Fashion Report A/W 16-17

WOMEN’S FASHION SEASONAL TREND REPORT

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WOMEN’S FASHION SEASONAL TREND REPORT This seasonal report explores the various styles and looks of the highlighted theme with specific focus on cuts and silhouettes. Various fabrics and prints relevant to the theme are included. Each look is supported with accessories to match.

16 17 autumn winter

THE THEME

LE’THARGE THE PERFECT ESSENCE | SELF EXPRESSION | A STATEMENT OF INDIVIDUALITY SOORYANAMASKAR | PEACOCK PREENING

The theme QUINTESSENCE explores the unlimited when it comes to self expression, at the most basic and superfluous level. Combining the trend of the ‘urban yogi’ and ‘peacock preeening’, this seasonal story inspires flowing silhouettes with airs and flairs.

Ensembles that allow one to prance and parade, with the obvious evidence of comfort, both in body and mind. Adding to the sensationalism that the current new demand, is the art of fabric manipulation creating visual interest through cascading ruffles, layered pleats and gathers.

Yoga inspires trends in print such as ‘graphic marble’ that represents fluidity and serenity. The raw organic feel comes alive through ‘scratched surface’ prints. There is a playful mix of summer fabrics from linen overdoses to silk blends and the sensual sheers.

The theme covers four stories: Work-a-daily, Yogasana, Spring mantra, Midsummer cocktail

EBONY N IVORY FASHIONISTAS|CORPORATE STYLE IDENTITY|QUIRKAHOLICS

GEN XL PRANCING PRINCESSES FLAIR| CASUAL|STYLISH

GEN XL Beadings, sequins,gemstones and frosting in accessories and footwear add that glitzy bling that peacock preeners would adore. Silver metallic touches to turquoise and teals give an ‘all that jazz’ feel to the look.

SOPHISTICATED LINES An asymmetric dress with cascading ruffles with tone-on-tone blues in a playful mix of elegant fabrics

A print to watch out for : SCRATCHED SURFACE is a crisscross pattern on textiles created by vertical and horizontal hatching that looks like multiple scratch marks. It exudes a raw yet refined organic feel.

SOPHISTICATED LINES An asymmetric dress with cascading ruffles with tone-ontone blues in a playful mix of elegant fabrics

SOPHISTICATED LINES An asymmetric dress with cascading ruffles with tone-ontone blues in a playful mix of elegant fabrics

SOPHISTICATED LINES An asymmetric dress with cascading ruffles with tone-ontone blues in a playful mix of elegant fabrics

An asymmetric dress with cascading ruffles with tone-on-tone blues in a playful mix of

An asymmetric dress with cascading ruffles with tone-on-tone blues in a playful mix of

fabric specifications 06 | POLYCOTTON / BLEND 05 | WOOL BLEND

04 | LINEN 03 | WOOL

02 | TWILL

01 | CASHMERE

PRINT GALLERY The theme QUINTESSENCE explores the unlimited when it comes to self expression, at the most basic and superfluous level. Combining the trend

EBONY N IVORY Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and elegant.

Following the colour palette of violet vines, a pencil skirt with chiffon pleats below the knee adding panache to the look. A pale green ruffled sleeveless top paired with a collared shrug

Bright yellow trappy wedge heels with ruffles to add to the drama of it

FABRIC MANIPULATION Summer is a word that directly drops hints on the feeling of lightness. This season brings fabric manipulation to the forefront while surface ornamentation takes a back seat

ALL OR NONE Turquoise stones embedded in oxidised silver.

Pretty sling bag in mellow yellow Quirk up that workaholic attitude with a teal wrist hanging pouch that is functional and playful

Ultra light sandals with clog heels in wood and tan combinations

ALL OR NONE Turquoise stones embedded in oxidised silver.

Quirk up that workaholic attitude with a teal wrist hanging pouch that is functional and playful

THE THEME

MEMORY LAB THE PERFECT ESSENCE | SELF EXPRESSION | A STATEMENT OF INDIVIDUALITY SOORYANAMASKAR | PEACOCK PREENING

The theme QUINTESSENCE explores the unlimited when it comes to self expression, at the most basic and superfluous level. Combining the trend of the ‘urban yogi’ and ‘peacock preeening’, this seasonal story inspires flowing silhouettes with airs and flairs.

Ensembles that allow one to prance and parade, with the obvious evidence of comfort, both in body and mind. Adding to the sensationalism that the current new demand, is the art of fabric manipulation creating visual interest through cascading ruffles, layered pleats and gathers.

Yoga inspires trends in print such as ‘graphic marble’ that represents fluidity and serenity. The raw organic feel comes alive through ‘scratched surface’ prints. There is a playful mix of summer fabrics from linen overdoses to silk blends and the sensual sheers.

