Actress Teri Hatcher looks like she's having a serious wardrobe malfunction en route to the 'Late Show with David Letterman.' At first glance, it appears that a part of the shimmering fabric on the outside of her dress is torn.
However, the gray dress with the silky, hazy gold fabric that wraps around part of Teri's waist was designed to collapse on her left side--as if the garment had been ripped.
And here I was thinking that she had been mugged but was acting very gracious about it.
Torn Fashion
Teri Hatcher Rocks Ripped Dress on 'Letterman'
Trend Themes
1. Deconstructed Fashion - Exploring garments designed to look 'ripped' or deconstructed, for added intrigue and offbeat style.
2. Distressed Aesthetics - Designing clothing and accessories that embrace the look of wear-and-tear or distress, as a way to signal authenticity and unique character.
3. Revived Grunge Trend - Updating and reinventing the grunge fashion trend of the 1990s to include torn-up or oversized styles, with a fresh and nostalgic edge that resonates with younger audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with more unconventional, torn or deconstructed designs that cater to the growing market seeking authenticity and edginess.
2. Retail - Retailers can curate collections of distressed or grungy fashion items to appeal to younger, more adventurous customers who seek rebellious or ironic aesthetics.
3. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturing companies can invest in innovative materials and techniques that create a 'ripped' or 'distressed' effect on fabrics, in order to offer more creative and unique options to designers and consumers.