Vogue.com’s latest exclusive counts down the best and weirdest in World Cup style. Judging a slew of eccentric soccer fan ensembles, the style publication picks their favorites from this set of exuberant and eye-catching images.
Standouts from the list of World Cup style contenders include Mexico’s luchador-resembling fans and United States’ patriotic and flag-bearing supporters. Other memorable fan get-ups from this image series include Japan’s elaborate costumes and Columbia’s tiger mask accessories that were perhaps the most eye catching of the bunch.
Whether examining elaborate face paint cosmetics or the costumed attire of 2014 Fifa World Cup fans, vogue.com’s latest exclusive pays homage to a range of eccentric styles that can be seen at the soccer championship.
Exuberant Soccer Fan Ensembles
Vogue Counts Down the Best and Most Outrageous in World Cup Style
Trend Themes
1. Eccentric Fan Ensembles - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating fashionable and customizable fan merchandise and accessories.
2. Cosplay-inspired Soccer Style - There is potential for disruptive innovation in blending cosplay fashion with sports apparel to create unique and eye-catching fan ensembles.
3. National Pride Fashion - Opportunities exist to develop patriotic fashion lines that cater to fans who want to show support for their country's team in creative and fashionable ways.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Merchandising - Disruptive innovation can be pursued in the sports merchandising industry by offering customizable fan merchandise that goes beyond traditional jerseys and scarves.
2. Cosplay Fashion - The cosplay fashion industry can tap into the soccer fandom market by creating sports-inspired cosplay outfits and accessories.
3. Fashion Accessories - Fashion accessory companies can explore opportunities to develop unique and patriotic accessories that cater to soccer fans looking for distinctive ways to show support for their teams.