The theme covers four stories: Work-a-daily, Yogasana, Spring mantra, Midsummer cocktail

ALCHEMY FASHIONISTAS|CORPORATE STYLE IDENTITY|QUIRKAHOLICS

X-RAY PRANCING PRINCESSES FLAIR| CASUAL|STYLISH

ALCHEMY Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and elegant.

Following the colour palette of violet vines, a pencil skirt with chiffon pleats below the knee adding panache to the look. A pale green ruffled sleeveless top paired

FABRIC MANIPULATION Summer is a word that directly drops hints on the feeling of lightness. This

season brings fabric manipulation to the forefront while surface ornamentation

ALL OR NONE Turquoise stones embedded in oxidised silver.

Quirk up that workaholic attitude with a teal wrist hanging pouch that is functional and playful

Functional and Playful

Quirk up that workaholic attitude with and playful

Quirk up that workaholic attitude with a teal wrist hanging pouch that is functional and playful

Functional and Playful

XRAY Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and elegant.

Following the colour palette of violet vines, a pencil skirt with chiffon pleats below the knee

Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and

Functional and Playful

Functional and Playful

Functional and Playful

ALL OR NONE Turquoise stones embedded in oxidised silver.

fabric specifications 06 | POLYSILK 05 | NEOPRENE

04 | LUREX 03 | LEATHER

02 | LAME

01 | GOLD LAME TISSUE

fabric specifications 06 | VOILE SHEER 05 | SILK WOOL

04 | SILK 03 | ORGANZA

02 | CREPEDECHINE

01 | CREPE

THE THEME

MIGRATION THE PERFECT ESSENCE | SELF EXPRESSION | A STATEMENT OF INDIVIDUALITY SOORYANAMASKAR | PEACOCK PREENING

The theme QUINTESSENCE explores the unlimited when it comes to self expression, at the most basic and superfluous level. Combining the trend of the ‘urban yogi’ and ‘peacock preeening’, this seasonal story inspires flowing silhouettes with airs and flairs.

Ensembles that allow one to prance and parade, with the obvious evidence of comfort, both in body and mind. Adding to the sensationalism that the current new demand, is the art of fabric manipulation creating visual interest through cascading ruffles, layered pleats and gathers.

Yoga inspires trends in print such as ‘graphic marble’ that represents fluidity and serenity. The raw organic feel comes alive through ‘scratched surface’ prints. There is a playful mix of summer fabrics from linen overdoses to silk blends and the sensual sheers.

The theme covers four stories: Work-a-daily, Yogasana, Spring mantra, Midsummer cocktail

URBAN FARMER FASHIONISTAS|CORPORATE STYLE IDENTITY|QUIRKAHOLICS

TERRANOVA PRANCING PRINCESSES FLAIR| CASUAL|STYLISH

TERRANOVA Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and elegant. Following the colour palette of violet vines, a pencil skirt with chiffon pleats below the knee adding panache to

Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and

Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and

Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and

FABRIC PIXELATION

fabric specifications 06 | MARLED KNIT 05 | WOOL FELT

04 | WOOL 03 | MARLED FABRIC

02 | JERSEY

01 | FELT

PRINT GALLERY The theme QUINTESSENCE explores the unlimited when it comes to self expression, at the most basic and superfluous level. Combining the trend

URBAN FARMER Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and elegant. Following the colour palette of violet vines, a pencil skirt with chiffon pleats below the knee adding panache to the look. A pale green ruffled sleeveless top paired

Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and

Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and

Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and

Trendy work wear for those fabulous fashionistas: This look is summery and

fabric specifications 06 | VELVET 05 | FLAX COTTON

04 | TWILL 03 | SUEDE

02 | LINEN

01 | RAW SILK

PRINT GALLERY The theme QUINTESSENCE explores the unlimited when it comes to self expression, at the most basic and superfluous level. IKAT PATCHWORK PRINT TURKISH RUGS

TREND REPORT The theme QUINTESSENCE explores the unlimited when it comes to self expression, at the most basic and superfluous level. Combining the trend of the ‘urban yogi’ and ‘peacock preeening’, this seasonal story inspires flowing silhouettes with airs and flairs.

Ensembles that allow one to prance and parade, with the obvious evidence of comfort, both in body and mind. Adding to the sensationalism that the current new demand, is the art of fabric manipulation creating visual interest through cascading ruffles, layered pleats and gathers.

Yoga inspires trends in print such as ‘graphic marble’ that represents fluidity and serenity. The raw organic feel comes alive through ‘scratched surface’ prints. There is a playful mix of summer fabrics from linen overdoses to silk blends and the sensual sheers.

The theme covers four stories: Work-a-daily, Yogasana, Spring mantra, Midsummer cocktail

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