Luxury fashion house Gucci unveils its new 'Piqué Polo' shirt as the latest addition to its Spring/Summer 2019 selection. The shirt follows through with the romantic theme it has been exercising for the warmer seasons, made up of 100% soft cotton materials. It is adorned in poetry drawn from the 19th century and informed with colorblocking designs throughout the construction.
The sleeves and the side vents are complete in bright red, whereas the base of the shirt highlights a chalky blue color. The appliquéd patch is decorated with a skull and snake graphic shown intertwined together at the front. The poetry reads "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils" directly quoting a 1807 poem by William Wordsworth. Additional details include the cream and green tonal trimmings throughout the body, two button front enclosure, and a black and white collar.
Poem-Adorned Embroidered Shirts
Gucci's Piqué Polo Top Features Poetry from the 19th Century
Trend Themes
1. Romantic Themed Apparel - There is a trend towards romantic-themed clothing adorned with poetry and color-blocking designs.
2. Incorporating Literature Into Fashion - Fashion companies are incorporating literature, such as 19th-century poems, into their designs.
3. Applique Patching - There is a trend of incorporating applique patches, featuring graphics like skulls and snakes, into clothing designs.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can incorporate this trend of romantic themes and literature-inspired designs into their collections, appealing to their high-end customers.
2. Streetwear Fashion - Streetwear fashion brands can incorporate the trend of applique patches and color-blocking designs into their collections, bringing a fresh twist to their usual edgy aesthetic.
3. Textile Industry - The textile industry can focus on creating specialty fabrics like the soft cotton used in Gucci's Piqué Polo shirt to cater to the trend of romantic-themed clothing.