This editorial from Mixte Magazine highlights the tactile treasures that are coming in for Fall 2009.
Modeled by Missy Rayder and shot by photographer Xevi Muntane, these black-and-white shots are extremely well done.
The photographs make you feel like you can reach in and touch the pieces, giving this editorial an interesting flair.
Implications - Texture is becoming much more accentuated in the world of fashion. In an increasingly virtual world with little tangibility, people are choosing to wear garments that ground them in reality. Big bulky knits, feathers, fur and silk all have distinct feels that serve as a form of removal and separation from digital realities. Comfortingly familiar fabrics will be worn as we enter into the unfamiliar world ahead.
Tactile Couture Editorials
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Trend Themes
1. Accentuated Texture in Fashion - Fashion is placing more emphasis on texture as a way to provide a grounding experience in an increasingly virtual world.
2. Garments as a Source of Tangibility - People are choosing to wear garments that offer a sense of reality and separation from digital realities, seeking comfort in familiar fabrics.
3. Exploring Tactile Treasures in Fashion - Fashion is embracing tactile experiences through the use of big bulky knits, feathers, fur, and silk, offering a unique flair that engages the senses.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage the trend of accentuated texture to create innovative and engaging designs that provide a sense of tangibility.
2. Textile and Fabric - The textile and fabric industry has an opportunity to meet the demand for familiar and comforting materials by producing high-quality fabrics with distinct tactile qualities.
3. Photography and Fashion Editorials - The photography and fashion editorials industry can explore unique and creative ways to capture and showcase the touchable aspects of fashion through imagery and storytelling.