Men’s Forecast
SPRING.SUMMER 2016
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UPDATED UTILTY
INDIGO CRAFT COLOR
Updated Utility is basic and natural in hue with a focus on military hues. Indigo Craft is artisanal and hand-crafted featuring a range of blue tones.
CONCEPT Element is about nostalgia and fundamentals. Men will reach for workwear that is classic and functional yet contemporary and comfortable. Military utility meets French fisherman-style knits and Japanese shibori for a modern take on menswear. Selvedge and raw, bespoken denim is the new norm.
FABRIC Simplicity and basics. Natural and organic. Crafted and artistic. Japanese and selvedge denim.
PRINT & PATTERN Old fashioned wallpaper, woodblock, Japanese artisan-inspired, crafted ikat and indigo wax.
STYLING Comfy athleisure knits and refined shirting are worn under structured outerwear and paired with raw denim or utility bottoms. A variety of layers are worn featuring different lengths and cuffing to reveal the under layers.
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UPDATED UTILITY
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CONCEPT
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UPDATED UTILITY
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ESSENTIAL ITEMS
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UPDATED UTILITY
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1. organic muslin / 2. double- faced jersey & heather interlock & waffle stitches / 3. table cloth linen 4. selvedge denim & heavy canvas / 5. cotton knit / 6. heavy canvas / 7. fine wale corduroy / 8. utility chino
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FABRIC & PRINT
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1. old wallpaper / 2. windowpane check / 3. pajama stripe / 4. watercolor polka dot 5. geometric ikat / 7. woodblock polka dot / 8. retro geometric / 9. repeating bird
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INDIGO CRAFT
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CONCEPT
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INDIGO CRAFT
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ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Element
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INDIGO CRAFT
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1. circular knit & mini ribs / 2. & 3. mini yarn-dye & micro-check / 3. bonded linen & broken stripe / 4. heather french terry & sailor stripe knit / 5. openwork knit / 6. enzyme wash check & warp print / 7. denim french terry / 8. coated denim & indigo denim
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FABRIC & PRINT
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1. hand-crafted geo / 2. artisanal floral / 3. & 7. drawn geos & stripes / 4. & 5. indigo ikat / 7. & 8. narrative & nautical prints
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ELEMENT
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STREET STYLE
Element Element
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Motion
MOTION 13
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STREAMLINED SPORTSWEAR
MINIMAL TAILORING COLOR
Delicate chalk and sophisticated neutrals.
CONCEPT Sportswear is streamlined and updated with new technical fabrics. Suiting is minimal but modern. Both categories feature soft, romantic tones.
FABRIC Essential & modern. Compact & technical. Comfortable & active-inspired. Sheer & dimensional. Light & fluid. Silky shine & embellishment.
PRINT & PATTERN Continuous line drawing. Gentle fluidity. Tone-on-tone floral. Translucent imprints. Interlaced layers. Modern placement. Conversational fauna.
STYLING Mixing new suiting with sportswear. Layering multiple neutral shades that are chalky and sheer in one look. Adding a pop of white. Comfort and ability to be active is key while maintaining an overall classic look. Contemporary and athletic take on menswear classics.
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STREAMLINED SPORTSWEAR
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Motion
CONCEPT
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STREAMLINED SPORTSWEAR
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Motion
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Motion
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STREAMLINED SPORTSWEAR
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1. paper-like / 2. light waffle knit / 3. faux leather mesh / 4. double knitted jersey & light neoprene & compact interlock 5. protective gabardine / 6. waterproof poplin & double-face rainwear & breathable lightweight broadcloth / 7. quilted sweat / 8. lightweight nylon
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1. translucent imprints / 2. modern geometry / 3. & 6. interlaced layers / 4. contour line drawing 5. organic forms / 6. repeating rectangles / 7. & 8. tonal wallpaper
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MINIMAL TAILORING
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Motion
CONCEPT
Motion
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MINIMAL TAILORING
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Motion
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Motion
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MINIMAL TAILORING
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1. classic oxford / 2. openwork crepon / pajama stripe / 3. sheer stripe / 4. matte and shine contrast / 5. silk shine 6. washed canvas & knitted cord / 7. lightweight gabardine / 8. easy care
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FABRIC & PRINT
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1. & 3. & 4. translucent paisley / 2. modern geometry / 5. & 7. tonal floral fauna / 6. neutral narratives / 8. exposed nature
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Bouquet
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LEISUREWEAR
SWEET SUITING COLOR
Sun bleached pastels. Saturated & bold brights.
