Preview Trends at munichfabricstart SS 2010: 'Amazing'
19 Dec '08
5 min read
High Couture Inspirations: Deformation, asymmetry, high-tech, sculptural, clean, antique accordion pleating, dressy, complex constructions, the essence of elegance, 3-D textures, tranquillity, elegance. Colours: Platinum, cement, steel blue, silver grey, porcelain complexion, pale marble, black shadows, enamel beige Fabrics: Organza, taffeta, lace, vinyl, chiffon, poplin, cool wool, compact cotton, tone-ontone prints
Smoovy Inspirations: Water colours, plastic, transparency, light, retro-future, 50s freshness, naivety, simple sport, coloured white tones Colours: Morning light, honeydew melon, pale lime, pool, powder, cherry blossoms, copper blond, crushed ice Fabrics: Simple stripes, small repeat gingham checks, simple checks, naïve graphics, voile, herringbone, synthetics, viscose, lightweight fabrics, matrix designs, Asian designs.
Reloaded Inspirations: Good old America, pioneer, land of unlimited opportunity, prairie, road movies, grunge, cactuses, coarse materials, authentic Colours: Sand, agave, green brass, sunset, stallion brown, grey-blue, thistle flowers, Japanese denim Fabrics: Natural colours, used looks, cotton, ramie, hemp, linen, bamboo, western checks and plaids, heavy fabrics, raw finish, textured plains, leather, skins
Calexico Inspirations: Hot soul, Latinos, Andes, beliefs, pride, superpositions, métissage, mixing the Hispanic style universes of Mexico and Argentina, haciendas, tango, ceremonies, folk spots, rituals, dressed in black or white, traditional costume, life & death Colours: Ash grey, bronze medal, dried mandarin, papaya, magenta, blood red, pitch black, innocent white Fabrics: Cotton blends, linen, traditional patterns, coloured prints, fringes, Paisleys, leather, reptile designs, tattoo motifs, ribbons
Playground Inspirations: Coney Island, gambling houses, pinball, fruit machines, transgression, tweenager, girl-woman, too sexy, freedom, soft hippie, masquerade, David Lynch films, weird & spooky, disco, glitter, fun, wallpaper patterns Colours: Misty blue, Barbie pink, pink Cadillac, mermaid green, high- gloss copper, metallic turquoise, seventies blue, shimmering off-white Fabrics: Bleached ocean blue tones from pale blue to almost white, heavily destroyed effects, washes for mid tones, arty and moon-washed fabrics, coloured and washed-out-denims, striking graphics, coloured prints, raw denim, though dark, denim in shirt weights, glitter effects
Girls & Boy Scouts (Kids & Youth) Inspirations: Expedition, science, awareness, neo ecologist, recycling waste, lab, robot, patchwork, artistic, map designs, multi-functional, wacky, primary colours Colours: Astronaut white, balloon orange, Smarties blue, Astroturf green, bitter lime, navy, earthy brown, chalk Fabrics: Cotton & nylon, light sportswear coatings, mesh, coloured checks, prints with naturalistic designs, with motif or map prints or themes from the natural sciences.