[ TREND REPORT ] PLAID REDUX - FW 2015-16/RESORT 2016

Fall/Winter 2015-16 and Resort 2016 runway/inspirations/color - Plaid Redux

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Prada, Miu Miu, Craven, Miu Miu, Stella Jean, Marc Jacobs, Maison Margiela

[ TREND REPORT ] BLACK MAGIC/TRANSPARENCY - FW 2015-16/RESORT 2016

Fall/Winter 2015-16 and Resort 2016 runway/inspirations/color - Black Magic . Transparency

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Rodarte, Valentino, Valentino, Chloe, Vionet, House of Holland, Valentino, Francesco Scognamiglio, Balenciaga, Vera Wang

TRENDS // ECLECTIC TRENDS - EARTH COLOR TREND . 2015/16

From our FV contributor, Gudy Herder of Eclectic Trends who is based in Barcelona working as an Interior Stylist, Trend Observer and Trainer.  Her website Eclectic Trends is full of interior and trend inspirations,   http://eclectictrends.com.  

Here is her latest 2015/16 color palette trends and you can view the entire report here.

Dear Fashion Vignette readers,

Today I’d like to share with you one of my favorite color palettes for 2015/16. I did an interesting exercise the other day in my moodboard masterclass and asked my students what they would sense in one word when seeing the tactile mood board displayed on the wall. 

Their spontaneous answers were:  ancestral, organic, serene, feminine, glam, back to the roots, sienna, Marroc, tribe vibe, skin, basic, natural, sand and storm, desert, monk, tribe vibe…you see, that’s why I love this trend so much:)

Hope you enjoy it too!! 

Warm regards, 

Gudy

For 2015 the two major color forecast companies Pantone and AkzoNobel had predicted a color with a warm and natural background. Marsala on one side and Copper Orange respectively, were surprisingly close when it comes to talk earthy components.

TL to BR: Patrick Demarchelier | Styling Alessandra Salaris & Photography Beppe Brancato | via Zuujab | Marazzi

These predictions have been evolved and we see today combined a range of terracotta, burgundy, rust, ocher, pale pink and cinnamon shades – all gathered together offering an utterly beautiful color range to use in our day-to-day life.

Toasted colors are authentic, warm, versatile and have become timeless. And if you feel you want to contrast the sometimes rather feminine touch, black is a great component to offer a stronger and more sophisticated look.

TL to BR: Styling Alessandra Salaris & Photography Beppe Brancato | Laura Daza| CC-Tapis | Kristie van Noort

Fashion, Beauty, Interior, Jewellery, Graphic Design, Arts&Crafts and other disciplines have joined in, and today I’d love to show you a few examples. What is great about this trend is how accessible and easy to integrate it is. And that is certainly not always the case when it comes to end consumer adoption.

Not only in the fashion world but basically in a wide array of fields, we celebrate that earthy tones, which look seemingly basic, can be both fashionable and functional. The above images which belong to a beautiful ceramics collection crafted by Kristie van Noort (more on collage n#4) or the hand-woven rug from CC-Tapis are lovely examples.

Among many good reasons to go for earthy tones, the fact that this palette serves as a kind of visual cleanser among all the bolder trends seen on the runway and international trade shows makes it doubly welcome, with colors ranging from nude and moss green, terracotta to khaki, rusty and neutral tones.

TL to BR: Styling Alessandra Salaris & Photography Beppe Brancato | Styling Pernille Vest | Heidi Lerkenfeldt photography for Rum Magazine | The Row| Kristie van Noort

Actually it’s no surprise, since we still live and love the Green Trend longing for a slower and back to the roots life with its corresponding sustainable materials, loads of plants integrated in our every day, different approach of how and where to spend our vacations, including new food habits and living a more conscious life.

In other words, with such a wide color palette, we are going to see earthy tones for a while. My prediction is this trend to last until at least until AW 2016 including new shades but staying true to its essence. These are the colors for body, mind & soul.

