While the jury is out on Lindsay Lohan's participation in the Ungaro Spring 2010 collection shown at Paris Fashion Week, two things are for sure: Highlighter-bright contrasting is hotter than ever, and pasties are slowly making their transition from strip clubs to streetwear.
On the latter fashion note, we've seen pasties on fashion-forward celebrities like Rihanna and Lady Gaga for months, but most designers have shied away from using them in their runway collections. The Ungaro Spring 2010 collection uses pasties to give some pop to white outfits and paired bright colors for maximum optical effect. Check out some of my favorite pieces from the collection above, and check out Coutorture for more images.
Technicolor Clothing Contrasts
Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2010 Pairs Pasties & Hot Pink
Trend Themes
1. Highlighter-bright Contrasting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create bold, eye-catching designs that incorporate contrasting colors to capture attention in the fashion industry.
2. Transition of Pasties to Streetwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fashionable and creative ways to incorporate pasties into everyday clothing to tap into the growing trend of boundary-pushing fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional elements, such as pasties, in runway collections to create unique and memorable fashion statements.
2. Streetwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate bold and vibrant colors in streetwear designs to cater to the demand for attention-grabbing fashion choices.