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Acne's Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Verbose

— October 16, 2012 — Fashion
Acne's Spring/Summer 2013 line debuted at Paris' Fashion Week. The verbose set featured a series of tanks and t-shirts that featured words like "Music," "New" and "Collage," challenging designers to step away from self-branding in place of artistic expression.

A mixture of ready-to-wear with bold statement pieces aptly characterized this Spring/Summer 2013 collection. While some of the pieces are sensible, seen in structured blazers and flowing skirts, others are avant-garde in true Acne style.

Those who wear the Music, New and Collage shirts will attract the attention of Paris Fashion Week enthusiasts. The bold, literary theme was one of the events most memorable highlights and moreover served to unveil the season's keen preference for minimalism.
Trend Themes
1. Verbose Fashion - Opportunity for designers to incorporate bold statements and words into their pieces, challenging self-branding norms in favor of artistic expression.
2. Ready-to-wear with Statement Pieces - Potential for fashion brands to mix practical and avant-garde designs in their collections, appealing to a wide range of consumers.
3. Minimalistic Fashion - Chance for designers to embrace minimalism as a major trend for the season, focusing on simplicity and clean lines.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore incorporating bold statements into their designs, creating unique and expressive collections.
2. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can curate collections that offer a mix of ready-to-wear and statement pieces, catering to different consumer preferences.
3. Fashion Events - Fashion event organizers can highlight minimalistic fashion as a major trend, showcasing designers who embrace simplicity and clean aesthetics.
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