The Sacai Fall/Winter 2013 men's collection toys around with proportions of garments to create luscious layered looks.
Sacai is the lovechild formed by Japanese designer Chitose Abe. The label began as her passion project for womenswear and has now officially branched out into the realm of men's fashion. Abe did not present the collection with a runway show and instead focused on circulating her exclusive pieces. The fall/winter 2013 men's line-up is inspired by British tailoring, colonial history and modern aesthetics. The looks are a combination of these themes. Playful pieces include flooded trousers, over-sized cardigans and harem-style sweatpants with elastic ankles. Abe toyed with proportion, fit and modern structures for menswear while simultaneously nodding to its rich history.
The Sacai Fall/Winter 2013 men's collection marks Abe's successful transition from women's fashion to menswear.
Eccentric Disproportionate Menswear
The Sacai Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Plays with Silhouettes
Trend Themes
1. Luscious Layered Looks - Combining disparate garments to create unique, eye-catching looks presents an opportunity for designers to experiment with form and texture.
2. Playful Proportions - Challenging traditional notions of fit and structure in menswear allows for innovation in silhouette and shape.
3. Androgynous Fashion - Exploring gender-neutral clothing is a growing trend in fashion design and menswear is no exception.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Designers can capitalize on experimenting with layering, proportions, and gender-neutral clothing in their menswear collections.
2. Retail - Retailers can showcase unique, luscious layered looks on their racks and incorporate playful proportioned pieces to draw in consumers.
3. Textile - Manufacturers can work with designers to create innovative fabrics and materials that allow for modern structures and proportion experimentation in menswear.