40 April 2015 www.womanthismonth.com FASHION | trend Next to the trend for flesh-baring transparency, we spotted the laser cut or net technique widely spread in the spring and summer fashion shows. The laser cutting method has been used in past collections, mainly in haute couture designs. However, now technology has made it available to mass manufactures, hence it’s became commonplace to see laser cut silk and leather in ready-to-wear collections. The extreme accuracy, clean cuts and sealed fabric edges to prevent fraying make this method of design very popular in the fashion industry. It’s also suitable for many different materials such as silk, leather, nylon, neoprene, polyester and cotton. The wow effect is guaranteed and you can create original patterns or just squares to get the desired effect. Some brands didn’t go for the laser cut method but rather used knitted fabrics or materials that create the same perforated result. Tod’s and Versace opted for the technological option, while Proenza Schouler, Altuzarra and Balenciaga found other ways to get the trend into their collections. Balenciaga Tod's Proenza Schouler Louis Vuitton Versace THE DETAILS Net Effect Altuzarra Phillip Lim Versace Sacai
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