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TAILORED UTILITY
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SKECHERS
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MODEBRANCHEN . · ISSUE NO 02 · 2021 · 5 2
AROVESCIO
CULTURE
DUFFY
TAILORED UTILITY
The utility inspiration has been an important
veral layers of clothing , parts of items being
tendency in fashion for a while , and the new
turned inside out , zippers on angled jacket
thing in this trend theme is that the utility details
pockets as well as extensive use of wool and
are combined with a formal confection
down taking their place , expands Anja Bis-
look .
gaard Gaede about the trend .
- In that way , the style gets a refined suited up
The construction itself is in focus in the
look for both women and men , and the fact
Tailored Utility theme with elements such
that the style is the same for both genders
as asymmetry , cut-out techniques and other
adds a modern “ gender blurred ” look where
things that challenge the look of the classical
the masculine is mixed with the feminine .
suit . The process is not hidden away
On the men ’ s side , as a new thing , waistlines
but is displayed proudly in the final piece of
and draping are emphasised . The sporty details
clothing .
are toned down , with outdoor utility ele-
- The silhouette is often oversized , especially
ments such as quilting , sewn on pockets , se-
in the typical winter styles with knitwear and
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quilt . The kinds of textiles typically used for suits are seen in new combinations with outdoor materials such as nylon . The whole design reflects a balance between “ utility ” and “ tailored ”, states Anja Bisgaard Gaede . She adds that brown colour nuances from a very light brown to a deep , dark brown with a reddish tinge as well as the classical grey are important colours in the trend . As is a range of green colours inspired by nature - from a dusty , deep pastel green over khaki-green tones to a clear blue-green . Several different green colours are often used in the same outfit .