Invented by DuPont scientists on April 17, 1930, Neoprene (trade name used by DuPont Performance Elastomers.) or polychloroprene is a family of synthetic rubbers that is used in a wide variety of applications, such as in wetsuits, laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces, fly fishing waders, .etc. Lately Neoprene has been appearing in a lot of designers’ collection, from accessories to clothes. Here is a brief look on the fashion using Neoprene.
YOHJI YAMAMOTO FALL/WINTER 2001-2002
Balenciaga for spring 2003 Nicholas Ghesquière's said . "I wanted to contrast structure and fluidity," he said. "Things that give power to femininity." The result was neutral tailoring with short, flounced cutaway dresses in vivid colors and flower prints, delicately suspended over neoprene bras.
COMME DES GARCONS SPRING/SUMMER 2005
Hell's Ballerinas- Stiff leather or neoprene jackets were cut with rolled-up sleeves, and openwork inserts mimicked the cooler vents in a motorcycle engine, and curviform foam-rubber seat-covers sometimes morphed into skirts. Done in black, tan, or orange, the jackets had the heft of a truly cool idea and made a strangely beautiful contrast with the fragile pinks and whites of the tutus.
MICHAEL KORS- SPRING/SUMMER 2009
A Classic balmacaan in neoprene appeared in Michael Kors' men's spring/summer 2009 show.
RAF SIMONS FALL/WINTER 2009/2010
Raf Simons for his vanity and performance themed fall/winter 2009/2010 collection mixed classic suits in conventional fabrics with neoprene shrugs.
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2009-2010
Italo Zucchelli for men's Calvin Klein collection for fall/winter 09/10 offered coats that had a shimmering reflective surface. The suits was not only made of neoprene, but the futuristic fabric was cut and padded.
HUNTER BALMORAL NEOPRENE BOOTS
GIVENCHY BAG
CHANEL DUMBBELLS
Wet suits from company Aquasphere.
YOHJI YAMAMOTO FALL/WINTER 2001-2002
Using his clever use of proportions and great knowledge in fabrics, Yohji Yamamoto blended technical fabrics like neoprene and active sports looks with his own color palette and arty and edgy dimension and end up producing amazing and brilliant modern clothes.
BALENCIAGA SPRING/SUMMER 2003
Balenciaga for spring 2003 Nicholas Ghesquière's said . "I wanted to contrast structure and fluidity," he said. "Things that give power to femininity." The result was neutral tailoring with short, flounced cutaway dresses in vivid colors and flower prints, delicately suspended over neoprene bras.
COMME DES GARCONS SPRING/SUMMER 2005
Hell's Ballerinas- Stiff leather or neoprene jackets were cut with rolled-up sleeves, and openwork inserts mimicked the cooler vents in a motorcycle engine, and curviform foam-rubber seat-covers sometimes morphed into skirts. Done in black, tan, or orange, the jackets had the heft of a truly cool idea and made a strangely beautiful contrast with the fragile pinks and whites of the tutus.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FALL/WINTER 2007
Alexander McQueen showed laid-back surfer dudes mixed with 1950’s bad boy theme collection for spring/summer 2008. The look was all about healthy seasoned travelers with a boogie board neoprene bag-cum-suit bag-cum-rucksack and neoprene leggings for summer.
"I wanted to bring men out into the sunlight and celebrate the idea of sun-kissed freedom of expression and movement with the coolest of attitudes. Summer should be a time for travel and exploration, so why not explore the boundaries of men's clothing too?" Alexander McQueen.
PROENZA SCHOULER SPRING/SUMMER 2007
Sporty took a turn for the chic at Proenza Schouler, where designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez tucked neoprene tank tops into belted a-line miniskirts . It’s about elevating sporty.
BURBERRY PRORSUM SPRING/SUMMER 2008
Inspired by surfer in Whitby on the North Sea Burberry’s Christopher Bailey designed jackets in neoprene and shoes.
JULIAN LOUIES SPRING/SUMMER 2009
FENDI SPRING/SUMMER 2009
PROENZA SCHOULER SPRING/SUMMER 2007
Sporty took a turn for the chic at Proenza Schouler, where designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez tucked neoprene tank tops into belted a-line miniskirts . It’s about elevating sporty.
BURBERRY PRORSUM SPRING/SUMMER 2008
Inspired by surfer in Whitby on the North Sea Burberry’s Christopher Bailey designed jackets in neoprene and shoes.
JULIAN LOUIES SPRING/SUMMER 2009
FENDI SPRING/SUMMER 2009
MICHAEL KORS- SPRING/SUMMER 2009
A Classic balmacaan in neoprene appeared in Michael Kors' men's spring/summer 2009 show.
RAF SIMONS FALL/WINTER 2009/2010
Raf Simons for his vanity and performance themed fall/winter 2009/2010 collection mixed classic suits in conventional fabrics with neoprene shrugs.
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2009-2010
Italo Zucchelli for men's Calvin Klein collection for fall/winter 09/10 offered coats that had a shimmering reflective surface. The suits was not only made of neoprene, but the futuristic fabric was cut and padded.
HUNTER BALMORAL NEOPRENE BOOTS
GIVENCHY BAG
CHANEL DUMBBELLS
UTE PLOIER - FINGERLESS GLOVES
LOUIS VUITTON RESORT COLLECTION 2009
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