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Vo l . 4 I s s u e 2 THE FORECAST : MENSWEAR
AUTUMN / HIVER 18-19
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CONTENTS TREND STORIES / 01 / 11 / 21 MATERIAL FORECAST / 03 / 13 / 23 OFF THE RAMP / 05 / 15 / 25 KEY ITEMS / 07/ 17/ 27 MARKET EDIT / 09 / 19 / 29
GLOCAL
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COALITION
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BEHIND THE SCENES
M R I N AL JA I N There will be a renewed focus on statement fashion both for dressing up and dressing down. This season will be a lot about resilience. Looks bright & bold with trends like Townhall, Glocal & Dominion celebrate individuality. This journal consists of key trends, fabrics, silhouettes, colors, & runway edits that will form the forecast for A/W-18/19.
RACH N A KH A N NA A carefree, mix-and-match style will replace obvious reproductions of the past, mirroring the verve of youth subcultures, and this will be combined with modern materials and details. Decades will be re-hashed in fresher ways, with an approach that is less rigid and more layered.
J U H I KHAN N A
Nostalgia will always play an important role in fashion, but our approach to the past will be more youthful, and less sentimental, resulting in styles that feel both familiar and forward-thinking.. To find out what trends are going to cause a stampede in stores next season, keep reading!
KR ITI KA KATH U RIA
d The only way up in color is a bol by ed array of rich tones compliment t renewed luminosity making a den the for ts duc in delivering new pro berry season. Rustic orange and deep ochre compliment new takes on teal & g in delivering a warm yet invigoratin . color palette for this season
VA IS HALI GAU TA M
K A N I M E S H N AYA
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They say opposites attract, and this will be seen with the array of natural and synthetic applications of trims and fabrics that both contrast and collude in making the material forecast for this season. In a divided world, fashion will be re-energised with a sense of purpose and self-expression.
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COLOU R PALETTE 18-4214 TCX
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“Being aware� is the resounding echo revolving around the essence of learning, life skills and leisure. Smartness, practicality and promptness are in focus. Ideas and intellect are guiding light that leads the path. Classic menswear is revisited with an infusion of casual versatility. The concept of crisp clothing and clean lines emerge as major points of differentiation. Modern sophistication joins hands with an academic appeal retaining a sporty attitude and styling.
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This well-constructed classic direction takes on a modern angle through a play of engineered micro and macro scales. Houndstooth, chevon and twill weaves exploit double-optical effects in a palette of sober architectural greys.Â
RETAILORED CLASSICS
texture love Historical design is reinterpreted in both a rebellious and romantic way. Bohemian opulent interiors such as study areas and gentleman’s clubs inspire velvet plush, understated brocade and sartorial foulards
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MATERIAL FORECAST
vintage character
ripe iate st g e ll o c offer rough rs that yed th u e v lo n o o c bold le is c nes is sity sty usty to ripes in r t d e s d iv d n n e a t U ge. a varieg f faded d vinta , o n s a e e t t n r ip le r tie st mode ther pa nce of s. Ano la s a e b n t e r sma out th o bring t d e r explo
retro jacquards
Bohemian creativity, artistic flair and hedonism influence romantic printed or silk brocade foulards, infusing old
concepts of luxury and elegance into everyday items such as ties and jackets. Classical harmonious tones are key.
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PAUL &JOE
COACH
VALENTINO
VALENTINO
CALVIN KLEIN
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
VALENTINO
CERRUTI
GUCCI
BALENCIAGA
PRADA
CANALI
MGSM
LANVIN
MGSM
MARNI
PAUL SMITH
AGI SAM
VALENTINO
LOUIS VUITTON
THEORY
OFF THE RAMP
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KEY ITEMS
H ig h Wa ist Pleated Trouse r
E TAU TZ
Glen Chec k Statement Ove rcoat
MARN I
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QUEST
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Photopri nt Top
PRA DA
Po et Sh i rt
E TAUTZ
Layering Turtle Neck
APC
P at te rn
A L E XA
ed Che c k S u it
N DER M CQU EE N
ISAIA
GIVENCHY
FRED PERRY
DSQUARED 2
DRIES VAN NOTEN
STELLA McCARTNEY
MARKET EDIT
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P’S BY PAUL SMITH
TED BAKER
TOPSHOP
PURIFICACIONGARCIA
ISAIA
TOPSHOP
MASSIMO D UTTI
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STELLA McCARTNEY
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GLOCAL
COLOU R PALETTE 19-1106 TCX
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16-1139 TCX In our interconnected world, the balance of power is shifting from the global to the local. Glocal recognises the authencity of local art, craft & fabric and celebrates the diversity and imperfections of the natural environment. Rich motifs are inspired by travelling tribes whose patchworks & tapestry weaves inspire jacquard knits, while embroidery and woven trims add tactility and depth. Contrasting fabrics & patchwork offer a make-and-mend aesthetic building on the idea of repairing the old to create something that feels new. A desire to reconnect with nature manifests in integrating timeless wools and flannel checks with modern quilting that creates a feeling of wearable wanderlust.
