The featured St. John New York Fashion Week 2011 collection is definitely one that needs to be checked out.
Full of staple neutral pieces, the St. John New York Fashion Week 2011 series will keep you in style during whatever occasion. Featuring long skirts, wide leg pants, leather accessories, gloves, skinny belts, layered necklaces and fur, pieces from the collection give you plenty of options. See it for yourselves in the featured gallery.
Implications - While it's tempting to see St. John's collections as narrowly created for the housewives and secretaries of the world, the Fall presentation during New York fashion week certainly proved otherwise, as the collection extended beyond the boundaries of knit suits which used to make up the designer's clothes.
Neutral-Chic Ensembles
The St. John New York Fashion Week 2011 Collection is Casual and Sharp
Trend Themes
1. Neutral-chic Ensembles - Opportunity for fashion brands to create collections centered around staple neutral pieces with a casual and sharp aesthetic.
2. Wide Leg Pants - Disruptive innovation potential in the fashion industry by reintroducing wide leg pants as a trendy and versatile wardrobe staple.
3. Layered Necklaces - Opportunity for jewelry brands to capitalize on the trend of layered necklaces, offering different lengths and styles for a personalized look.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can explore new designs and styles to produce neutral-chic ensembles that appeal to a wider range of customers.
2. Accessories - Opportunity for accessory brands to create and market leather accessories, skinny belts, and gloves to complement neutral-chic ensembles.
3. Jewelry - Jewelry designers can tap into the trend of layered necklaces by creating unique and customizable pieces for a fashionable statement.