TREND REPORT
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Monochromatic Prints
Gladiator Sandals
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Whiteout
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Watercolor Florals
Pastel Suede
Athletic Wear
Gingham Plaid
Drawstring Bag
Bold Stripes
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Minimalist Loafer
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Luxe Sportswear
Olive Grove
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Exotic Skins
Monastic Zen
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Waist Pouches
Grid Work
Retro
Transparency
The Wanderer
Shimmering Materials
North-South Tote
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Fabric Manipulation
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Platform Sandals
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Shoulder Detail
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Watercolor Florals Abstract florals danced down the runway this season as many designers created various silhouettes featuring watercolor prints. These bled-out patterns
are
complimented
with
striking hues and looser garments to inspire a whimsical fantasy for every viewer of the look. From a structured blouse, to a cascading gown, watercolor florals were apparent throughout SS15.
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Chanel
Burberry
Osman
Aquilano Rimondi
Vivienne Westwood
Monochromatic Prints Through bold prints and patterns, Spring 2015 featured various monochromatic color schemes to accentuate form. Blacks, whites, shades of color and gray flooded down the runway. Dresses, trousers and jackets decorated with striking motifs not only made statements for the garments, but for their designers as well.
Isabel Marant
Marni
Marni
Max Mara
Marni
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Pastel Suede The pastel suede trend is filled with muted colors and various silhouettes. Despite the concentration on outerwear, brands are embracing different
silhouettes for
the material, such as trousers, blouses and dresses. Structure is a large focus within this trend as well. Designers play wtih various fabric weights to create unique focal points on the garments. Finally, the colors are reminiscent of your grandmother’s powder room or a springtime stroll through the park. They evoke a sense of comfort and lightness.
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Chanel
Chloe
Derek Lam
Loewe
Valentino
Gladiator Sandals Romanesque gladiator looks show an evolved sophistication with taller shaft heights and slimmer straps. Thigh-high versions are glamorous, with a spider web feel with details at every strap cross-section, while
flat
versions
show
circular cutouts for a more casual romance. New strap configurations
and
elegant
embellishment and detailing refreshed this classic style.
Erdem
Alberta Ferretti
Dsquared2
Tsumori Chisato
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Athletic Wear Lately, there has been a surge of activewear on the runway. One thing that has also been very present, is the essence of sport. From motocross to boxing to sprinting, many designers chose to gain their inspiration from more uncommon sports. This lead to collections filled with crop tops, loose shorts, and windbreakers for
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any
weather
condtion.
Andrea Crews
Richard Nicoll
Nasir Mazhar
Fay
Jean Paul Gautier
Nasir Mazhar
Fay
Nasir Mazhar
Fay
Skingraft
Lacoste
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White Out “The
little
black
dress�
is
officially old-school, and a new cascade of white is taking its place this season. The amount of designers accentuating their clothing with an all-white color scheme was astounding for Spring 2015. From activewear to elegant ready to wear, white out looks seemed to be one of the constants in many collections. With its versatility and clean appearance as a boring solid with a high-end, fashionable appeal.
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David Koma
Haider Ackermann
Amanda Wakeley
Skingraft
Akris
Gingham Plaid Multiple silhouettes grazed the runway this season featuring plaid. Multiple color schemes from yellows, to blues, to reds were amongst the plaid color palette for Spring. Despite its usually preppy reputation, the pattern is being used in many more applications, such as crop tops, ponchos, and high waisted trousers. With the amount of plaid displayed in SS15, it is apparent this print is a classic and is also here to stay.
Michael Kors
Sacai
Allude
No 21
Diane Von Furstenberg
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Minimalist Loafer The loafer was updated with angular details such as sharp edges and square toes having a directional feel and adding interest to basic shapes. Meanwhile, the essence of the standard loafer was seen in a variety of new hybrid styles, including the slingback, the mule and the slipper. Loafers evolve into sleek interpretations, updating the menswear-inspired looks with long, pointed toe shapes and smooth box leathers.
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Victoria Beckham
Derek Lam
Top: J JS Lee, Bottom: Mara Hoffman
Drawstring Bag Luxury materials including snakeskin
and
crocodile
elevated this simple drawstring style
handbag
trend
that
has been seen everywhere. Both
modified
tote
and
bucket styles were seen with medium and longer straps. Chic
monochrome
prints
added a touch of whimsy. Silhouettes were petite and proportioned with a sidefastening drawstring closures that allow for top handles. Mesh materials also came into play to contrast various materials.
Elizabeth and James, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Victoria Beckham, Barbara Bui, Salvatore Ferragamo
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Luxe Sportswear The
sports
luxe
trend
continues for S/S 15, with dresses drawing inspiration from
cult
performance
silhouettes that are then reimagined with glamour in mind. An innovative use of performance materials help ground the look to make activewear more versatile.
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A Degree Farenheit
Alexander Wang
Public School
Anthony Vaccerello
Bold Stripes Noted in the Pre-Summer 2015 analysis, stripes are confirmed as an important print and pattern message for this season. Multigauge widths for stripes emerge as the key update. Designers sent forth a plethora of stripe variations down the SS15 runways, from condensed and skinny to bold and graphic, in horizontal or vertical applications.
Paul Smith
Jasper Conran
Dries Van Noten
Opening Ceremony
Cedric Charlier
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Olive Grove From deep shades of olive to the lighter tones of moss, new green hues emerge for the season. Worn head toto-toe in diverse colour combinations, olive adds a chic and sophisticated look to
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summer
silhouettes.