[ TREND + PRINT REPORT ] AARYN WEST STUDIO

Today's post [ TREND + PRINT REPORT ], is from FV print and fashion contributor AARYN WEST of Aaryn West Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Go here, to check out their website. 

Below are their some of her Fall 2015 Runway Trend inspirations: Mixed Media, Geometric Stripes and Nouveau Floral along with their print backgrounds.

     MIXED MENSWEAR    

There seems to be something invariably more masculine about Fall prints than in the Springtime. This patchwork mash-up of traditional menswear motifs is the perfect example of that notion. Staying within a limited color palette and keeping your print elements small will allow for maximum harmony in this mixed print trend.

Joseph, Thakoon Addition, Etro all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

     GEOMETRIC STRIPES     

Clean geometric shapes are carefully arranged and layered in these densely packed stripes for Fall 2015. While it may sound a little generic at first, we find it to be quite a versatile trend. Throw a few Moroccan or African elements in for a tribal feel, or take a more optical approach for a Memphis vibe. You could even have it merchandise with your 70’s group by adding in a simple and clean daisy shape to one of rows in your stripe.

Temperley London, Arthur Arbesser, Etro all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

      NOVEAU FLORAL     

Take a more simplified approach to your Fall floral designs, as seen here with these stylized Art Nouveau inspired motifs. One delicately detailed flower is repeated throughout the design in a simple, yet compact, layout, which keeps the eyes moving but doesn’t overwhelm the viewer. We actually see it as a subset of a larger Fall 2015 trend rooted in Interior Design, which we’ll explore further a little later on in our review of Fall collections.

Wes Gordon, Rachel Comey, Issa all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - WOMEN'S F/W 2015-16 RUNWAY PRINT REPORT

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. You can shop for all of their trend reports in our Trendstop shop here.

WOMEN'S F/W 2015-16 RUNWAY PRINT REPORT - FLORAL REDUX

Discover exciting new prints hot off the runways of the Fall/Winter 2015-16 ready-to-wear shows, and be inspired with the most influential print and pattern trends of the season. This week, WeConnectFashion readers can get a first look at The Interior Floral trend, a directional print story pinpointed by the Trendstop print experts. This trend was spotted in collections by leading designers like Karen Walker and Marc by Marc Jacobs. 

    INTERIOR FLORAL PRINT TREND    

Image courtesy Trendstop: Marc by Marc Jacobs backstage

Image courtesy Trendstop: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Karen Walker, Thakoon, Simone Rocha, all Fall/Winter 2015-16.

Urban William Morris - This fall, interior-inspired prints look to the winter garden with a bouquet of floral patterns, creating sophisticated modern classic effects. Here, wallpaper patterns recalling William Morris’ iconic designs come to life with a stylized cosmopolitan twist, as seen with textured surfaces across Marc by Marc Jacobs skirts and Simone Rocha Bags. Meanwhile, bold floral prints stand out on dark bases at Thakoon, with oversized repeats adding newness to vintage aesthetics at Karen Walker.

Image courtesy Trendstop: Vivienne Westwood, Erdem, Burberry Prorsum, Michael Van Der Ham, all Fall/Winter 2015-16.

Textural Florals - A key trend on the London F/W15 runways, this trend can be adapted to highlight the tactile nature of interiors design. Textural Florals add drama to the winter wardrobe when flower prints are applied to materials like rustic wovens, jacquards, appliqués and brocades. Color pops and mixed patterns produce modern statements at Erdem and Burberry Prorsum, along with contrasts of texture at Vivienne Westwood. At Michael Van Der Ham, we see how a luxe shine can be created with a touch of metallic. 

For more details about the Trendstop Catwalk Focus Reports, click here.

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - WOMEN'S RUNWAY - KEY COLOR REPORT F/W 2015-16

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.  You can shop for all of their trend reports in our Trendstop shop here.

