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The Ana Locking Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Culturally Chic

— September 5, 2012 — Fashion
The Ana Locking Spring/Summer 2013 collection is entitled 'The Talk.' The eccentric menswear designer reinvents luxury in a runway show that is both eclectic and effortlessly elegant.

Making waves at Mercedes Benz Madrid Fashion Week, this stunning menswear collection takes style cues from African culture. From the designer's vibrant display of prints to her use of luxe textiles and accompanying accessories, this runway presentation is culturally chic.

From chunky roped necklaces and belts to smooth silks and reptile-resembling tweeds, the Ana Locking Spring/Summer 2013 collection strays from traditional silhouettes and instead embraces exaggerated proportions. Showcased in a sea of vibrant hues, 'The Talk' collection exudes a modern sense of luxury that is wearable without losing its unique sense of personality and eclectic detailing.
Trend Themes
1. African-inspired Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a platform or marketplace for African-inspired fashion designers to showcase and sell their designs globally.
2. Ethnic Prints and Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and ethically sourced materials and techniques for creating ethnic prints and accessories.
3. Exaggerated Proportions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and manufacturing clothing with exaggerated proportions for a new and bold fashion statement.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating virtual reality technology in the fashion design process to create 3D prototypes and reduce waste in production.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harnessing the power of nanotechnology to create self-cleaning and stain-resistant textiles.
3. Accessories Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating augmented reality technology in accessories retail to enable virtual try-ons and personalized shopping experiences.
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