Fall / Winter13/14 Trend Analysis
Index: Color forecast Portrait of a woman Relate Cleansing Simplicity Flourish
Connection
Confined Diversity
Color forecast Portrait of a Woman Unconventional Structure Instinctive Nature Expressive Symmetry
Color forecast Portrait of a woman Interminable Luminosity Unearthing
Exploration
Color Index
Obtaining an individual spirit comes within oneself, but correlating the spirit of Nature with ones own is astounding. In Connection, humanity has detached from selfishness to relate to the world around them. A spiritual understanding flourishes, and ultimately a deeper acceptance of oneself is accumulated. The ability to relate to nature is acquired through a desire to remain selfless and empathetic to society. Connection fulfills a craving for purity. Connection is an ultimate accomplishment, and once acquire life perceives to be simple.
Connection
Natural and earthy tones are chosen for Connection. These colors symbolize an individual’s connection with nature. The color combinations strive for simplicity and cleanliness. These earth tones connect the individual to the organic textures and natural fibers. The styles of Connection are animate, blossoming, and free.
The spirituality of Connection is communicated through over- sized, exaggerated, and loose silhouettes. These forms are heightened by the environmental textures, and floral inflections.
Free Spirited, Compassionate, Selfless
Relate
Relate to nature and understand what the world has to offer.
Oversized knits, Long over short. Denim with chunky knits.
Cleansing Simplicity
Once an understanding between nature is established a cleansing simplicity over takes the aura of an individuals life.
Innovative neck lines. Extreme slits. No Back. Loose maxis. Loose crops.
Flourish
Understanding and appreciating the earth many gifts. The little beauties in the world are what make our earth such a magnificent place.
Florals with knits, crochet accents, boxed crops, high waisted pant.
It is human nature to seek opportunity for fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. Humanity’s craving for creativity is a revolution. Through this revolution the acceptance of diversity is evident. Everyone wants to be different, yet not too different. In Confined Diversity, the limitations begin obstruction, and structure struggles to embrace the multiplicity. While humanity battles to grasp onto structure, diversity is the image of the future. There is no limit to what is to come. The possibilities are endless, and our world is as unique as we desire it to be. With the constant need for growth, satisfaction may never be obtainable, but to grow creatively is to revolutionize the past, to innovate present, and to anticipate the future.
Confined Diversity
Warm and bright are the colors chosen for Diversity. These colors embody the desire to be different, and compliment the encouragement to change. The combination of colors reflects individuality, and self-appreciation. The styles of Diversity personify the individual. While society continues to latch onto structure, humanity will overcome these boundaries and fully embrace each owns unique aura.
These styles create a true apposition between designs to replicate the confinement of diversity.
Bold, confident, creative
Unconventional Structure
Construction combined with mixed patterns and cut outs replicates individuals beginning to become their true selves.
Extreme Textures using mixed patterns, cut outs, and thick fabrics.
Instinctive Nature
Animal fur and prints are a representation of human nature breaking through the confinements of society.
Framed forms confine animal prints and furs.
Expressive Symmetry
Dimensional geometric, and symmetrical silhouettes exemplifies humanity breaking free of the status quo.
Structured shapes. Thick and crisp fabrics. Leather accents.
The world can be at ones fingertips, but the adventure in society remains. In Exploration the individual’s true desire to explore the world unknown is represented. The youth of the 21st century has a desire to discover the world beyond their-own borders. It is human nature to seek opportunity for fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. To suffice this desire unearthing new opportunity remains apparent. To discover, is to illuminate ones perception, and the possibilities this world holds are interminable.
Exploration
Cool eccentric colors are chosen for Exploration. These colors identify the excitement of the unknown. The combination of colors symbolizes the opportunity that derives from exploration. The styles of Exploration are unrestricted, graceful, and optimistic.
Elegance is subtle within the use of loose silhouettes and draping. Sequined fabric demonstrates the excellence of exploration, and the sensation of Exploration is whimsical.
Intelligent, Curious, Charismatic
Interminable
Endless. Discovery is infinite. If one seeks they may uncover something remarkable.
Loose and draped silhouettes. Monochromatic color palettes.
Luminosity
Glow. Brilliance. Shine. Radiance. Glimmer. Incandescence. Luminosity is to become greater than your own mortal self.
Sequins applied staple items. Casual wear glammed up.
Unearthing
To uncover what one has set out to find is a commendable accomplishment. Unearthing new found knowledge is incompatible.
Asymmetry, lace accents to transparent fabrics.
Color Index
Diversity
Exploration
Connection
Fall / Winter13/14 Trend Analysis