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RICH PIGMENTS
Colours are inspired by startlingly rich geological tones and vibrant natural
dyes, offering a sense of ceremonial opulence. Silks and technical fabrics are transformed into graphic patchworks, and silky-touch colour wovens are elevated by intense ikat-inspired yarn dyes and raised structures.
MILITARY CLOUT Sustainable performance outerwear has a more authentic look, using recycled nylons and washed
treatments for lived-in appeal. Matte, cotton-look proofed and quilted fabrics are vibrant in reversible shades, along with glowing, landscape-inspired prints and yarn-dyes.
traveller plaids
ively ues. L h p e ts. y in de and blanke e k e r hts a rugs r weig itional a d e a w r r t e out from warm pired s in in n e u r p ds ates a worste y upd d b n b a o n d with Woolle plaids d n a s check
MATERIAL FORECAST
CULTURAL QUILT
LS A R O L EF G A T N I V
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Aboriginal cultures and crafts from nomadic tribes inspire a tapestry of colour and pattern. Compact hand-loomed weaves are inspired from motifs from traditional kilims and rugs, with engineered imperfections offering a vintage and well-travelled look.
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ETRO
TOMMY HILFIGER
MARNI
AGI SAM
PAUL & JOE
RALPH LAUREN
ANTONIO MARRAS
ETRO
DAMIR DOMA
DIOR HOMME
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
KOLOR
VERSACE
GIORGIO ARMANI
FERREGAMO
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
GIVENCHY
PAUL & JOE
JIL SANDER
JWANDERSON
OFF THE RAMP
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KEY ITEMS
Camo Weste rn Jac ket
LOU IS V U ITTON
Cropped Pants
MS G M
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GLOCAL
Zi p Front Flan ne l Sh i rt
MARN I
Contrast Pane l Sh i rt
CED R IC C HA R L I ER
Al l Ove r Flo ra l Sh i rt
PAU L & JOE
Statement Ethn ic Sh i rt
D O LCE & GA BBAN A
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TED BAKER
TOMMY HILFIGER
PAUL SMITH
AMIRI
GUCCI
TOMMY HILFIGER
MARKET EDIT
VALENTINO
OVADIA & SONS
PAUL SMITH
TOPSHOP
FAITH CONNEXION
DRIES VAN NOTEN
LOEWE
GLOCAL
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COALITION
COLOU R PALETTE 19-4121 TCX
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Coalition explores a renewed focus on our relationship with technology & fantasy to spark allure & wonder. The upscale style of occasion dressing seeps into everyday items of clothing. Intense colours act as a beacon in the darkness. Reflective surfaces, metallic details & finishes feature prominently reminiscing 90’s club wear. Sportswear takes a grunge turn as jersey basics & athletic jackets are seen more on the streets than in the gym. In a divided world, fashion will be re-energised with a sense of self-expression through the use of graphics.
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LUXE GLOSS Liquid-like finishes create a hard-edged look, sometimes with a warped holographic shine. Patent leather is key, and fabrics emulate the same look with wet-look yarns and sheer, glossy or dark iridescent coatings.
retro update Luxury defines this confident street-savvy look. Soft suede, vintage plaids, woven brushed surface, refined tweeds and colour-woven checks are key, and these are layered in warm-coloured, reassuringly retro contrasts.
DARK OPULENCE
ather r-cut le e s la n rd and ring a jacqua rt, offe , a d n e r h e East bellis os and ge. Em o d t t e a t r e e t tough y orna with a ired b e p ce. lv s o in v le ns e opu n erns r t t k e r t a t a p a d e of ace p d with e sens te surf pdate u iv t e a r n a r Intrica e alt ases otton b and c
MATERIAL FORECAST
M ETAL
POP ACCENTS
T
EN M N R O AD
Intense accents flash against the dark of classic suitings and outerwear tweeds, with neon or reflective contrasts incorporated into textured colourwoven chenille, bouclĂŠ and slubby surfaces.
Tones of brushed pewter and silver are the focus for metallic finishes, fasteners and trims. Industrial finishes on fabrics are important for street look update.
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BALMAIN
BALMAIN
LOUIS VUITTON
GIVENCHY
LOUIS VUITTON
RAF SIMONS
MAN
BALMAIN
MOSCHINO
DOLCE & GABBANA
VERSACE
MGSM
BALMAIN
MOSCHINO
DOLCE & GABBANA
GIVENCHY
ETRO
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
DIOR HOMME
VERSACE
OFF THE RAMP
COALITION
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KEY ITEMS
Tw i n Poc ket Sh i rt
DI ES EL BLACK GOLD
Sl i m Trouse r
FEN D I
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Embe l l ished Tee
BALMAI N
The Ve lvet Su it
ETR O
Grunge Pla id Flan ne l Sh i rt
VERSACE
Placement Graph ic Tee
J U L I EN DAVI D 27
TED BAKER
BALMAIN
STAMPD
DRIES VAN NOTEN
MAISON MARGIELA
VETEMENTS
MARKET EDIT
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KENZO
FRED PERRY
NEIL BARRETT
LOEWE
MARNI
OFF WHITE
COMME DES GARCONS
TED BAKER
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NOTES
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