TRENDS // TRENDSTOP . NEW NAUTICAL S/S 2016

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.


    NEW NAUTICAL, WOMEN'S S/S 2016 SEASONAL MOOD    
Fashion looks out to sea for inspiration, updating maritime styles with a modern twist. The experts at Trendstop present Fashion Vignette readers with New Nautical, an essential fashion theme for Spring/Summer 2016 womenswear. This must-have theme is ideal as the first drop to enter into a fresh new spring season, and it can also transition well into High Summer. 

MARITIME STYLES WITH A MODERN TWIST

NEW NAUTICAL: Influencing everything from apparel and accessories to color, materials and beyond, discover how seafaring aesthetics can be updated with clean shapes and unexpected details to create effortlessly elegant styles.

 

• Bringing the seaside to the city, nautical nostalgia is refreshed with a modern twist. 
• Classic stripe prints incorporate color pops and changes in direction. 
• Sportswear inspirations emphasize the clean appearance of designs. 
• Uneven hems and wraparound layers introduce an urban element. 

COLOR: BOYHOOD BLUE

A vibrant aquatic blue embraces the summer season, inspiring a boyish charm with nautical undertones.  

• A bold and fresh shade for womenswear. 
• Enhances casual jersey pieces with simple shapes, working well with tonal layering. 
• Outfits are completed with smooth leather sandals and playful eyewear. 

SURFACE INTEREST: CUT-OUT COTTON

Fabrics from the cotton family are updated with the use of laser-cutting and lace techniques, forming modern patterns with a nod to broderie anglaise.

• Lightweight materials emerge in shades of pure white for a clean appeal. 
• Key styles include contemporary sunhats, sleeveless tops and casual coordinations 
• Layer with crisp, opaque cottons for a directional summer look. 

SILHOUETTE INTEREST: CUT-OUT KNIT

Summertime knits are transformed into modern must-haves with the addition of cut-out details. 

• Updates key pieces like tops, dresses and polo shirts. 
• Panels expose bare shoulders or sides. 
• Cut-outs can be used to create a play on layering, as manipulated designs offer unusual shapes.

Casual

Last day in Gothenburg and tomorrow we head back to Barcelona. As always there is a lot to do and many people to see so the time really passes by fast. Today we will go to the amusement park Liseberg, that has become a little bit of a tradition when visiting home. The sun is shining and it's quite warm, so a perfect day to be out.

See you soon :)


Sista dagen i Göteborg innan vi åker tillbaka till Barcelona. Som vanligt är det massa att göra och många människor att träffa så tiden försvinner verkligen. Idag ska vi gå på Liseberg som har blivit lite av en tradition när vi är hemma. Solen skiner och det är ganska varmt, så en perfekt dag att vara ute på.

Syns snart :)

Shot By Facundo Viera

By Malene Birger Top (similar here & here) // Pull & Bear Denim Shorts (similar here & here) // Mango Ankle Boots (similar here & here) // Chanel Timeless Bag via Vestiaire (here & here) // H&M Earrings (similar here & here) // Mango + Mono & Me + Bimba & Lola Bracelets // Viveka Bergström Paris Ring

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TRENDS // TREND COUNCIL - F/W 2016-17 . WINTER GARDEN

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.

Here is a preview of their latest Key Trend - Winter Garden for the F/W 2016-17 season.

Striped Off Shoulder

Hello Saturday! Yesterday the sun was shining in Gothenburg and we decided to have a look at the pier where they have Volvo Ocean Race. Unfortunately all the boats where parked and the race is today. But it was nice walking around and see those gorgeous catamaran's.

In the evening we went to a new Asian restaurant called Toso. The place was really nice and the drinks delicious. The menu consists of small dishes that you can share, and you have everything from vegetarian, fish and meet options. If you're not in to Asian food I would definitely recommend you to go there anyhow just to try out there wonderful drink menu and to enjoy good music in an nice ambient.

See you soon :)

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Filippa K Top (similar here & here) // Bershka Jeans (similar here & here) // Rizzo Boots (similar here & here) // Céline Marta Sunglasses (here & here) // H&M Earring (similar here & here) // Mono & Me + Bimba & Lola + Mango bracelets

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TRENDS // PATTERNBANK PRE SPRING/SUMMER 2016 - CATWALK PRINT + PATTERN TREND 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.

Pre Spring/Summer 2016 Catwalk Print & Pattern Trend Highlights Part 1
Patternbank have been painstakingly scouring the current Pre-Spring/Summer 2016 collections and have put together the strongest print trends alongside designs from our Patternbank Textile Design Studio that we think perfectly compliment each story. The Pre-Spring/Summer collections are a great indicator as to which print trends are going to be strong for this season.

Here is a highlight of 3 of their 6 print trends and collections. You can view their full report and collection here.

    HOT TROPICS    

Christian Siriano / Clover Canyon / Christian Siriano / Proenza Schouler / Erdem / Fendi photos via Vogue.co.uk

Hot Tropics inspired Patternbank Studio Designs by:

Camila Coelho, Green Paz, Hye Min-g, Little Cloud

    LACED    

BCBG Max Azria / Ellie Saab / See by Chloe / Chloe / Chanel / Burberry Prorsum photos via Vogue.co.uk

Laced Inspired Patternbank Studio Designs by:

Varpu Kronholm, Holly Cooper, Line Dubois, Eleny V Eksterman

    BOTANICAL BEAUTY    

Tory Burch / Isola Marras / Erdem / Stella McCartney / Ellie Saab / Monique Lhullier photos via Vogue.co.uk

Botanical Beauty inspired Patternbank Studio Designs by:

Nikki Strange, Kamil Kurt, Freya, CNR Design

©PATTERNBANK and Textile Designers' print collections. All rights reserved. No part of these images may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the illustrator.

