What is the future of fashion?

[jamboy1x1]

Hi all,

Do you think the future of fashion is based around exclusivity? clothes with a niche purpose? advanced materials? colours, new textures, lifestyle?

which one of these do you think has more appeal???

For example exclusivity via limited edition shoes, t-shirts, tops, hoodies, dresses etc. are becoming more popular..people don't want clothes other people have..

what are your thoughts?

thx

jamboy1x1

 

[London]

customization and rapid prototyping

 

[zw-gator]

The future? Clothing that needs to be woren to look good. Like raw denim, but with shirts, tees and jackets

 

[robbie]

I'd have to agree with the customization/personalization.

I can see a (*edit* larger) brand doing something like what vans has done with shoes only with jeans. Such as picking your stitching color, single stitch, weight of denim, etc.

robbie

 

[jeansandtshirt]

Depending on how far into the future you are talking about, I can see environmental laws playing in a big part in choice of materials.

 

[Jared]

Originally Posted by jeansandtshirt

Depending on how far into the future you are talking about, I can see environmental laws playing in a big part in choice of materials.
Very astute prediction. Cotton is currently the favourite lower-end fabric, but if the environmental externalities were internalized it might lose that throne. Since natural fabrics aren't coming down in price anytime soon, we should expect to see more synthetics and manufactured fabrics (eg: bamboo rayon).

 

[ghulkhan]

www.ericglennie.com

 

[yoyo]

Originally Posted by Jared

Very astute prediction. Cotton is currently the favourite lower-end fabric, but if the environmental externalities were internalized it might lose that throne. Since natural fabrics aren't coming down in price anytime soon, we should expect to see more synthetics and manufactured fabrics (eg: bamboo rayon).

especially as manmade fibres increase in quality, variety, and are given unique properties.

 

[ctrlaltelite]

hmmm, i can see fashion being more accessible in the future, especially with the advent of the internet and stores like h&m and uniqlo making products that mix classic style with current trends.

i also think tailoring and custom-fitting will start to be more widespread, since companies like thomas pink make custom shirts, and basics like american apparel are readily available for wholesale prices, it seems there's a lot of new t-shirt design companies on the rise. plus websites like threadless have been fostering a community for people who like that sort of thing, and shoe companies like nike and vans allow customers to design their own shoes, i'm not sure how that's doing financially though.

 

[Jared]

Originally Posted by ctrlaltelite

hmmm, i can see fashion being more accessible in the future, especially with the advent of the internet and stores like h&m and uniqlo making products that mix classic style with current trends.
A good question is what's going to happen to The Gap: it must significantly change or die-out, leaving a niche open in many small cities. It could end up going toward fashion knock-offs?

 

[apocalypse later]

Originally Posted by Jared

A good question is what's going to happen to The Gap: it must significantly change or die-out, leaving a niche open in many small cities. It could end up going toward fashion knock-offs?

Indeed. I believe H&M, Urban Outfitters, and Zara will proliferate and become the new Gap.

On a side-note, Gap's "main line" of clothing is incredibly conservative, but I find some of the stuff on the clearance rack to be quite nice. I found a really nice cardigan and a few nice V-neck t-shirts...not to mention the RED jeans they have for $15 or so that have really nice denim and a subtle wash.

 

[dtmt]

Let's see...

Automatic drying clothes that talk,
shoes that tie themselves,
and all the kids will wear their pockets inside out.

All of this should be available by, oh say, the year 2015.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by jeansandtshirt

Depending on how far into the future you are talking about, I can see environmental laws playing in a big part in choice of materials.

High fashion still uses a large amount of exotic materials including reptile skins and furs. Granted, they are farmed.

 

[jeansandtshirt]

Originally Posted by apocalypse later

Indeed. I believe H&M, Urban Outfitters, and Zara will proliferate and become the new Gap.

On a side-note, Gap's "main line" of clothing is incredibly conservative, but I find some of the stuff on the clearance rack to be quite nice. I found a really nice cardigan and a few nice V-neck t-shirts...not to mention the RED jeans they have for $15 or so that have really nice denim and a subtle wash.

Good observation about the Gap. Whenever I walk in there, it is only to check out the clearance rack. Some of the stuff is internet returns that they don't carry in some of the mall stores. I think I know what cardigan you are talking about as well.

 

[jeansandtshirt]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

High fashion still uses a large amount of exotic materials including reptile skins and furs. Granted, they are farmed.

*nods* We also still drive cars mainly powered by gasoline. Politics can change a lot of that.