TREND ANALYSIS SS2 by Sibusiso Dlamini

THE COLORS USED TO PRESENT THE PLAYFUL PARADOX TREND

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 05:44:33 UTC

The playful paradox predominantly used uses strong warm neutral colors, of butter rum browns, golden lime and olive greens, navy blues.

PANTONNE COLORS USED TO PRESENT THE PLAYFUL PARADOX TREND

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 05:56:06 UTC

The Trend's most used colours of linen, grey, cloudy blue, sand brown, ginger brown, olive greens

JW ANDERSON RTW 2023

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 06:10:28 UTC

The use of knitted fabric enhances the shape and voluminous silhouette of the garment. The sweater's imagery is draped, according to the silhouette. The corduroy represents a sculptural dress, and the playfulness lies in reconstructing garments so that they either become shrunken or oversized, and in changing the normal forms of garments for new, different practices, appearing surreal and mundane juxtaposition of introducing futuristic garments.. E.g. the orange sweatshirt is worn as a dress. [Vogue Runway, 2023]

Anrealage Fall/Winter 2019

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 06:52:40 UTC

deconstruction garment construction, the skirt garment style made of denim, exposed twin stitches, the collection is based on dimensionality, the oversized silhouette of small appearing details was to exaggerate shapes and proportions of elements. the use of scale, reimagination, and twists creates surreal garments yet wearable. innovative, attractive silhouette of reimagination of materials creates paradox of conventionality. [DN-MAG.COM, 2019]

Comme Des Garcons Autumn/winter 2014

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 07:10:20 UTC

In the picture, the MONSTER collection from Rei Kawakubo was immense and intense. The mood created by the motif of the circle in the interplay and sculptural forms appeared to fill the "void" and "space".

Rei Kawakubo's mood is set by her architectural appearance of a dark space with looming beams and concrete, presenting the deconstruction of an unsettling raw atmosphere.

presenting a questioned beautiful experience. [ Villasanta Riva. A, 2025]

Thom Browne fall/winter 2025

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 07:35:17 UTC

Textiles usage by Thom was inspired by birdwatching and sartorial exploration of freedom and structure. Reimagination of satin and silk, and gingham served as a canvas for the collection. The color combination, elaborated texture, and playful deconstruction in the look.

The use of Saxony, Donegal, and windowpane checks, boucle yarns, intricate sequin embroidery. these textiles were seen throughout the collection preview. [ Robinson. R, 2023]

Hood By Air Spring/Summer 2017

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 07:58:47 UTC

The tone setting of the mood was evident in Shayne Oliver's HBA Spring/Summer collection, which blended streetwear and featured procreative themes, showcasing a mood of expression and relaxation. relaxed attitude towards sexuality. evolving high fashion and streetwear presented in a dark venue with white screens and light beams, [fury, 2016]

Diesel RTW Spring/Summer 2022

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 07:59:30 UTC

A collection by Glenn Martins introduces a new perspective on denim.

The collection was not about deconstruction, but rather playful, as seen in the Diesel experiment with denim.

uses of lasering, overdying, distressing unique attribute detailing to create new denim textures

featuring velvet, leather, wool, nylon, spandex, cashmere, hemp, and damask, where they are used as backing/lining fabrication.

[Pinterest boards, masterclass, 2025]

AWGE- American Sabotage RTW spring/summer 2025

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 08:11:30 UTC

The Spring Summer 2025 from AWGE featured the upcycled recycled plastics and bottles as repurposed materials. NYPD sweats, DEA baseball caps. focusing on repurposing material.

collection of blended sweatshirts, sheer and airy fabrics that are breathable and lightweight.

layering, laser printing

incorporation of camouflage print material, pastels, rhinestones, crochet, and knitwear.

Parsons MFA RTW Spring/Summer 2024

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 08:11:53 UTC

Showcasing a new York fashion week, material experimentation OF denim and other natural materials, designers engaged in extensive manipulation of clothing of exposing raw seam edges. the trend focused on the sculptural and fragmented silhouettes, challenging traditional conventional norms of fashion, which give attention to playful tailoring and storytelling assembly of garments. the collection utilized deconstruction techniques with new nontemporary designs. [Vogue Runway, 2023]

Rick Owens RTW Spring/Summer 2024

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 08:33:53 UTC

Rick Owens sets a mood, showcasing experience and capability to convey greatness in sculptural clothing, unearthly yet presented in a concrete environment with rose petals on the walkways as a celebratory element.

-The mood of Owen's reimagination of fashion norms presents to innovators that dramatic proportions can also align with the blend of elegance and dystopian surrealism. creating an uplifting and haunting coexistence with Sci-fi couture.

The Silhouettes used by Rick Owen create Visual interest; the mood of the look simply relies on the environment to appear visually interesting. [Blanks, 2022]

2025 COLORS PROMINENT IN PLAYFUL PARADOX

Sibusisod_18 — 2025-05-21 08:48:20 UTC

Uses of GRAY Pantone colors such as Cool Gray, Guided Beige, Camel Beige grays.