Leather Dresses and Exaggerated Silhouette Pieces
by Khaite
Product Variations
Trend Summary
These pieces offer an edgy interpretation of the Sculptural & Voluminous trend, using leather to create dramatic shapes like bubble hems and cinched waists for a bold, modern statement.
Key Features
- Leather fabrication
- Cinched waists
- Bubble hems
- Exaggerated silhouettes
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Product Specifications
Differentiation Strategy
The primary differentiation is the use of accessible and cost-effective PU faux leather, making the trend available to a wider, value-conscious audience.
It is designed as a mini dress, offering a more youthful and casual interpretation compared to the reference's midi length.
The design is simplified with a standard jewel neckline and a concealed back zipper, avoiding more complex and costly features like asymmetric zips or internal corsetry.
By offering a seasonal fashion color like Burgundy alongside Black, the product can appeal to customers seeking a more personalized or timely expression of the trend.
Success Replication
This design replicates the trendy, sculptural quality of the reference 'Coli' dress by adopting its signature balloon shape.
It retains the edgy and modern aesthetic by using a leather-like material in a classic black colorway.
The use of paneling is a key construction detail borrowed from the reference to achieve a structured, high-fashion silhouette.
It captures the essence of making a bold, confident statement through dramatic shape, which is central to the Khaite exaggerated silhouette trend.