As if we were not reminded enough of our own mortality, some haute couture designers seem hell-bent on making sure we never forget that we are all gonna kick the bucket some day; that’s where "body bag" fashion factors in.
Coined by Trend de la Creme, "body bag" couture describes fashion that’s boxy, oversized and above all, black.
The gallery gives us a contained view of some creepy designs that some may find original and edgy while others may deem cringe-worthy.
The creepy creations of the eccentric, flamboyant designer Maison Martin Margiela are dully represented in the gallery, as are the quaint designs of Moncler Gamme Bleu, Comme des Garçons and Giambattista Valli among others.
How bizarre.
Body Bag Couture
Morbid Fashion Heads from the Funeral Parlor to the Runway
Trend Themes
1. Morbid Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and edgy designs that challenge traditional fashion norms.
2. Oversized Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing boxy and oversized fashion trends that cater to the avant-garde market.
3. Black Couture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the potential of using black as the primary color in high fashion, pushing boundaries and expressing individuality.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unconventional and boundary-pushing designs into haute couture collections to captivate consumers.
2. Luxury Clothing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding luxury clothing brands to offer avant-garde fashion options, catering to unique and eccentric consumer preferences.
3. High-end Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing accessory lines that complement and enhance the edgy and unconventional aesthetic of morbid fashion trends.