Futures
Futures is a forecasting publication printed by Malorie Earles
Fall 2013/14
Table of Contents Color Forecast Theme Neutrals Pale Mid-Tones Brights Darks Metallic Accent Colors Trend Forecast The Layered Lady Softened Stone Embroidered Mosaics Power Hungry Faux Armor Post Script
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Color Forecast
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Medieval
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The color inspiration for Fall 2013/14 is based on the theme Medieval. Drawing from this theme, Futures was able to forecast and draw inspiration for the popular colors this coming fall. Through our research we found the popular colors for the neutral tones from the silk cocoon, pale midtones through stone, bright from the mosaics, darks from the depressing times, metallic from the armor worn, and the accent colors from old dusty stain glass. From these themes we were able to draw beautiful colors that will be must haves in the fashion, accessory, and home dĂŠcor industry. Pg. 7
Neutrals
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The Silk Cocoon Mint Green Ice Cream
Under Cooked Cream Cone
Still Water
Old Moss
Iced Stone Pg. 9
Pale Mid-Tones
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Stone Cold. Rubbed Stone Hot Sand
Grass Stain Summer Tan
Powdered Puce Cerulean
Sun Tanned Coral Pg. 11
Brights
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Mosaics of the Byzantine Empire. Flushed Rose Burnt Peach Cobbler Lemon-Lime Green Stained Blue Berry Vivacious Turquoise
Hot Mulberry
Grey Scale Number 7 Low Light Umber
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Darks
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Mourning Depressed Cloud
Rough And Wild Sea Brown Bag Royal Pain Purple
Merlot Wine Not Quite Mid-Night
Bleeding Indigo Pg. 15
Metallic
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A coat of armor.
Black Daze
Silver Iron Shine Rose Gold
Fading Amethyst
Gilded Gold Pg. 17
Accent Colors
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Dusty Stain Glass Baby Boy Blue
Candied Coral
Fresh Sea
Yellow Cake
Chewed Pink Bubble Gum Pg. 19
Trend Forecast
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Mood
The Layered Lady
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Trend
The layered lady trend focuses on the movement and layering of materials. These girly and flirty silhouettes are very distinguishable. The fabrics that are used in this trend are silks and chiffons, adorned with a sparkles or micro pleats. The women who wear these clothes are flirty, outgoing and want to be noticed. Pg. 23
Flirt
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Accordion Skirt
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Fabric
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Graphic
Life Style
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Mood
Softened Stone
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Trend
The softened stone trend uses wool fabrics in a very cocoon styled shape to create a weathered look on the clothing. The silhouette of this look is oversized and rounded giving women a comfortable feeling in her clothing. Felt, wool, and tweeds are the fabric choices in this trend. The women who utilize this look are very feminine in a soft and delicate way. Pg. 29
Clutch Coat
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Pebble Crop Jacket
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Fabric
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Graphic
Life Style
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Mood
Embroidered Mosaics
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Trend
The embroidered mosaic trend uses a variety of fabrics and textures to give garments a very textural look. This trend is based heavily on the embellishments placed on the clothing. The embroidery is usually placed on the center front of the garment. This look is very sophisticated, and so are the women who wear it. The fabric choices of this look are brocades, wools, and strong silks, which are necessary for holding the beading that is applied to the garment. Pg. 35
Bubble Dress
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Girdle skirt
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Fabric
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Graphic
Life Style
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Mood
Power Hungry
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Trend
The power hungry trend is based on military styles and male-female role reversal. Women who wear this trend will have a very strong look about them. Fabrics of this trend are mostly made of wool and cotton with twill and herringbone weaves. Embellishments on this style will be leather accents, gold chording and big gold buttons. Pg. 41
Military Trouser
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His or Her Pant
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Fabric
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Graphic
Life Style
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Mood
Faux Armor
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Trend
The faux armor trend puts a strong emphasis on clothing that is shaped, colored and textured to look like a suit of armor or the tabard used under armor. In this trend there is a lot of metal work added into the styles and accessories. Gold, silver, rose gold, and black metallic can be found woven into the fabrics, or used as decoration. This look is very strong and sexy. The woman who wears this is a woman who knows what she wants.
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Quilted Armored Tabard
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Chain Link Accents
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Fabric
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Graphic
Life Style
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Post Script
Thanks for taking the time to look through Futures trend forecasting book. Futures hopes that the information was helpful in the planning of upcoming trends in clothing, home, and accessories.
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