As we enter a new decade of denim, we see how the ongoing current global crisis does not limit us, we keep each other safe as it keeps us in but WE ARE ALL IN this together. Our denim world is shaped by the world’s reactions, anticipations and innovations. We look forward with strength and prospects for what we achieve today.
The five denim trends reveal the blueprints for a new physical and digital future, our new ‘phygital’ world. A new urbanity shows us a life in harmony with Mother Earth. Ethnic influences brought back from world travels are key to understanding what will nourish us and without a doubt, blow our denim heads in the upcoming seasons.
#1 NEW GROUNDS
THE GROWING IMPORTANCE OF NEW PLAYGROUNDS FOR DENIM
– Urban moves to the countryside, new « utility needs »
– Country is in…new earthy poetry
– Durable quality vs objects of consumption
– Fashion food…denim in the kitchen, cookware and utensils
– Vegan denim…patches & trims
– Interior design…objects, vases, home furnishings & denim furniture
#2 PHYGITAL DENIM
CREATED FOR THE MAKERS AND WORKERS OF OUR FUTURE
– Digitisation in denim design…fabrics, styling, interactive products
– Digitisation in denim marketing… visualisations, communication & promotion
– From fungus to yarn…denim fabrics made from bacteria and organics
– Any indigo fabric innovation but… NO cotton, NO PE, NO PET
– Metallics and coatings… only sustainable will do
– Protection: denim to protect against microbia, virus, rashes, scratches…
– For a work, utility & active lifestyle
#3 THE BEAUTY OF NOTHING
DISCOVERING THE BEAUTY IN THINGS WHICH DO NOT CHANGE
– The invisible beauty
– No design, less is more
– Timeless design
– Subtleness
– It’s all in the detail, of the detail…
– Rugged durability (sustainability through endless product life)
– A life in one denim
#4 WORLD TRAVELLING
MEMORIES OF WORLD TRAVELS AND SOUVENIRS NURTURE OUR MINDS AND FANTASY
– Souvenirs from around the world
– Ethnic & indigenous influences
– Artisanal & crafted accents
– Flowers, prints, flags & rural icons
– Mixing slim and wide volumes
– Mixing international hero-products
– Softness & pampering
– Luxury & simplicity
#5 YOUNGTIMERS
FINDING A FRESH BEAUTY IN THE OLD STYLES OF YESTERDAY
– Recently old becomes recently new
– A proper fit-chaos
– Not so old streetstyles
– Neo-vintage or inspired
– Contrast stitchings
– Violated washes
– Loud and barking
