COLLISION
Fall/Winter 2013 Trend Analysis Claire Eberts
COLLISION
Collision is a collection of contrasting trends that come together and unite as a whole. Each trend takes two opposite ideas, crashing them together, making them a kind of there own. Eras, places, and styles collide, creating a cohesive Collision
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CONTENTS 2011 Backcast 4 2012 Backcast 7 Love Potion 10 Frozen in Time 15 Lost in Space 20 3.
2011 backcast 4.
Native american patterns In 2011, Native American patterns were a huge hit. Designers were inspired by the bright and cheerful colors that were incorporated in the Native American culture. This crazy trend was shown on and off of the runway.
Proenza Schouler, Fall 2011 RTW
James Long, Fall 2011 RTW
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Animal prints Animal prints were everywhere in 2011. From the runway to the street, it gave people the opportunity to release their inner wild side.
Christian Cota, Fall 2011 RTW
Monique Lhuillier, Fall 2011 RTW
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2012 backcast 7.
OMBRE Ombre was a huge trend in 2012. From ombre hair to ombre apparel, it was seen everywhere. Designers introduced it on the runway and it quickly became a street fashion fad.
Ann Demeulemeester, Spring 2012 RTW
Bibhu Mohapatra, Fall 2012 RTW
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assymetrical skirts/dresses In 2012, assymetry started to make its way back into the fashion world. Designers like Mark Fast and Mary Katrantzou sent beautiful assymetrical dresses out on the runway, and the street fashion soon followed.
Mark Fast, Spring 2012 RTW
Mary Katrantzou, Summer 2012 RTW
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lOVE pOTION 10.
lOVE pOTION
Description: Love Potion is a trend where beauty and grunge collide. It takes the sleek and elegant silhouette of the classic women and combines it with the rougher, tougher rocker chick inside.
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Drivers: The drivers of this trend are women
who are not afraid to go against the norm. In our day and age the youth are not afraid to show their daring side and stand out from the crowd. Mixing girly with hardcore grunge takes two very opposite styles and fuses them together to create the most poisonous potion of them all. Love Potion.
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Palette Azurite Flint Gypsum Charm Bubble Gum Crimson Golden Rule Jet
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KEY SILHOUETTES ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆
Layered see-through skirts Combat boots Fur coats Studded/jeweled heels Leather crop tops Light, sheer, flowing dresses Embellised body suits
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Frozen in time
Description: Frozen in Time is a trend that celebrates the beauty of the past. Almost
every place in our world has evolved, changing cars, styles, architecture, etc. But one place that has basically stayed the same is the country of Cuba. Today you can still see old cars and exquisite buildings that were built in the 1930s, feeling as if you are living in that day and age. This trend brings us back in time reliving the elegance and sophistication of the 1930s but mixing it with the bright and daring colors of the Cuban culture. Now, the glamorous evenings of dancing the night away in Havana are back with Frozen in Time. 16.
Drivers: The drivers of this trend are women who “live for the past,� celebrating the silhouettes of the 1930s with a hint of daring Cuban color. These women are classy and sophisticated, ready to show the world the beauty of the fashion of our past.
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Palette Bora Bora Trench Blush Plantain Scarlet Plum Verdant Mango
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KEY SILHOUETTES ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆
Bright, vibrant colors Sheer evening dresses Button-front dresses Art Deco shapes and designs Open-sided T-strap sandals Two-toned heels Tightly fitted dresses Deep V Back
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lOst in SPACE 20.
lOst in SPACE
Description: Lost in Space carries us on a journey to another world, another atmosphere. Taking the future and the past and pushing them into one big black hole. Inspired by the eye of the 1960s and the futuristic style and colors of outerspace, through a fashion meteor shower brings Lost in Space.
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Drivers: The main drivers of this trend are
those who are fascinated by the wonders of outerspace. Metallic colors, platform shoes, and big bug eyes make up these trendy earthlings, preparing them for “take off!�
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Palette Neptune Uranus Earth Mars Jupiter Mercury Saturn Venus
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KEY SILHOUETTES ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆
Metallic spandex pants Platform shoes Moon boots Oversized shirts Puffy space jackets Frayed, high waisted jean shorts Abstract tights Goddess headdress 1960s inspired eyes
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Sources www.pinterest.com www.tumblr.com www.style.com http://womens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/Womens_Fashion_History_from_1900_to_1939 http://www.kiwicare.co.uk/100yearskiwi/Pages/1930_history.aspx 26.