The influence of Japanese culture on all matters fashion is self evident, not least in the case of origami inspired dressing.
The images above were compiled by Trend de la Creme from the Spring 2009 collections of Raffles Beijing, Richard Nicoll, and Phi, Bernard Chandran, Lie Sang Bong, Phi, Aminaka Wilmont, Max Chernitsov, Gianfranco Ferré, Roland Mouret, Bruno Pieters, Konstantina Mittas, Christian Lacroix, Calvin Klein and Jolibe, who all featured "Origami" style fashion on their runways.
Real world looks are always adapted from the runway versions, and even though this trend seems to have been around for a while, and can be witnessed by the ready-to-wear Proenza Schouler versions, which appear at many shopping sites and stores, it seems it’s a trend we will continue to embrace.
Origami Inspired Fashion
Papercraft Spring Collections
Trend Themes
1. Origami-inspired Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and techniques to create origami-inspired clothing with enhanced functionality and durability.
2. Japanese Culture Influence - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern fashion to create unique and culturally-inspired designs.
3. Adaptation of Runway Trends - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Streamline the process of translating runway fashion into ready-to-wear versions, making it more accessible and affordable for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into fashion design, such as incorporating smart textiles or 3D printing, to create futuristic origami-inspired clothing.
2. Textile and Materials - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and flexible materials that can be manipulated into intricate origami patterns, allowing for innovative clothing designs.
3. Retail and E-commerce - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement virtual try-on technology or augmented reality shopping experiences to allow customers to visualize and purchase origami-inspired fashion online.