Following the ever ranging popularity of the peek-a-boo trend in fashion apparel, from transparent, translucent and laser cutout fabrics to now textiles that look like ‘laser cut weaves’, the trend seems to seep down from high-fashion to mass retail. With a variety of shapes being possible to achieve, this technique has become both commercial and economical with time with new machines and technology supporting its viability.
Predicted to be one the most demanded fabric for Spring/Summer 2013 catering to its innovative visual appeal, variations of the same were being displayed by various mills in the recent Premier Vision S/S 2013. The basic fabrics types are as diverse as cotton, polyester, and leather to a variety of laces, making the look suitable for both delicate and structured shapes in garments.
