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new winter in the pipeline calls for fresh looks and new trends. The season is more nostalgic than ever, with classic looks coming back, emerging from speckled emotions. Be it the Scottish Highlands that embarks on tradition and lineage, a sudden wakefulness of culture and customs spread across the globe or the demure outlines of a woman that classify a lady-like aesthetic in women’s wear, all consequent looks have one thing in common“the need to find your individual self.”
The moulded metal and sculpted science result in fresh digital and monochromatic designs
Sports Sporty elements are revised, manipulated and upgraded for formal and eveningwear, open for new interpretations
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Moving parallel is another clan of youth culture that is abandoning the past and looking into an ‘imaginable - unimaginable’ future in search of answers, only to create unknown outcomes. Guiding spirits, not to be left unmentioned, are the athletic vibes that are taking over the new millennial consumer with sportswear breaking from its confined notions and touching the comforting lives of a layman.
A colourful celebration of cultures and their similarity in diversity creates an enigma of frivolous energy
Classic A revisit to the iconic British, Scottish and Irish heritage, royalty and tradition is reinvented in ingenious ways
Boudoir Sheer elegance and sensuality take form in delicate lace and filmy silhouettes, defining innerwear as outerwear
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In today’s scientific age, technology is no longer bound to the avant-garde. From innovative fabric manipulations to futuristic styling concepts, the digital world is taking this trend by storm. Colours and designs are generated from the world of computers, images are technically treated with the power of digital technology and the internet inspires this trend to become more interactive and 3D. The moulded metal along with the sculpted plastic inspire the digital and monochromatic designs. The colours are refracted and distracted to create a myriad metallic fabrics and sharp visions. Architectural ‘structural’ rigid forms are derived from the satellite space vehicles. Metal is being carried into the new season with fresh interpretations and unexpected combinations, bringing along a sense of novelty. Metallic coating, complex mesh structures, smooth impeccable finishes add depth and drama and the starry spaced out prints offer a galactic touch. Traditional silhouettes are sliced and manipulated to create futuristic ones that divide the body with utmost precision to a further extent of a purely futuristic trend. A robotic stern feeling compliments the effortless edgy experience of the final look.
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extured metallics take centre stage with silver, gold and copper being the highlight of the theme. Newly developed textures and finishes add a robotic sheen to the glistening shades. The computer gray-scale palette interspersed by metallic pinks, blues and greens emit a shocking reflection on the palette. The story embraces iridescent oil slick alternatives and ultra shine gold since the new science demands lustrous and porous colours proving advancement from the current age.
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rom stiff leather jackets smothered in a dark palette to metallic sheen radiating on boxy ones, the theme embodies silhouettes rich in texture and character. While cropped biker jackets and drooping peter pan collars create a niche for the casual, the slithering sequin gowns and mesh inserts on fitted neoprene dresses contribute to the galactic evening. Visibly thick and heavy, the garments lack pleating or drapes and instead embrace zippers and transparent filters on midi length shift dresses, straight fit pants and high collared tops.
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An evolving trend being altered through seasons, sportswear for the next Fall continues in a direction of sleek, minimal and luxury, making itself ripe for new interpretations. Evolving to become more subtle and to highlight a rather slick and sportier attitude, the luxe athletic wear is no longer channelling specific sports but is being morphed into an embodiment of casual chic. Minimal look, clean lines, basic silhouettes, rounded shoulder lines in breathable tech fabrics define the macro appeal of the theme. Geometry is explored through sporty cuts being incorporated into elegant silhouettes with mesh panelling. Sporty stripes are being used sparingly, yet not reduced in importance. A subtle touch towards femininity makes the trend rather more diverse than ever. The look is emphasised with comfortable fabrics such as jersey and lycra knits, deluxe nylons, mesh, 3D, pique offset by leather, plastics and perspex offering an inherent persuasiveness. Skirts, tops and dresses, slick sports bras, swimsuit cuts and bodysuits, ribbed hemlines, skater skirts, skinny polo necks, hooded sweatshirts and track pants, all incorporate a blend of sports with high fashion, characterising the new ‘sports couture’.
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he most conspicuous of all the colour palettes is achieved with primary shades of red, blue and green supported by monotone colours of black, brown and white. Sporty accents of ultramarine blue, vivid orange and nimble red lend an athletic vibe to the story with pitch black and stark white at the core of the palette being uplifted by galactic blues. The peppy colours boost this theme with an invigorating energy.
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oulded in breathable fabrics, the silhouettes are definitely relaxed with comfort riding high but at the same time sculpted into rigid forms to achieve the much needed ‘zing’ on the tracks. With track pants transcending to chic formalwear and high heels, hooded sweatshirts and box pleated skirts aren’t far behind. Raglan sleeves on sweaters, cropped hybrids of a bomber jacket and mesh tank tops round off the upper separates. Details such as side panelling, drawstrings and elasticised waistbands attribute a sporty flavour to a magnitude of silhouettes- from dresses to shorts to skirts.
