The Geoff McFetridge for North Star Line Reinvents Patriotism
Sarah Moore — June 23, 2012 — Special
References: championdontstop & northstarsportswear
In the spirit of Canada Day, the Geoff McFetridge for North Star line was created as a means to celebrate national pride in a new and hip way.
Traditionally, patriotic Canadian apparel conjures up images of beavers and maple leaves, but the designer of this special edition collection decided to bring a fresh spin to that notion.
A collaboration between the classically Canadian sportswear line North Star and highly acclaimed designer Geoff McFetridge, the lineup includes a series of men’s and women’s tanks and tees featuring a sneaker-clad moose and a kaleidoscopic-eyed teddy bear.
The first ever collaboration collection from the sports brand also includes two hoodies—for both the ladies and the fellas. All of the clothing is manufactured in Canada to maintain that national pride element and features a variety of different color variations.
Traditionally, patriotic Canadian apparel conjures up images of beavers and maple leaves, but the designer of this special edition collection decided to bring a fresh spin to that notion.
A collaboration between the classically Canadian sportswear line North Star and highly acclaimed designer Geoff McFetridge, the lineup includes a series of men’s and women’s tanks and tees featuring a sneaker-clad moose and a kaleidoscopic-eyed teddy bear.
The first ever collaboration collection from the sports brand also includes two hoodies—for both the ladies and the fellas. All of the clothing is manufactured in Canada to maintain that national pride element and features a variety of different color variations.
Trend Themes
1. Patriotic Apparel with a Twist - The trend towards national pride-inspired clothing infused with modern design elements presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
2. Collaborations Between Established Brands and Designers - The trend towards cross-discipline collaborations in the fashion industry presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation and new product development.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - The trend towards manufacturing apparel locally and sustainably presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation and increased consumer demand for environmentally responsible clothing.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The Canadiana Capsule Collections represent an opportunity for disruptive innovation and new product development in the fashion industry.
2. Sportswear - This collaboration between the North Star sportswear line and designer Geoff McFetridge presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sportswear industry with unique and trendy designs.
3. Manufacturing - The Canadiana Capsule Collections' commitment to manufacturing in Canada presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation and increased demand for locally and sustainably made clothing.
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