I find color blocking and translucency to be intriguing in fashion and everyday wear. As fashion continues to evolve and change, one thing that remains mostly constant is color variety and material choice. Since styles become outdated and overused quite quickly, more innovative means of altering our perception of color and texture can be explored.
Featured at the top of the images, Issey Miyake’s luminous jacket leverages both color blocking and layering of translucent materials to not only create hierarchy in an otherwise regular silhouette, but also provide utility and perhaps ventilation. I also enjoy the deconstructed morphed sweater from the Parsons ready-to-wear collection, as it stretches the boundaries of what defines a sweater and dress. In this case, the permeability of the dress changes at different elevations, this time more for an aesthetic. I hope to be able to explore why and what translucency can be used for in more everyday use.