    WOMEN'S RUNWAY, KEY COLOR REPORT F/W 2015-16    

The Trendstop experts have analyzed the must-have shades of the season, compiling them into an inspirational spectrum of Fall/Winter 2015-16 color. Fresh from the front row, a sneak peek at a key color for the womenswear market: Cayenne.

Image courtesy Trendstop: Costello Tagliapietra Fall/Winter 2015-16.


Fresh from the front row, discover how womenswear can be updated with Cayenne, a directional shade, that colors designs in the apparel, accessories and footwear sectors. Cayenne will be influential for fast fashion markets going into F/W 2015-16, as well as mainstream fashion markets for Fall/Winter 2016-17 a season later.

    CASUALWEAR APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES    

Image courtesy Trendstop: Opening Ceremony, Lacoste, Proenza Schouler, Marc by Marc Jacobs, all Fall/Winter 2015-16.

A spicy shade of Cayenne combines brown with an orange tint, updating the staple shade with an autumnal Fashion Colour twist. A perfect shade for the fall wardrobe, Cayenne injects women’s styles with an alluring warmth and commercial appeal. In casual wear  this color adds a laidback look to pieces like utility coats at Opening Ceremony and manipulated dresses at Proenza Schouler, while sportswear inspires contrast trim at Lacoste and slogan scarves by Marc by Marc Jacobs.

    FORMAL APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES    

Images courtesy Trendstop: Cushnie et Ochs, Zac Posen, Adeam, Proenza Schouler, all Fall/Winter 2015-16.

An influential shade on the New York runways, designers demonstrate how Cayenne can be applied to luxury-based fabrications for a more sophisticated feel. Lurex fibres and silks create elegance in the form of ladylike dresses at Cushnie et Ochs, with monochrome color contrasts adding interest to winter layering at Adeam. Other highlights include plush fur jackets at Zac Posen and glossy reptile skin handbags at Proenza Schouler.

The full report is available now, shop at our Trendstop shop, here.

[ TREND + PRINT REPORT ] AARYN WEST STUDIO

Today's post [ TREND + PRINT REPORT ], is from FV print and fashion contributor AARYN WEST of Aaryn West Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Go here, to check out their website. 

Below are their some of her Fall 2015 Runway Trend inspirations: Black and White Optics, Forest Fauna, with their print backgrounds.

     BLACK AND WHITE OPTICS     

Here’s a trend that is guaranteed to put you in a groovy mood. Graphic, eye-popping prints in stark shades of black and white evoke a complex mixture of playful and serious, and can often be a challenge to create; the trick is to find the perfect combination of scale and level of detail. Such dazzling optical prints were spotted in various Fall 2015 collections, with examples coming from Trina Turk, Protagonist, and Custo Barcelona in addition to the designers credited below.

Emilio Pucci, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Christian Dior all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

     BOHO PUNK     

The Fall season often takes us on a journey deep into the forest. This year a focus on woodland fauna takes the spotlight, as seen with these romanticized, folky interpretations.

Honor, Nicole Miller, Markus Lupfer all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

     FOREST FAUNA     

With each Fall season we inevitably see a resurgence of plaid parading down the catwalk, often within the clean and crisp domain of menswear. This season we are seeing a more feminine, perhaps even free spirited, approach to plaid. Plaids are being juxtaposed against whimsical paisleys, sweetly naive florals, and in the case of Stella Jean’s brilliant collection, ornately detailed folkloric illustrations of animals. Think about inserting a does of grunge into your next bohemian collection, by way of the simple punky plaid.

Red Valentino, Stella Jean, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PARIS FASHION WEEK . A/W 2015/16 PART 1

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Below is a preview of their Fall/Winter Winter 2015-16 - Catwalk Print and Pattern Trend Highlights Part 1 from the Paris Fashion Week.  You can view their entire report here.  You can also view and order many of their other reports here. 

Patternbank bring the highlights of print and pattern from Paris Fashion week today. Geometrics and colour blocks were a recurring theme as were rich ethnic prints and oriental patterns. Look out for the final Paris shows and our in-depth report of all the key print and pattern trends of Autumn/Winter 15/16 from the latest New York, London, Milan and Paris catwalk shows.

