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Peek-a-Boo Couture

Consumers seek to portray themselves as bold & confident

Implications - As confidence continues to be hyped as an attractive trait, fashion designers are finding innovative ways to reveal more skin without being too risque. This avant-garde and sophisticated twist on sexiness points to a new level of expression and comfort with one's self-image.
Trend Themes
1. Skin-baring Fashion - Designers are finding innovative ways to reveal more skin without being too risque.
2. Sheer and See-through Clothing - See-through clothing made of sheer fabrics or features strategic slits of skin are becoming more prevalent in fashion.
3. Skin-slashing Fashion - Creative cuts in clothing that enhances curves and showcases skin are becoming more popular in fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - These trends have potential disruptive innovation opportunities for designers to continue finding creative ways to showcase skin and enhance curves.
2. Retail Industry - Retailers can utilize these trends to offer consumers the latest in skin-baring and sheer clothing styles.
3. Cosmetics Industry - Cosmetics companies can develop products specifically for these trends, such as nude makeup for a natural look to compliment skin-baring clothing.
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Featured Examples

Peek-A-Boo Frocks
Peek-A-Boo Frocks
Alexis Mabille's Fall 2009 Couture Line Shows a Lot of Skin
Alexis Mabille’s Couture line for Fall 2009 was light, airy and see through. Many of his pieces were made of sheer fabrics or featured strategic slits of skin. Alexis Mabille’s couture pieces were so… MORE
See-Through Jeans
See-Through Jeans
Siwy Introduces 'Sophie Skinny Jean' Peekaboo Pants
If skinny jeans and tight pants weren’t enough to make you feel self conscious these see-through Siwy jeans are sure to do the trick. These sheer jeans, called the Sophie Skinny Jean, take advantage of… MORE
Peek-a-Boo Corsets
Peek-a-Boo Corsets
Beyonce Shows off her Goodies in See-Through Top
Beyonce gave the crowd at the airport quite the show and she got off an airplane clad in a see-through corset, showing off all her goodies. Beyonce paired the black lace see-through corset with a fitted… MORE
Peek-A-Boo Victorian Punk
Peek-A-Boo Victorian Punk
Bora Aksu Shows Flashes of Skin for Fall ‘09
An inspired season for Bora Aksu saw the label using substantial amounts of mesh and dark fabrics to create peek-a-boo victorian punk inspired garments. They have a certain flair for turning the not-so-attractive… MORE
Skin-Slashing Fashion
Skin-Slashing Fashion
The Phi Spring 2010 Line Uses Creative Cuts to Enhance Curves
Combining two of his greatest muses, uniforms and lingerie, Phi’s Spring 2010 collection was a skin-slashing, effectually fantastic array of delicate body conscious fashions with seriously skilled attention… MORE
Unisex Mesh & Sequins
Unisex Mesh & Sequins
Ioannis Dimitrousis' Spring/Summer 2010 Line Has Glitz for Both Genders
Ioannis Dimitrousis' Spring/Summer 2010 line is packed with glitz for both genders, namely in the form of a bizarre combination of mesh and sequins. Channeling both the pop and punk fashions of the 80s,… MORE
Perforated Pants
Perforated Pants
'Life Without Rules' in Vogue Hommes Japan Rounds Up Men's Fall Fashion
'Life Without Rules' in Vogue Hommes Japan is an editorial shot by Mariano Vivanco that highlights men's fall fashion. From spotted, perforated pants to recession-inspired all-black outfits and decadent… MORE
Skin Flashing Fashion
Skin Flashing Fashion
Narciso Rodriguez's Sheath, Shift, Spring 2010 Attire
Revealing sheath and shift dresses abound in the Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2010 collection; for his latest designs, the Cuban-American designer embraced his understated side with soft, skin flashing fashions.… MORE
Tattered Rocker Denim
Tattered Rocker Denim
Black Ripped Maison Martin Margiela Jeans in The Telegraph
If you don’t have ripped black jean envy yet, this editorial might be the tipping point—or if you’re a hater of the tattered leg look, you’ll probably be rolling your eyes this shoot from The Telegraph.… MORE
play_circle_filledShredded Gothic Fashion
Shredded Gothic Fashion
Death Valley- and Vulture-Inspired Rodarte Spring 2010 Collection
The Mulleavy sisters were inspired by a singed Death Valley and contorted and tattered black vultures for the Rodarte Spring 2010 collection. To set the mood, the floor was covered in black sand, eerily… MORE
Peek-A-Boo Post Modernity
Peek-A-Boo Post Modernity
Max Azria's Contrasting Response to Herve Leger
In an ode to post-modernity, Max Azria presented a concise, peek-a-boo, well-thought-out line in stark contrast to his sexually charged Herve Leger show earlier this week. With only peek-a-boo flashes… MORE
Linked & Locked Fashion
Linked & Locked Fashion
Dion Lee Redefines Australia's Fashion Front
Linked and locked, Dion Lee is taking Australian fashion to new heights. Inspired by American artist John Chamberlain’s crushed car sculptures, he “liked the idea of creating these crushed and twisted… MORE

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