One of the most noticeable features about these new garments from designer Andrea Crews is that they look to be made from a material—polymer plastic Polypropylene—that reminds of the iconic IKEA FRAKTA bag. Recently, Balenciaga released a high-end oversized bag design that reminded of the furniture brand tote, creating new interest in the familiar color and material as a fashionable statements.
The shirts, ponchos, pants and skirts that were recently added to the designer's online web store boast forms that are the opposite of form-fitting and crinkly in texture.
Inspired by the IKEA FRAKTA, a number of brands have released new garments and accessories that reimagine the components of the affordable carryall as high-fashion pieces.
Polymer Plastic Apparel
Andrea Crews' Garments Resemble the Look of the Iconic IKEA FRAKTA Bag
Trend Themes
1. Polymer Plastic Fashion - Incorporating polymer plastic materials into fashion design for sustainability and unique textures.
2. Reimagined Everyday Objects - Inspired by popular everyday objects such as IKEA bags, designers are creating unique pieces that disrupt traditional fashion norms.
3. Oversized and Deconstructed Apparel - The shift towards oversized and unconventional forms in fashion that prioritize comfort and individual expression.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel Industry - Polymer plastic and deconstructed designs provide opportunities for sustainable and unconventional fashion products.
2. Sustainability Industry - The use of polymer plastic in fashion design creates opportunities for environmentally friendly and recycled clothing options.
3. Retail Industry - The popularity of unique and unconventional designs such as reimagined IKEA bag fashion provides opportunities for retail companies to expand their product lines and cater to a wider audience.