Think Jerry Seinfeld, “Puffy Shirt” episode. You know… the famous shirt with ruffles all over it? If you’'re picturing it now, you’'re clued in to yet another ultra-glam, new fashion trend. Ruffles are BACK, and they'’re “rufflier” than ever. No matter the hue, they’'re hot.
Designers everywhere are adding layers of material to their usual designs to make ruffles in new and exciting ways, and celebs everywhere are running with it. Ruffles flap in the breeze of fall runway fashions as well, and can be found made from almost any material. The ruffles pictured here are from the "Crimes of Fashion" website and may be ones that you want to steer clear of, but the Fall '08 ruffles are promising oh so much more...
'08 Ruffles are not just on “Seinfeld-esque” shirts and dresses anymore. For THIS season, look for ruffles on shoes, bags, bracelets, skirts and even leggings. Ahh, the possibilities are endless.
Fashion Ruffles
The Frillier the Better for Fall '08
Trend Themes
1. Ruffle Fashion Trend - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new techniques to create ruffles in unique and exciting ways.
2. Ruffle Accessories Trend - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unconventional materials and designs for ruffled shoes, bags, bracelets, and skirts.
3. Ruffle Leggings Trend - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative designs and patterns for ruffled leggings to capitalize on the growing demand.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the ruffle fashion trend to create unique and eye-catching clothing collections.
2. Accessory Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing ruffled accessories using unconventional materials to stand out in the market.
3. Athleisure Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating ruffles into leggings to tap into the trend while offering stylish workout apparel.