Sacai
Veronique Leroy
Rick Owens
Acne Studios
Grid Work Linear windowpane checks emerge
as
a
compelling
graphic option when rendered in streamlined, minimalist forms
or
recolored
for
casual appeal. The typical color scheme of black and white
has
been
updated
with a pop of pink color.
Broadcast Bo
Wes Gordon
Balenciaga
Opening Ceremony
Akris
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Exotic Skins Snakeskin, crocodile and ostrich skins are emerging from Spring 2015 as a new textural
leather
trend.
Besides neutral snakeskin, crocodile
in
cognac
perfectly
suited
to
is the
season’s 1970s look, while baby blue adds a modern twist to the retro mood.
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Roberto Cavalli
Salvatore Ferragamo
Trussardi
Trussardi
Waist Pouches The fanny pack may seem retro to some, but SS15 brought them back in full force. Not only is there variety in color, but in shape as well. Triangle and rectangle formats were the most common. However, some displayed embellishments
while
others
remained sleek in design. For many of these looks, the waist pouch acts as a detailed focal point for the viewer.
Anna Sui
Manish Arora
Rachel Comey
Elizabeth & James
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Monastic Zen Monastic Zen explores a new and complex purity. Timeless in essence with a pared-back aesthetic, silhouettes are simple with graceful long layers worn over slim pants, softly belted for a chic urban appeal. Origami folds and judo-inspired belts suggest Japanese influence while natural raw silks and pure crisp cottons are mixed together for an artisanal approach.
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Bottega Veneta
Haider Ackermann
Christophe Lemair
Tibi
Marni
Marni
Yigal Azrouel
Lea Peckre
Hermes
Marni
The Row
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The Wanderer The Wanderer takes a nostalgic trip back in time, capturing the notion of a nomadic free spirit in exotic and carefree dresses, all with a relaxed and sophisticated approach, while on the other hand combining wild, defining looks from the 1970s in an inspirational range of materials – summer suedes, soft leathers and antique furnishings in sexy silhouettes. Designers sent looks down the SS15 runway with a combination of youthful sass and Earth Mother bohemian ease.
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Paul & Joe
Prada
Saint Laurent
Chloe
Dries Van Noten
Barbara Bui
Saint Laurent
Valentino
Angelo Marani
Saint Laurent
Gucci
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Transparency There was a mist over the garments this season as many models strolled down the runway in sheer designs. Playing with layering and opacity, SS15 was filled with different looks and styles for any occasion. One of the most common garments to be transparent this
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season
is
the
skirt.
Vionnet
Ohne Titel
Ground Zero
Burberry Prorsum
Luisa Beccaria
John Richmond
Christopher Raebum
Fendi
Ports 1961
Valentino
Kye
Au Jourle Jour
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Retro This season is channeling nostalgia with its significant nod to the 1960’s and 1970’s. It begins with patchwork denim and ends with large florals in vibrant colors. These retro looks varied in color schemes from navy and neautrals to striking solids. In addition, the silhouettes introduced this season featured vintage favorites like bellbottoms, suede jackets, and oversized collars, which were some of the most characteristic trends during the time.
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House of Holland
Tommy Hilfiger
JW Anderson
Holly Futton
House of Holland
Katie Eary
Dries Van Noten
Anna Sui
Saint Laurent
House of Holland
Derek Lam
Saint Laurent
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Fabric Manipulation Designers experiment with texture and surface interest through
fabric
mixing,
creating additional contrast, depth and dimension by manipulating
the
fabric
in multiple different ways. Materials
are
delicately
manipulated with texture and
volume,
creating
luxurious fabrics for Spring 2015. Designers play with contrasting proportions and fabric weights in single tones.
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Iris Van Herpen
Fendi
Christian Wijnants
Balenciaga
Dries Van Noten
Chanel
Blumarine
Giambattista Valli
Erdem
Alexander McQueen
Valentino
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Shimmering Materials Lustrous lurex, shimmering lamĂŠ and fish-skin-inspired metallic materials shine on S/S 15 catwalks, updating knits, tunics and feminine dresses. Iridescent shimmer adds simple
surface items,
interest
to
becoming
one of the most directional material trends for the season.
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Jason Wu
Wes Gordon
Calvin Klein
Daniel Silverstain
Alejandra Quesada
Platform Sandals It’s all about how high you can go this season. Platform Sandals bombarded the runway in various collections for SS15. Futuristic and athletic aesthetics marched
alongside
a
strong
Asian
theme in the footwear category. Color was also a major contender in the trend as well. Bolds and brights mixed with metallics and neutrals decorated the footwear of several collections this Spring.
MM6 Maison Martin Margiela, Roberto Cavalli, Fendi, Marni
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Loewe
North-South Tote This handbag made its classic debut at SS15, but this time, with a new shape. The north-south tote was an “it� accessory at multiple shows this season. Multiple materials were used to create each accessory. From leather to acrylic, designers used materials to turn a simple shaped handbag into pieces that can stand on their own in the fashion world.
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Vivienne Tam
Manish Arora
Gabriele Colangelo
Shoulder Detail Through various angles and a serious play on negative space,
SS15
accentuated
shoulders as a key feature. Paired with bolds and solids, designers strategically placed cut outs to enhance models’ shoulders. Most of these looks also used the shoulder as the focal point of the design.
Veronique Branquinho
Pushbutton
Lucas Nascimento
Viktor & Rolf
Celine
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sarah scheurich maddi ponko 34