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Gaudy Kaleidoscope Collections

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Katie Eary's Spring/Summer 2013 Line is Extravagant

— October 17, 2012 — Fashion
Katie Eary's Spring/Summer 2013 collection offers the best of gaudy fashion for both men and women. The mesmerizing patterns are reminiscent of opulent Roman styles, seen historically on grandiose buildings and towering gates. Eary has here incorporated the gaudy spirit into these current pieces.

String bathing suits, loose shorts and tight suits were all covered with bright kaleidoscope patterns. The angular diamond-esque shapes came together in no particular order, delivering a chaotic mess of upscale couture.

A Hawaiian, west coast attitude lies at the heart of this Spring/Simmer 2013 line. While the apparel may be a bit over the top for sandy beaches, they nonetheless borrow from a psychedelic, sun worshiping sect of surfers, evident in the swimwear and skate boards.
Trend Themes
1. Gaudy Fashion - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating bold and extravagant clothing lines.
2. Kaleidoscope Patterns - Disruptive innovation opportunities in incorporating mesmerizing and chaotic patterns into various fashion collections.
3. Surf-inspired Couture - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in merging psychedelic and surf aesthetics into high-end fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by embracing gaudy and bold designs for both men and women.
2. Swimwear - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the swimwear industry by incorporating kaleidoscope patterns into bathing suits.
3. Skateboarding - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the skateboarding industry by merging surf-inspired designs into skateboards.
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