Designers who dared to go for bold runway locations and features
Implications - Fashion shows are venues designers use to flaunt their creativity. In 2008, designers branched out on the types of models they used as well as their settings. While there was no desert or Great Wall like in 2007, there were edible runways, sliding catwalks and shows on airport tarmacs.
Trend Themes
1. Unusual Fashion Show Venues - Designers are increasingly daring in their selection of fashion show locations, opening up opportunities for event planners to seek alternative, exciting venues.
2. Innovative Catwalk Setups - Creative catwalk setups like sliding sidewalks and edible runways provide opportunities for event planners to explore playful and unconventional display approaches.
3. Extravagant Show Features - The use of extravagant show features like naked showers and sliding catwalks add an element of surprise and entertainment to fashion shows and can inspire event planners to experiment with creative and daring elements.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning - These fashion show trends provide exciting ideas for event planners looking for creative and unique event venues and setups.
2. Fashion - These trends showcase the unique and creative ways in which fashion designers push boundaries and challenge conventional norms.
3. Entertainment - The use of extravagant and playful show features demonstrates how entertainment value can be added to fashion shows and other events to capture audience attention and create buzz.
