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Insomnia; A nervous, terrified, confused, person. Someone who lays awake during the night. Sleepless; the feeling of not being about to fall asleep. The long, tortuous, insomniac nights. The trend, Insomnia will be predicted to arise in Autumn/Winter 2015-16. From this mega trend, we then fall into five different subgroups or stages of which relate back to the main trend, Insomnia. The first stage, Emptiness is the pure essence of your youth, the lonely thoughts in your mind as the long night travels on so does your hopes and dreams. The second stage, Distorted which from here you begin to feel unsure about your surroundings, everything seems to be out of order, and uneven. The third stage, Silenced is a terrifying location of darkness. This stage is when you battle the demons inside you, the terrors of the night will come out to find you. The forth stage, Seduction is the desire of fascination and appeal. You will begin to see the captivating and alluring sense of ones fantasy. The last stage you will fall into will be Indulgence, during this stage you feel the urge of wanting attention. Through this you will being to binge on satisfaction. No one else will matter in the final stage besides yourself. These five stages will complete the Mega Trend, Insomnia. Insomnia A/W 2015-16
Insomnia Stages Stage 1 Emptiness Stage 2 Distorted Stage 3 Silenced Stage 4 Seduction Stage 5 Indulgence 3
Emptiness
The Innocence of One’s Dreams.
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A soft palette of pastel and natural colors brings a sense of calmness. The feeling of wind and
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Light fabrics with simple embellishments. Knits made in cotton and silk to keep warm during those cold, long nights.
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Distorted
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Becoming confused is the stage of Distortion. Unaware of the mishaps, you begin to sense a state of panic. Unfamiliar of the essence around you. You are now in the world of strangeness.
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Muted, bold colors with a rich palette of blues and greens. In the stage, Distorted there becomes a sense of unnatural and power.
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Denims and stiff cotton fabrics bring out geometric shapes
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Abstract Patterns and Metallic Prints 19
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Silenced The Fear of Darkness
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The stage of Silenced creates a fear of your surroundings. Being scared of what is around you. The terrors of the night will haunt your dreams.
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This color palette takes on a sense of mystery. What happens when darkness falls. Dark golds to deep reds with black and grays.
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Light, Red Silks will complement Heavy Wools
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Rich Black, Blue Prints and Patterns
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Night is not something to take lightly. It is an element of power. Darkness is its own kingdom, where many living things dwell in it.
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Seduction
The Act of Being Seduced
The Tricks of Temptation
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Seduction is the stage that will take hold of not only your mind but your body as well. It is an act that will play tricks on you. The power of desire, pleasure and affection. 35
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A simple palette of soft pinks to deeper magenta colors. This brings out the alluring nature of ones natural tones of the skin and lips. 37
Fabric & Fibers
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Prints and Patterns featuring will complement the fabrics of leather, silks and fur. Insomnia A/W 2015-16
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Love like a midnight storm. Allow Seduction to fall through your body, the trend of fascination. Insomnia A/W 2015-16
Indulgence
Lusting Over The Unnecessary
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The last stage, Indulgence. Brings you to the an area of wanting. The satisfaction of lusting over the unnecessary. To want more than to give. Binging to the point of no more. Insomnia A/W 2015-16
Pantone 11-4800 TCX Pantone 14-5002 TCX Pantone 14-4310 TCX Pantone 16-3817 TCX Pantone 15-3932 TCX Pantone 16-0947 TCX
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The color palette brings you to the over abundance of colors. This will make you feel alive, pleasing you mind with the wanting of things. Insomnia A/W 2015-16
Colored Denim, Tie Dye Silks, Bright Cotton.
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Mega Trend Insomnia Autunm/Winter 2015-16
I would personailly like to dedicate this book to my Professor, Kevin Knaus. Through the tears, sweat and hard work. I can say, I finally believe in myself. In the near future look out for the upcoming trends on Insomnia. Thank you.
All pictures were taken from Stylesight.com, Pintrest.com & WGSN.com
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