TRENDS // MATERIAL PREVIEW . SPRING/SUMMER 2015 - FASHION AND COLOR TRENDS

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

The Material Preview is an event dedicated exclusively to leathers suited for top-end footwear, leather goods, leatherwear, home decor and accessories.  Material Preview aims to supply the leather sector with the tools to study and develop innovation and research on materials to the fullest. Go here to learn more about them.  Their next show is scheduled on December 13, 2013 in Florence, Italy at the Stazione Leopolda, go here to pre-register.

Below is a preview of their Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion and Color Trends, a comprehensive guide indicating the chromatic lines for the season, subdivided into four key themes. And an exclusive range of colors presented on paper. A creative reflection referring to materials interpreted under chromatic aspects. Created for producers and users of materials in the leather, fabric and techno-fabric fields. 

DUNETRIP

A variety of combinations, amid light shades with striking optic effects and dark tones inspired by minerals.

UPLOADED

Eclectic color range with sensorial aspects. Full-bodied with subdued overtones for an imaginative, poetic world.

SUNKISSED

Original landscape-inspired poetry. A carousel of evergreen tones with bursts of energy to update without eliminating aplomb.

FACEFRAME

Assemblage of timeless colors reinterpreted in a hi-tech theme. Amid marked iridescence and delicate profiles.

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TRENDS // TREND COUNCIL . COLORS - SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Monday, November 25, 2013

Trend Council is a fashion trend forecasting company who delivers expert analysis and design inspirations. Their team provides a great wealth of consulting services for all your company's design needs.  Trend Council focuses on the Ladies, Juniors, Mens, Young Mens and Active markets. To learn more about their services, go here.

Trend Council also has recently teamed up with SCOTDIC color system to make available key seasonal color trends.  Below are highlights of their Spring/Summer 2015 colors for the season.

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TRENDS // PATTERN PEOPLE - PRINT AND COLOR TREND GUIDE . S/S 2015

Friday, November 22, 2013

Pattern People is a surface design studio founded by designers Claudia Brown and Jessie Whipple Vickery. Their studio provides a collection of thousands of ready-made print designs available for immediate use on apparel, paper products, beauty packaging, accessories, interiors and more.  They are also available for commissioned design and can develop to your project's specifications. 

Below are print inspirations curated on their blog, Inky Ikats and Tribal Mixing curated by Bekah Hilleson. 

You can also now download their latest Spring 2015 Print and Color Trend Guide  here to help you with your seasonal design process. This report features 8 key print trends, color trends with TCX Pantone reference and over 250 inspirational images. for $68.

   INKY IKATS   

Mirrored textures made to look like ethnic woven patterns.  

Misha Nonoo | Rebecca Minkoff | Cover Magazine | Blumarine

   TRIBAL MIXING   

Mix and match tribal inspired prints from Missoni, Mara Hoffman and others. 

Mara Hoffman | Missoni S/S 14 | Woman Madame Figaro Magazine | Missoni

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TRENDS // DESIGN OPTIONS . WOMEN'S SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

DESIGN OPTIONS is a Los Angeles based trend and color forecasting company, providing trends from a west coast perspective. For the Young Women's Contemporary Market, is a preview of their Spring/Summer 2015 color palette. Go here to book your appointment to view their new palettes and go here to learn more about their services. You can also contact their West Coast rep Tara Packer, here.

   MIXED METALS   

Electric blue and desert sand shades of metallic infusions and synthesized minerals give multi-faceted essentials state of the art allure. Bold metal statements radiate with dynamic brilliance. Entwined golden and silver streaks resonate vividly upon scenery of expressive solitude.

   GREEN SCENE   

Jade and malachite shades of earthy environment and precious gem accentuate mercerized geometric shapes. Structured and tailored elements exude a lush and lavish appearance on a backdrop of emerald saturations. Yellow and sky blue hues of unrefined landscape and vivid viridian mingle graciously with an unrelenting sense of abandonment.

   GRAPHIC UNDERGROUND   

Fire engine red shades of siren emphasize streetwise nuances while accentuating artistic elements. Vivid street art comes to life on a backdrop of distressed denim. Pacific blue and passionate plum tones of secretive and subversive imply inventive expertise on cotton double knit jersey.

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TRENDS // CSI - INTIMATES . SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

COLOR SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL is a color resource provider.  Below are their color board inspirations, Unspoken, Dots and Lashes, and Weightless.  To order their current  S/S 2015 color inspiration color standards and their individual ribbons, go here. 

   UNSPOKEN   

Light is protruding in the hazy summer mornings, making colors to appear warm and silky. Some things are left unspoken, yet emotions emanate. Memories are taking over, bringing images of happy moments, creating atmosphere nostalgic, but delightful and serene. - See more here to view the ColorWall colors in the palette.

   DOTS AND LASHES   
Delicate shades of pink and mauve suggest feminine sensibility, while bright fuchsia, hot coral and soft apricot; add a dash of modern vibe. Dark berry and rich burgundy, contribute to the timeless appeal of this color palette. Polka dots are playful and vivacious; ruffles and lace as a final touch, make a delightful adornment. - See more  here to view the ColorWall colors in the palette.

   WEIGHTLESS   
Immersed in this moment of solitude and perfection, she flows beautiful and graceful, weightless as a feather, delicate as morning breeze. Cool tones of blue create sense of depth and tranquility, while shades of lavender and dusty rose exude warm, elegant appeal. - See more here  to view the ColorWall colors in the palette.

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