FASHION VIGNETTE: March 2015

3.31.2015

[ 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

3.27.2015

TRENDS // ECLECTIC TRENDS - GUDY HERDER - SOFT CANDY COLOR TREND . SS 2015

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 S/S 2015 color trend and you can view the entire report here.

Dear Fashion Vignette readers, it’s Gudy again from Eclectic Trends, and I like to share a pretty ‘sweet’ post with you today. For all of you who might have thought, pastel colors are dated, please see a few impressions and predictions on how pastels have evolved now. They are featured both in a more vivid way or get really chalky but pastels are definitely not disappearing but rather get slightly more ‘mature’. Would love to hear your thoughts! Warmly, Gudy

I have recently deleted my pastel color board on Pinterest with pins gathered since 2013 since I felt it was quite dated. But to my surprise pastel colors are on rise again. They were really huge a couple of years ago, and you find today two pastel trends which are a) a more velvety powder look and b) vivid pastel colors.

Candida Hofer | Xiao Li | CC Tapis | Martina Lang

The main difference is two new colors which are geranium and lavender (the corresponding Pantone codes are linked) you see in this first grid(#3 and #5).

This color trend has been eventually called Soft Pop and is forecasted with similar images for S/S 2016 by other great experts such as WGSN. I do see the candy colors already for this year and believe they are still actual next summer with probably a slight move towards more vivid tones. This season they are still pretty chalky (if you search for a nice chalk paint brand, try Auténtico - the color palette is really beautiful) and often muted.

Candida Hofer | Xiao Li | CC Tapis | Martina Lang

What makes this trend so interesting is the fact that these colors are applied to pretty much any creative field. I have stated on the keywords sum up nine of them but could easily add another three like flower styling, hair (beauty would the then refer to cosmetic only) and jewelry.

Pastel colors used to be applied to rather playful designs often with a touch of humor or even created with a pretty kitsch approach. But the change towards a much more sophisticated design is probably the major novelty here.

Clare Kenny | Union Magazine | Suite One Studio | Atelier Biagetti

Pastel colors started already getting more ‘mature’ last year when paired with a neutral background, different shades of gray or even black (that would be a different post though).

What is really huge are pastel hair braids, wigs and anything around pastel-colored hair.

Pale pink is the one that stays fresh every single year and has been adopted to men collections too. We start seeing a transformation towards unisex colors meaning there is no specific lady or gentleman color but both gender openly share. Well, this is what we observe on some fashion shows but we might still have a lengthy path ahead of us to make that a reality. Thoughts? G, x

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3.26.2015

TRENDS // FASHION SNOOPS - WOMEN'S ACCESSORIES TREND STORIES . S/S 2016

Fashion Snoops is an online forecasting trend service that reports on color, design themes, key items, details, etc., for women, men, youth, kids, accessories, beauty, home, and culture. To learn more and subscribe to their services, go to fashionsnoops.com to view their amazing site and check out their inspiring blog, fashionsnoops360.com.

S/S 16 WOMEN'S ACCESSORIES TREND STORIES

by FASHION SNOOPS

The Commune trend story addresses a deeper appreciation of world cultures through artisan crafts. The Commune woman composes various ethnic references in a sophisticated manner that ultimately speaks to luxury. This trend preview is one of a series included in the latest S/S 16 Womens Accessories Trend Stories Series report now available in the FV Trend Shop. Here you can take a first look at the seasonal narratives, focusing on a clear and concise product and lifestyle road map.

We have compiled this information into a special report for Fashion Vignette members, courtesy of Fashion Snoops – where the full reports are available exclusively to subscribers. The full version of the trend reports are available now for individual purchase in the Fashion Vignette Trend Shop.

S/S 16 WOMEN'S ACCESSORIES TREND STORIES - EDITORS' TOP PICK

Commune addresses a deeper appreciation of world cultures through artisan crafts. The Commune woman composes various ethnic references in a sophisticated manner that ultimately speaks to luxury. She travels the world for inspiration not only for aesthetic purposes, but to gain a greater understanding of global economies. Immersed in foreign cultures, she takes pride in meeting with local craftsman and fostering their crafts. When the Commune woman returns home she takes not only physical souvenirs with her, but stories of the people she has met along the journey. Her palette is earthy with punches of cherry and daffodil. An eclectic materials complement her style with exotic skins, jacquards and hand loomed knits. Intricate details continue this feeling with grommets, patent patchwork and embroidery & embellishments.

MOOD

COLOR USAGE

MATERIALS

1. Snake Skin
2. Pebbled Leather
3. Jacquard
4. Suede
5. Ostrich
6. Hand Loomed Knits
7. Burnished Crocodile
8. Satin

DETAILS

1. Leather Fringe
2. Gold Over Painting
3. Embellishments & Embroidery
4. Piston Closure
5. Patent Patchwork
6. Leather Piping
7. Contrast Stitching & Studs
8. Grommet Details

GRAPHICS

KEY ITEMS - FOOTWEAR

KEY ITEMS – JEWELRY

STYLE GUIDE

The complete trend stories for Spring/Summer 16 are available now for purchase through the Fashion Vignette digital Trend Shop. Additional comprehensive forecasting reports are also available across all markets.

