A great resource for fashion and creative professionals is Trendstop.com an online fashion and trend forecasting agency based in London. They have an extensive data for forecasts and trends in all areas of clothing, accessories and beauty for Mens and Womens. Key Material Trends from Premiere Vision Paris F/W 2016-17
A must-see event for fashion professionals, Premiere Vision Fabrics is one of the industry’s leading fabric fairs, featuring fashion directions 18 months in advance. For the Fall/Winter 2016-17 edition, PV revamped cultural, creative and tech concepts. Designs combined industry and futurism with contemporary crafts and rustic nature, creating a forward aesthetic based firmly in the present. Autumnal comfort was a key component in fabric collections, as themes of flawed elegance added a softly distressed twist to padding and quilting. Discover three inspirational Premiere Vision materials trends courtesy of Trendstop. To read more on these key material trends, go here to view mood boards and details for each concept. To order the report, go here.
FUTURISM MELDS WITH RUSTIC NATURE
LUNAR CRINKLE
Images courtesy of Trendstop.com: Proposte, Frizzia, Inseta, all Fall/Winter 2016-17. Technical materials evolve with crisp, crunchy finishes to create a crinkled effect. To create a futuristic look, a lunar-inspired glow can be applied to cratered surfaces with the use of shimmering metallic finishes or dark Space Age color ways.
SOFT PIXELS
Images courtesy of Trendstop.com: Monotex-Shinheung, Philea, Gentili, all Fall/Winter 2016-17.
High-tech pixel prints are softened for Fall/Winter with subdued tones and blurry effects, revamping fabrics with a contemporary digitized aesthetic. For a high-end appeal, technical designs translate to luxury level with burn-out lacy textures and satin finishes.
SCANDI INSPIRED
Images courtesy of Trendstop.com: Menchi Tessuti, Dutel Creation, Rotary Textile/Full Fashion, all Fall/Winter 2016-17.
Perfect for new winter collections, we see cozy knits executed in soft wooly yarns that look reminiscent of traditional Scandinavian patterns. Meanwhile, Nordic interiors inspire graphic upholstery prints with a retro feel. Surfaces run the gamut from soft to rustic.
