Animal prints, pelts and skins make great autumn looks, but Show Some Skin by Demarchelier suggests such fabrics can work for summer ensembles as well.
Appearing truly fierce in the June 2011 issue of Vogue US, model Lara Stone exposes her own bronzing body, enhanced by skintight coats of wild cats and reptiles. There's something fabulously feral about the way the subject looks as she goes on the prowl down sun-drenched beaches beneath deep blue skies. Perhaps she's hunting for her next walking textile inspiration.
Leopard print bikini bottoms, fur capes and snakeskin bags give the woman an air of wealth, sophistication and predatorial taste. Show Some Skin by Demarchelier is a play on epidermal expression whereby one might have expected to see a nude model in this editorial.
Slinky Snakeskin Swimwear
Show Some Skin by Demarchelier Flaunts a Range of Foxy Furs
Trend Themes
1. Animal Print Swimwear - There is an opportunity to explore the rising popularity of animal prints in swimwear for summer fashion lines.
2. Faux Fur Fashion - The trend towards faux fur fashion provides a promising opportunity for designers to create stylish yet ethical clothing alternatives.
3. Epidermal Expression Fashion - The art of using skin-like textures and patterns in clothing, as seen in Show Some Skin by Demarchelier, offers a unique and disruptive avenue for designers to explore in creating new summer fashion lines.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can use the trend towards animal prints and faux fur as a way to create unique, sustainable, and trendy items for consumers.
2. Swimwear Industry - The swimwear industry can tap into the growing trend of animal prints and epidermal expression, providing more options for consumers who want to make a statement with their summer swimwear choices.
3. Textile Industry - The textile industry can capitalize on the rising demand for animal print and faux fur fabrics in their summer collections, providing a new avenue for revenue and growth.