    BALMAIN   

Bold Colour Blocking – Jewel Colours – Vertical Stripes – Geometric Blocks – Abstract Camouflage – Tropical Leaf Camo – Overlapping Shapes

Balmain photos via Vogue.co.uk

    CARVEN    

Retro Floral Pattern – Simplified Daisy – Kimono Style Florals – Clustered Groups – Rounded Petals – Chinoiserie Bright Prints – Trailing Foliage

Carven photos via Vogue.co.uk

    MANISH ARORA    

Exotic Iris Prints – Digital Placements – Engineered Fantasy Foliage – Other Worldly Landscapes – New Age Tribal – Futuristic Jewelled Icons – Highly Decorative – Exotic Feather Plumes

Manish Arora photos via Vogue.co.uk

    ISSEY MIYAKE    

Bold Chevron Stripes – Stripe Graduations – Horizontal Stripe Variation – Sculptural Effects – Geometric Shapes – 3 Dimentional – Tessellated Geometry – Folded Origami Shapes – Colour Shading

Issey Miyake photos via Vogue.co.uk

[ TREND + PRINT REPORT ] AARYN WEST STUDIO

Today's post [ TREND + PRINT REPORT ], is from FV print and fashion contributor AARYN WEST of Aaryn West Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Go here, to check out their website. 

Below are their some of her Fall 2015 Runway Trend inspirations: Cracked Ice and Apres-Ski with their  print backgrounds.

   CRACKED ICE   

Textured prints take a turn for the lighter side in this nature-driven trend. Some examples resemble cracked ice, some look more like striations found in marble, others even take on the swirling formations found in radar images of weather systems. What they all have in common are their intricate, organic details and simple, limited color palette.

The example we used in our background was made with watercolor paints, but manipulating photographs of tree bark or experimenting with paints designed for a crackle effect would be great places to start when you’re ready to make your own Cracked Ice print.

Jonathan Simkhai, J. Mendel, Tory Burch all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

   APRES-SKI  

Baby, it’s cold outside. And several fashion designers must be predicting next Fall will be no different, because the colorful ski-style Fair Isle sweater is making a come back. Chevron stripes combined with clean, geometric elements in bright, youthful color combinations make this a great trend to start with when designing your A/W 2016 print collection.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Stella Jean, Sibling all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - NYFW . AW 2015/16 WOMENS' CATWALK PRINT HIGHLIGHTS PART 2

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Below is a preview of their Fall/Winter Winter 2015-16 - Catwalk Print and Pattern Trend Highlights Part 2 from the New York Fashion Week.  You can view their entire report here.  You can also view and order many of their other reports here. 

In the final installment of Fall/Winter 15/16 New York Fashion Week we’ve featured some of the key designers on the runway. Here the Patternbank team have edited through all the New York shows to bring you a quick overview of the strongest print focused collections. Watch out for our print highlight posts for the London, Milan and Paris shows, coming soon on Patternbank.

    VIVIENNE TAM      

East meets West Styling – Ornate Baroque Prints – Late 17th Chinese Art References – Decorative Birds and Bonsai Tree Scenic Patterns – Inspiration of Victorian and traditional Asian prints

Vivienne Tam photos via Style.co.uk

    GARY GRAHAM    

Reworked Tapestry Looks – Stylised Tribal Detail – Intricate Border Prints – East Meets West Styling – Crafted Ethnic Marks & Pattern Motifs

Gary Graham photos via Style.co.uk

      CAROLINA HERRERA    

Digital Cloud Prints – Embroidered Swan Graphic – Linear Waves – Water Drop Print – Water Ripple Print – Houndstooth & Chevron Pattern

Carolina Herrera photos via Style.co.uk

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - NYFW . AW 2015/16 WOMENS' CATWALK PRINT HIGHLIGHTS PART 1

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Below is a preview of their Pre Autumn Winter 2015 - Catwalk Print and Pattern Trend Highlights from the New York Fashion Week.  You can view their entire report here.  You can also view and order many of their other reports here. 

