S U BUR BA N F O L KLO R E spring /s um m er 17
OLDER GIRLS
TREND DIRECTION
M O OD denim simplicity homespun
70s idyll country living
heartfelt handmade
cosy flowers
With a focus on natural lifestyle and homespun feel, Suburban Folklore mixes the romantic of the 70s with an urban vibe inspired by retro interior and homemade elements
C O LO U R
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shady pastels
pinkish neutrals
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sporty by contrast 18-3710 TPX
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homely mix 11-0604 TPX
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vintage indigo
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The colour palette expresses the warm feel of ‘being at home’ using rich magenta, rose tan and bluebell while hazy pastels are enlightened by marigold orange and green avocado for a retro sport effect
GR A PHI CS INS P IRATIO N
K EY C O N C EP T S • • • • • • • • • •
Ch i n tz y Si mply F lo ra l B a s B i rd B a s... Mi cro P a tte rn 7 0s Wa llpa pe r Easy Peasy Da i s y Lo v e De n i m Lo o k H o me y
C hi n tz y
Retro floral prints in a combination of soft and dusty tones contribute to the vintage vibe of this theme
S im p l y F l o r a l
Floral motifs are represented in the simplicity of hand drawn and water color effects. Ditsy and cotton flowers in pale background are the major.
B as Bir d
Robins, sparrows, doves: all kind of birds either colorful, painted or stylized, create repeats and AOPs
B a s. . .
...butterflies and bees. A mix of colorful wings and delicate illustrations create refined textures and romantic AOPs.
M icr o Patte r n
Liberty leaves, ditsy flowers and geometric mix in dusty colors or tone on tone for a dandy style. Key is: to repeat in small size
70s wa l l p a p er
The vibe of the 70s interpreted by geometric repeats and wavy patterns in a combination of pastel colors and bright tones of orange and kiwi green.
E a sy pea sy
...lemon squeezy! The most famous slogan brings a summery vibe to this theme represented by lemons and yellow flowers mixed with pale pink and dusty green for a ‘bon ton’ style
Daisy Love
A deluge of daisies mixed with flowers and bees, wavy in 70s motifs or simply drawn in pale tones bring a spring breeze to this theme.
D e nim Look
Foliage, floral motifs or idyllic subjects as AOPs for chambray fabric or as repeats in shades of blue for a denim look
H o mey
Tone on tone embroideries, floral patchworks, lace-look prints and cross stitching artworks to celebrate the homespun vibe of this theme.