During Paris Fashion Week, Milan-based streetwear brand PDF unveiled its Sophomore collection. Slotted for the Spring/Summer 2024 season, the capsule was designed by Domenico Formichetti who was recently in the social media spotlight for the PROTO BAGS collaboration with SFERO.
The Spring/Summer 2024 Sophmore collection by PDF combines a number of inspirations, including vintage aesthetics, extreme sports, and Formichetti's fascination with high school cliques and diverse personalities encountered during his youth. About this inspiration, the designer shares: "I have embarked on a creative journey to reimagine my ideal group of classmates, blending various traits and qualities to form a truly remarkable and perfect ensemble."
The Sophmore collection by PDF features oversized silhouettes, stone-washed denim, chunky footwear that capture the spirit of late '80s and '90s youth, and more.
Youthful Streetwear Collections
PDF Debuted Its Spring/Summer 2024 Sophomore Collection in Paris
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Aesthetics - Opportunity for brands to incorporate nostalgic elements into their designs and tap into consumers' desire for retro fashion trends.
2. Extreme Sports - Potential for streetwear brands to merge fashion and functionality by incorporating technical fabrics and designs inspired by extreme sports.
3. Youthful Cliques - Opportunity for brands to target specific subcultures and create collections that resonate with diverse youth demographics.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can explore innovative ways to blend nostalgia, functionality, and subcultural influence into their collections.
2. Streetwear - Streetwear brands can leverage the popularity of vintage aesthetics, extreme sports, and youthful cliques to create disruptive designs that stand out in the market.
3. Footwear - Footwear companies can develop chunky, retro-inspired shoes that align with the resurgence of '80s and '90s fashion trends.