Leisure Projects and Tom of Finland Release 'The Sailor' Collection
Niko Pajkovic — August 10, 2022 — Fashion
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Fashion-forward menswear label Leisure Projects has teamed up with erotic art organization the Tom of Finland Foundation to release a boundary-pushing clothing capsule titled 'The Sailor.' The collection blends Lesirue Project's penchant for high-fashion design codes with Tom of Finland's trailblazing LGTBTQ+ artwork to deliver a one-of-a-kind ensemble of men's apparel.
Specific items in 'The Sailor' collection include cargo jeans, biker jackets, screen-printed tank tops, graphic tees, bikini bottoms, sailor's trousers, and boxers, many of which feature imagery taken from Tom of Finland's most iconic artworks. Alongside Tom of Finland's art, a throughline for the collection is the use of asymmetrical zipper designs. For example, some shirts feature zippers along the shoulders while jackets come with double zip designs running through the torso.
Image Credit: Leisure Projects
Specific items in 'The Sailor' collection include cargo jeans, biker jackets, screen-printed tank tops, graphic tees, bikini bottoms, sailor's trousers, and boxers, many of which feature imagery taken from Tom of Finland's most iconic artworks. Alongside Tom of Finland's art, a throughline for the collection is the use of asymmetrical zipper designs. For example, some shirts feature zippers along the shoulders while jackets come with double zip designs running through the torso.
Image Credit: Leisure Projects
Trend Themes
1. Sailor-themed Menswear - The Sailor collection by Leisure Projects and Tom of Finland is a representation of an emerging trend in fashion that blurs the boundaries between art and clothing.
2. LGBTQ+ Art Collaborations - Collaborations between art organizations like Tom of Finland Foundation and fashion labels like Leisure Projects are bound to become a trend in the near future, giving rise to more inclusive and boundary-pushing collections.
3. Asymmetrical Zipper Designs - Asymmetrical zipper designs featured in the Sailor collection will be a trend to be embraced by designers and fashion brands looking to add an edgy, unconventional touch to their menswear collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can collaborate with art organizations to leverage established artworks and create unique collections that push the boundaries of what is considered wearable clothing.
2. LGBTQ+ Community - The Sailor collection presents an opportunity for brands to engage with and cater to the LGBTQ+ community through boundary-pushing menswear designs and partnerships with relevant art organizations.
3. Art - Art organizations can leverage their collections and collaborate with fashion brands to expand their reach and promote their work in new and innovative ways.
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