Print and pattern inspiration for Autumn/Winter 2015/16 debuted on the New York Fashion Week catwalks last week. With shows still coming thick and fast over the next couple of weeks the Patternbank team will be selecting the key print looks for this season. Look out for more of the catwalk collection to follow over the coming weeks.

    MARA HOFFMAN    

Bold Geometrics – Kaleidoscope Effects – Gradient Stripes – Micro Texture – Engineered Placements –  Bohemian Edge

Mara Hoffman photos via Style.co.uk

    RODEBJER    

Dotted Prints – Swirling Pattern Forms – Abstract Stripes – Wave Textured Prints – Splatted Designs – Late 70s Vibe

Rodebjer photos via Style.co.uk

    NICOLE MILLER    

Forest Illustrations and Scenes –  New Camouflage – Rainbow Prints – Patchwork Effects – Digitised  Prints – Dark Woodland Prints

Nicole Miller photos via Style.co.uk

    ALICIA & OLIVIA    

70s Boho Print References – Floral Print Jacquard – Brocade Glamour – Bohemian Prints – Rich Pattern Mixes

Alice & Olivia photos via Style.co.uk

TRENDSPIRATION // SKETCHY ILLUSTRATIVES . PRE FALL 2015

SOURCE OF INSPIRATIONS
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TSUMORI CHISATO | STELLA MCCARTNEY | TSUMORI CHISATO | STELLA MCCARTNEY |
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER | STELLA MCCARTNEY

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PRINT INSPIRATIONS A/W 2015-16 RUNWAY

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Below is a preview of their Pre Autumn Winter 2015 - Catwalk Print and Pattern Trend Highlights.  You can view their entire report here.  You can also view and order many of their other reports here. 

     FRAGMENTED GEOMETRICS    
Geometric Overlays – Colour Blocked Checks – Deconstructing Blocks – Air Brushed Edges – Over-scaled Geometrics  

Clover Canyon / Givenchy / Derek Lam 10 Crosby / Kenzo / ICB / Burberry – photos via Style.com & Vogue

     SMALL SCALE   

Dotted Texture – Crammed Ditsy Florals – William Morris Pattern – Camouflage Colour – Laura Ashley Types – Dark Backgrounds – Multi Coloured Florals 

Sonia Rykiel / 10 Crosby / Sonia Rykiel / Valentino / Sonia Rykiel / Giamba – photos via Style.com & Vogue

    FADED TEXTILE   

Worn Pattern Fade Outs – Darned and Repaired – Pattern Mixing – Merging Marks – Off Set – Soft Colour Backgrounds – Smudged and Blurred.  

 Nicole Miller / MM6 Maison Martin Margiela /Nicole Miller / Antonio Maras / Nicole Miller / Antonio Maras – photos via Style.com & Vogue

    INK EFFECTS   

Blurred Distortion – Inky Marks – Dark Blacks and Blues –  Photographic Techniques – Bleached out Highlights – Paint Smudges – Large Scale Florals

Emporio Armani / Elie Saab / Marissa Webb / Elie Saab / Milly / Lela Rose – photos via Style.com & Vogue

TRENDS + EVENTS // TEXWORLD USA + PARIS . A/W 2015-16

Texworld an international trade fair for fabrics, trims and accessories is one of the largest sourcing event in the world for apparel fabric buyers, R&D and product development specialists, designers, merchandisers and overseas sourcing professionals.

Their next shows are scheduled in NYC, NY,  Jan 19-21, 2015 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and in Paris, France, Feb 9-12, 2015 at the Parc des Expositions Paris Le Bourget. Go here for NY and here for Paris to learn more about attending their shows.

Here are some of their current trend information  for the Fall/Winter 2015-16 season and you can download the entire comprehensive, 32 page report in PDF format, here. To view below images larger, select an image and a slideshow will appear.

TEXWORLD IMPULSION