DESIGN COMPETITION // SDBI.DE FASHION 2016 - EUROPEAN FASHION AWARD

CHANGE

Are we on the eve of a new era? Wars, conflicts and catastrophes are not the only issues that change the way we view our world. There is no question: Digitalisation and globalisation enhance and facilitate our life, yet they also have a fundamental impact on the world. Smartphones make every networking attempt of the past look like a simple prelude. The start-up culture, shareconomy, co-creation, crowdsourcing and swapping, as well as the disruptive business models of international investors have created a completely new kind of economy. Hardly any industry remains unaffected by this change, whether it is the media, infrastructure, hotel business, work processes, shopping and last, but not least, fashion.

There was no fashion industry in the early 1980s, yet each season a new, and often radical, fashion statement appeared on the scene. Today there is a lack of variety in the stores, despite an oversaturation of designers, concepts and brands on the market. Promising young designers seem to appear and die out like shooting stars. Has commerce choked creativity?

At the same time, the on-screen “wow” effect and the distinction thus generated in social networks seems to have become more important than the effect of the fashion on the body. Thanks to the plethora of new communication channels, the power of bloggers and street style photographers large labels are losing significance. The consumer’s appreciation is waning: apparel costs as much as a cup of coffee, and some consumers wear clothes for only half the amount of time spent to make them.

Yet fondness for mass-produced apparel is considered bad taste. Even the shopping mall full of chain stores promotes: “This isn’t mainstream. This is street style.”

The European Fashion Award FASH 2016 with the subject “Change” is searching for visions of a new era. How can fashion react to all these changes? Should there be more adaptation, subversive strategies, or should we dream completely new dreams? Who will ride the wave of change and claim the future?

PRIZES

The award purse totals 80,000 Euro and is valued with the following prizes:

– Photo shoots with the renowned fashion photographer Franco P. Tettamanti. All winners may use these pictures for their websites.
– A graphically sophisticated catalogue
– Professional media work, incl. an own microsite on www.sdbi.de.

– Awards ceremony
– Participation in the network of SDBI and in the mentoring program founded in 2014
– Cash prizes of 10,000 Euro

The European Fashion Award FASH 2016 will be presented in two categories.
Students: 1st Prize: 2,500 Euro / 2nd Prize: 1,500 Euro / 3rd Prize: 1,000 Euro
Graduates: 1st Prize: 2,500 Euro / 2nd Prize: 1,500 Euro / 3rd Prize: 1,000 Euro

The jury reserves the right to present special mentions. These feature a cash prize of 500 Euro.

As an addition form of special honor the jury may decide to permanently include selected documentations and presentation charts into the Archive of the Stiftung der Deutschen Bekleidungsindustrie.

The jury reserves the right to distribute prizes in a different manner as shown in the competition information.

SCHEDULE

• Registration Deadline: August, 31, 2015
• Submission Deadline: September, 25th, 2015
All materials must be received in Munich on or before this date. Please take into account any required customs processing time for submission from non-EU countries as well as from Switzerland. Details
• Jury Meeting: Mid October 2015
• Participants will be notified in October.
• Photo Shoot: Expected November 2015 in Berlin

To learn more about the competition requirements and to submit your application, go here. 

Hello Gothenburg !

Hello from Sweden :) Landed yesterday to a not so warm climate, 13°C, brrr. That's the temperature we have during winter in Barcelona. Well, today the sun is shining and we will hit the centre and see what sales have to offer :)

This is my flight outfit from yesterday. For me it's important to be comfortable when flying, a pair of jeans and a tee is just perfect. A little bit of flare and pom pom details makes this casual look a little bit more interesting and my reptile printed boots for a final touch.

See you soon :)

Hej från Sverige. Vi landade igår till ett inte så varmt Göteborg, 13°C, brrr. Det är temperaturen vi har i Barcelona under vintern. Ja, ja idag skiner solen och vi ska snart in till stan och se vad rean har att erbjuda.

Det här är vad jag hade på mig igår när vi flög. För mig är det viktigt att känna sig bekväm under flygturen, ett par jeans och en t-shirt är perfekt. Lite utsvängda och pom pom detaljer gör att den här vardagliga looken blir lite mer intressant och mina reptil mönstrade boots som en avslutande detalj.

Syns snart :)

H&M Tee (similar here & here) // Topshop Jeans (similar here & here) // Mango Boots (similar here & here) // Kenzo Kalifornia Bag (here & here) // Mango Bracelets (similar here & here)

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[ TREND REPORT ] ABSTRACT COLLAGE - RESORT 2016

Resort 2016 runway/inspirations/color - Abstract Collage 

Courtesy . Style.com

Emilio Pucci, Roksanda, Emilio Pucci, Roksanda, MSGM, Camilla and Mark, Roksanda

Trend Alert SS15 - Sportswear Feeling

 

The last seasons there has been a lot of sports influences on the catwalks. Stiletto heels have been exchanged to elaborated sneakers in different colour and forms and the silhouettes are more loose. In today's society we are always on the move so comfortable but stylish clothes are definitely getting more and more important. The dress codes have changed, and nowadays its ok to go to an event in jeans, which before wasn't even to think about. Well even though you can see strong connections with the sportswear  the designer have the clothes are far from casual. Embellishment, sparkles and material mixes are added for a fun and fresh take on it. These are clothes that you really want to live in !

See you soon :)

Vogue Australia February 2015

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