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This story takes from a celebration of tradition the increasing need to recognise your roots and for communities to reconnect. Not just a static replication of the past – but rather a dynamic and living entity which evolves with the culture. Inspired by customs, convention, music, tribes, tall tales, myths and legends, the look takes form when cultures overlap. Characterised by a mix and match of high energy patterns and prints with lavish fabrics, ‘Folklore’ reflects a people’s society. It is expressed through music, dance, drama, craft, sculpture, painting, literature and other means of creativity which generally requires little dependence on high technology. Skill tends to be passed on from generation to generation, and is mostly done by hand or simple machinery. Haphazard patchwork of patterns and prints, multicolour stripes and zigzag designs combined with tropical florals. Silhouettes offer a time honoured approach with gathered full length skirts, off shoulder tops, turmoil of prints and patterns balanced by neat nipped waists, sheath dresses, jackets and cocoon skirts. Elements like fringes, tassels and tribal fur are essential for enhancement.
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radition and culture are expressed with a bright vibrant palette from the broad families of orange and pink- a grand celebration of ethnicity. The core palette of warm browns and oranges with muted neutralised ochre and gold offset a mĂŠlange of colours. A high energy vivacious palette is presented with blaring colours such as tangerine orange, Indian red, bark brown, ultramarine blue and fuchsia pink.
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aining identity and way of life from the vibrant mixture of prints resonating in an amalgam of diverse cultures, the theme is embodied in ensembles with fuller yet languid lines. From added ethereal silhouettes draped around the body to more traditional slack ones- they all create a sense of free movement and expression. Wide legged pants, kaftan style tops, billowy skirts, off shoulder shirts and swathed long dresses are meticulously adorned with intricate beads, suspended tassels and tribal fur to add more personality to the ensembles.
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Think British, Scottish and Irish legacy, returning to heritage, classic looks will be back for Fall’14-15. Expect to see a variable army of checks and plaids from overscaled blanket and windowpane checks to the glorious Scottish checks, with hints of sportswear and punk. Traditional icons and silhouettes are revived with a contemporary twist to the classic tartans, plaids and houndstooth. Silhouettes such as sharp tailored blazers, well fitted pants and double breasted coats are inspired by royalty and tradition, whereas the traditional pleated kilt skirts and the oversized coats are retained for its well deserved glory. The biker and aviator jackets are reworked for the youth with blanket and plaid checks used as panelling. Smart finishing and precise cuts update this look. Key fabrics used are warm heritage wools, tweed, houndstooth and also novelty. Checks have been manipulated to create an ultra sophisticated look. The plaid is being given a technological uplift by being printed. Rustic textured weaves have a dated feel to them and the silhouettes are far from keeping the outline feminine yet tailored.
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he story derives its colours from the classic plaid, checks and tartan patterns. The traditional key colours like red, green and tonal blues from the Irish highlands and the Scottish uniforms are juxtaposed by the monochrome black and white implemented in the houndstooth. The highland mountains echo shades of brown and ochre that beautifully compliment and accentuate the core palette, while cloudy Irish skies inspire with their muddy blues and greys.
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riven as a print based theme, the silhouettes are meant for the lady in charge who vehemently dons a power suit. Crisp and tailored define the theme rightly with structured blazers, slim fit cigarette pants, double breasted coats and high pencil skirts. Simultaneously, the romance of highlands and pastures is retained with Scottish kilted skirts, flirtatious wrap coats and shorter car coats in houndstooth, tartan, plaid and every other check invented. Constructed in head-to-toe similar pattern or mismatched in colour harmony, the silhouettes are far from dated, instead they succeed in rejuvenating the term Powerplay.
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Pure fantasy of the 1940’s revisited - evoking sheer elegance and depicting a provocative yet, reserved kind of fashion. ‘Boudoir’ celebrates unique pleasures that complement the essence of femininity. Inspired by a lady’s dressing room… lace peek-a-boo’s, marabou feathers, ostrich plumes, silky satins and mannish fur coats reign – as fashion comes out of the bedroom. The theme portrays a tender aesthetic depicted through transparency and delicacy, with the casual pyjama dressing given a glam treatment. Fur, the ultimate boudoir trend is lined to fluid slips and sexy negligee. Lace overlay gives a dressier look to appealing lingerie which is perfect for outerwear as daywear. This lavish trend demands oozing feminine accessories with tantalising lace trims and the flirtation continues with bias cuts revealing skin. Body slipping fabrics and soft silhouettes highlight the sultry passion as silk, lace, velvet, chiffon and satin characterise the luxurious theme. Also, the nostalgic retro elements revolve around a lady like aesthetic to comprehend the affair…
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his theme incorporates profound enigmatic colours evoking an understated but striking passion. The palette resembles a femme fatales dressing room, delicate yet fierce. Sensuality runs strong throughout the story, which is accentuated by the richness embedded in deep colours of midnight black, tranquil white, vicious purple and fiery red. Sultry feminine shades and hues of oxblood and wine are diffused by skin tones like brown, grey and nude.
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heer panels and racy cuts hardly embody the essence of this theme, borne from the concept of innerwear as outerwear; a sophisticated elegance is carried forth from rich, silky and feminine fabrics. Midi-length slip dresses in satin and silk are adorned with lace trims, chiffon clad baby doll dresses, deep V necks on georgette tops and pyjama sets in velvet trims bring together effortless separates as sultry sensual silhouettes with the simple inclusion of ostrich plumage, patterned lace, marabou feathers and fur.
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