CONCEPT Delightful and charming leisurewear that is still sporty and masculine in silhouette. Traditional tailoring makes a statement in striking hues as well as floral and gingham pattern.
FABRIC Silk & satin suiting. Oxford shirting. Lightweight knits and jersey. Country checks & gingham. 3-D appliquĂŠ.
PRINT & PATTERN Painted botanicals. Rich gardens. Geometric & pop art-inspired prints. Kitschy collage. Playful edibles.
STYLING Leisurewear is dressed up by mixing traditional shirting in kitschy and floral prints with active-inspired bottoms and outerwear. Suiting is made new by mixing bold hues in one look or monotone outfits in bright colors with suit shorts.
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LEISUREWEAR
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Bouquet
CONCEPT
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LEISUREWEAR
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Bouquet
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
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LEISUREWEAR
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1. floral print mesh / 2. candy chambray / 3. & 8. colored nylon / 4. digital printed silk 5. watercolor floral / 6. jacquard canvas / 7. reversible neoprene with mesh backing
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Bouquet
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FABRIC & PRINT
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1. & 2. kitschy fruit / 3. pastel gingham / 5. - 7. collaged, painted or drawn florals / 8. high-res exploded florals
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SWEET SUITING
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Bouquet
CONCEPT
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Bouquet
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
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SWEET SUITING
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1. transparent stripe satin / 2. pastel plaid / 3. printed chambray / 4. linen suiting 5. pastel gingham / 6. watercolor inkjet / 7. printed silk / 8. colored gabardine
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Bouquet
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FABRIC & PRINT
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1. kitschy clip art / 2. confetti print / 3. printed gingham / 4. & 6. wallpaper florals / 5. inkjet floral / 7. & 8. pop art-inspired
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Bouquet
STREET STYLE
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Innate
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NATIVE LIFESTYLE
DRESSED UP ETHNIK COLOR
Desert tones mixed with vibrant tribal colors.
CONCEPT Taking global inspiration, the style is Neo-Africana with tribal and safari-inspired fashion that mixes sport and leisure for everyday wear. Suiting also feels new with slimmer silhouettes as well as stripes and geometric prints that are bold and exploded.
FABRIC Natural & original. Ethnic & cultural. Wax prints & hand loom. Crafted & beaded. Intricate & primitive.
PRINT & PATTERN Digital tribal. New age motifs. Composed elementary shapes. Decorative themes. Ethnic art & style mix.
STYLING Tribal mixes with streetwear for an urban/ethnic mixed look. Several geometric prints are mixed in one look.
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NATIVE LIFESTYLE
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CONCEPT
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Innate
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
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NATIVE LIFESTYLE
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1. striped twill / 2. pigment denim / 3. ethnic jacquard / 4. ombrĂŠ knit 5. spice toned shirting / 6. speckled linen / 7. & 8. floral camo
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FABRIC & PRINT
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1. - 3. & 5. - 7. neo-geo tribal / 4. collaged animals / 8. fruit art
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DRESSED UP ETHNIK
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CONCEPT
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DRESSED UP ETHNIK
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ESSENTIAL ITEMS
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DRESSED UP ETHNIK
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1. wax-printed fabric / 2. geo-printed silk / 3. - 5. basket weave / 6. satin / 7. linen stripe suiting / 8. silky gabardine
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FABRIC & PRINT
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1. - 8. native-inspired ikat + wax
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STREET STYLE
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