ASCENSION AUTUMN/WINTER 2017-2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS Thesis................................................................................................................................... 3
Rustic Revitalization..........................................................................................................5
Femininity............................................................................................................................17
Bohemian Rebirth..........................................................................................................29
Minimalistic.........................................................................................................................41
Inevitable Innovation .....................................................................................................53
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ASCENSION The key to the future is found in the past. To know where we are going we must first understand where we have been. By immersing ourselves in what was, we are able to build what will be. The pretentious fog of our past is being lifted as we look at the world and ourselves with rejuvenated eyes. This season is centered on utilizing the gifts of the planet and the intellect of our minds to revive the past and modify it for the future. Brining the full potential into reality. We will be modernizing our roots through the use of natural resources, embracing pure beauty, cultivating a whimsical spirit, and minimizing the excess. The time has come to ascend into the inevitable future.
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Rustic Revitalization The tree symbolizes life. A display of steady growth and maturity. A picture of enduring strength and protection. They are rooted in every facet of our world and have been since the beginning of time. This season we are revitalizing the familiar resource while remembering all that it represents. The rich, earthy palate contains deep browns with a vibrant red to symbolize the passion and purpose that trees have always exemplified in our lives.
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INSPIRATION
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FABRICS, FIBERS & TEXTURES
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PRINTS & PATTERNS
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TRIMS & ACCESSORIES
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PRODUCT IDEAS
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Femininity The natural essence of a woman exudes pure beauty, sensuality, and poise. Femininity is embracing everything that encompasses a woman and her innate splendor. Let natural beauty confidently radiate. The subtle pastels portray simple elegance. Her exquisiteness is solely in herself, with no need for gaudy embellishments. We are captivated by her aura alone.
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INSPIRATION
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FABRICS, FIBERS & TEXTURES
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PRINTS & PATTERNS
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TRIMS & ACCESSORIES
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PRODUCT IDEAS
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Bohemian Rebirth A new wave of whimsical souls are scattering the earth and promoting a life of freedom, peace, and creativity. Fostering a modern day bohemian spirit, this eccentric chic movement is centered on music, art, literature, fashion, and sustainment of the earth. The vibrant colors of nature interpret their eco friendly existence, while the creative mind explodes in the form of lively patterns.
Color Swatches
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FABRICS, FIBERS & TEXTURES
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PRINTS & PATTERNS
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TRIMS & ACCESSORIES
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PRODUCT IDEAS
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Minimalistic Less is truly the epitome of more. We are leaving the world of excess and finding the essentials to maximize the minimum. Being bold with simplicity. Making the most out of the least. The achromatic colors paired with modern clean lines, display the structured, simple, steady life of the minimalist. Understated and straight to the point.
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INSPIRATION
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FABRICS, FIBERS & TEXTURES
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PRINTS & PATTERNS
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TRIMS & ACCESSORIES
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PRODUCT IDEAS
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Inevitable Innovation Ironically, the complexity of technology simplifies our life and the world in which we live. It is transforming our future in every way. The human intellect powering this tech-no age has given us the ability to do more, see more, hear more, learn more, and become more, all while progressing to levels that seemed impossible. The depiction of metals and golds signify the upcoming world. The silhouettes are architectural and form fitting, with geometrical shapes that showcase all the angles and aspects of our ever-evolving lives. The advancement of innovation is spiraling far past our ability to understand. What was once considered futuristic and out of reach, is now the foreseeable, inevitable future.
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INSPIRATION
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FABRICS, FIBERS & TEXTURES
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PRINTS & PATTERNS
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TRIMS & ACCESSORIES
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PRODUCT IDEAS
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Jessica Smith Trends & Forecasting Winter 2015