The MW Matthew Williamson line launched at the designer's flagship store in New York during a party co-hosted by model-of-the-moment Dree Hemingway and in conjunction with Web fashion giant Refinery 29. The MW Matthew Williamson collection is meant to be much more accessible than the British fashion designer's main line, both in wearability and in price point.
"The aim was really to offer a broader collection, with more units than we have in the line -- I think it spans about 250 pieces in the diffusion line," said the designer. "I wanted to make it more about an urban wardrobe and less about specialty pieces."
The line is a mixture of downtown-cool pieces like leather jackets and skinny jeans and more feminine pieces like printed, ruffled tops.
British Diffusion Lines
Look Like a Million Bucks on a Budget with MW Matthew Williamson
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Designer Clothing - The launch of MW Matthew Williamson diffusion line highlights the trend for high-end designers creating affordable collections to attract a broader market.
2. Wearable Urban Wardrobe - The MW Matthew Williamson diffusion line's focus on an urban wardrobe highlights the trend for designers creating more wearable, everyday clothing.
3. Fashion Line Expansion - Expanding the MW Matthew Williamson line with more units demonstrates the trend for designers diversifying their collections and creating more options for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage the trend for affordable designer clothing by creating more diffusion lines for high-end designers.
2. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the trend for wearable urban wardrobes by curating collections that offer stylish yet practical everyday clothing.
3. Marketing - Marketing professionals can take advantage of the trend for fashion line expansion by promoting new collections and the added options available to consumers.