Rad by Rad Hourani Spring/Summer 2012 Blurs Gender Roles
John Ibbitson — February 11, 2012 — Luxury
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The new Rad by Rad Hourani Spring/Summer 2012 collection is postmodern and futuristic, and filled with androgynous designs provided for the designer's vision of the upcoming spring season. Known for his line on unisex fashions, this collection from Rad Hourani melds masculine and feminine details into single garments to provide for luxuriously sophisticated gender-neutral pieces.
Adding touches of blue and lighter blue denim to his otherwise signature monochromatic style, this new offering from the designer is bold and flamboyant, yet wearable. Structural cuts, directional lines and boxier fits are all key elements of this collection, as the designer plays with shape and form to obscure gender identifiers in the wearer’s body. So if you’re hoping to embrace some of the future today, the Rad by Rad Hourani Spring/Summer 2012 line can make this desire a reality.
Adding touches of blue and lighter blue denim to his otherwise signature monochromatic style, this new offering from the designer is bold and flamboyant, yet wearable. Structural cuts, directional lines and boxier fits are all key elements of this collection, as the designer plays with shape and form to obscure gender identifiers in the wearer’s body. So if you’re hoping to embrace some of the future today, the Rad by Rad Hourani Spring/Summer 2012 line can make this desire a reality.
Trend Themes
1. Androgynous Fashion - Opportunity for brands to create gender-neutral clothing that blurs traditional gender roles.
2. Postmodern Style - Chance for designers to experiment with bold and flamboyant looks inspired by postmodern aesthetics.
3. Luxury Unisex Pieces - Market for high-end gender-neutral fashion items that combine masculine and feminine elements.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in producing and marketing androgynous fashion lines that cater to diverse gender identities.
2. Retail - Opportunity for retailers to curate collections that challenge traditional gender norms and offer postmodern style options.
3. Design - Potential for designers to create luxury unisex pieces that break away from conventional gender-focused designs.
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