gives fans of this collection a très adorable option for wearing around the house. So if you're looking for a sweater that is as crazy as it is couture, then you need to see this selection from the Mercedes Castro Fall/Winter 2012 line.
Zealously Vibrant Sweaters
The Mercedes Castro Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Some Unusual Knits
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Knitwear Designs - The Mercedes Castro Fall/Winter 2012 collection demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity through the creation of unusual knitwear designs that push boundaries.
2. Bold and Playful Sweater Prints - The collection presents a trend of creating eye-catching sweater prints that are playful and daring, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry.
3. Gender-neutral Sweater Designs - The knitted jumpsuits for men in the collection present a trend towards gender-neutral fashion, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity in the clothing industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The Mercedes Castro Fall/Winter 2012 collection presents disruptive innovation opportunities in unconventional knitwear designs, bold and playful sweater prints, and gender-neutral fashion.
2. Textile Industry - The creation of unusual knitwear designs in the Mercedes Castro Fall/Winter 2012 collection presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the textile industry by pushing boundaries and exploring new techniques.
3. Plus-size Fashion Industry - The unconventional knitwear designs in the Mercedes Castro Fall/Winter 2012 collection cater to plus-size fashion consumers, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the plus-size fashion industry.