These are the seasonal narratives for S/S 16, focusing on a clear and concise product and lifestyle road map. For each forecast, you will start out with a story to set the mood. Next, you will see collages that focus on inspiration, color, materials and design details. Our new Key Items page takes downloadable sketches laid out like a virtual line sheet, complete with suggested updates for all of our accessories categories, including footwear, bags, jewelry, eyewear, headwear, neckwear, gloves, belts and legwear. You will also find our acclaimed Style Guides (also available in High-Res), which bring together all of the most important elements of the story in one place for you to reference as you move along your creative journey for the season. We finish with a new tool, the Trend Map which shows how the trend originated and evolved, including clickable icons for past reports that include Culture and Lifestyle, Visionary and Runway Analysis.

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This S/S 16 Women’s Accessories Trend Stories Series forecast by Fashion Snoops include seasonal narratives that focus on a clear, concise product & lifestyle road map for the women’s accessories customer. Visit our trend shop today to learn more!

3.25.2015

[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series by MELANIE BOYCHUK

Here is the latest Inspiration + Illustration series #3 for 2015 by Melanie Boychuk, illustrator contributor for FV. Here, she shows you her source of inspirations to create her illustration, model name and original source unknown.

You can also check out her website, missmel.com to view more of her work and to contact her if you need an illustrator for any projects. To also view her past illustration posts on FV, go here.

©MELANIE BOYCHUK illustration and Fashion Vignette layout. 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.

3.24.2015

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.

3.23.2015

TRENDS // PATTERN CURATOR - COLOR INSPIRATIONS SS 2016

FV contributor, Pattern Curator curates an insightful forecast of mood boards & color stories and we are thrilled to have them on board as our newest FV contributor. They are collectors of images and photos to offer print, pattern and color trends. Each of the boards curated is visually directional, relevant and trend-right. An amazing site for inspirations, check out their site here.

Our picks for this week are Fresh Teal, Red and Purple and Serene Citrine

FRESH TEAL

RED + PURPLE

SERENE CITRINE

3.20.2015

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - 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.

3.19.2015

TRENDS // FASHION SNOOPS - WOMENS AND MENS . SS 2016 ACTIVE FORECASTS

S/S 16 Men & Women Top Activewear Trends by

FASHION SNOOPS

We are entering into a unique era of style. Along with consumers new outlook comes the opportunity to mix utility, comfort and personal taste into an everyday look - seeking out tech-specific textiles, rioting color palettes, modern aesthetics, street utility details, and new subcultures is the starting line for the occasion. Spearheading this progression in wardrobe and routines are the Millennials who seamlessly fuse active influences with everyday sportswear, and even tailored clothing in some cases. Move over runway, and step your game up contemporary, activewear has found its potential and it's here to compete.

We have compiled this information into a special report for Fashion Vignette members, courtesy of Fashion Snoops – where the full reports are available exclusively to subscribers. The full version of the trend reports are available now for individual purchase in the Fashion Vignette Trend Shop.

S/S 16 WOMEN ACTIVE FORECASTS

We kick off the Spring 2016 forecasts with Vertigo, dizzying visuals and good vibes in a delirious mashup, topped off with a sweet and sassy attitude. Retro shapes inspired by 60’s kitsch swimwear get modernized by mixed media materials, while playful, overtly flirty details get slapped with snarky message graphics.

Seaside inspiration comes from beach bunnies galore. With cheeky and nostalgic surf style shapes like foamy high-waisted bottoms and flirty bras dominating key items and hazy cotton candy hues clashing with poppy watermelon and cherry red.

1. Bad gals
2. Airbrushing
3. Nostalgic neon
4. Sweet and Sassy
5. Apathy
6, 7. Tattooed and Tweaked Icons

MUD is movement under distress. For our third active forecast this season, we focus on the primal state of stability within extreme conditions deriving from baja racing, beach volleyball and mudder races. A fusion of dry environments and sweat.

Dirt and mud terrains of mining camps, outdoors trails, mudder obstacles, canyons and ancient cemeteries create a perspective of moving forms that prove to be more than a landscape but the natural strokes of a living man made artist expression. The depth of color, organic movement of shapes and macro level functionality that it generates all can be translated into design features that coexist with the warrior spirit and articulation.

1. Letter intergrated net print
2. Atlas map
3. Thermal heat
4. Tough letter logo / wrap around print
5. Peel away beauty
6. Rock mosaic
7. Fingerpaint warrior

S/S 16 MEN ACTIVE FORECASTS

Kicking off the active Spring / Summer 2016 season, Open Mind sparks the excitement of creativity, the vibrancy of personality and the quirky fun injected into a sporty lifestyle. Young, involved, interested and intoxicating, this guy is active in expressing his imagination and excited to see where it takes him.

Imagine if you were free to just explore the world and uncover all of the folk richness that history had expressed. Then apply your spin on patterns, colors, perspective, shapes and significance to your own art form — and that is what Open Mind is all about: collaborating with culture to express the future of art.

PATTERN (clockwise from top left):
1. Iridescent
2. Urban Word Puzzle
3. Triangle Code
4. Multi Layered Signature
5. Coral Reef Camo
6. Marbleized
7. Polka Pops
8. Water Smeared
9. Shape Clash

MUD is movement under distress. For our third active forecast this season, we focus on the primal state of stability within extreme conditions deriving from baja racing, Laamb wrestling and mudder races. A fusion of dry environments and sweat. Unearthing natural terrain from by high levels of consistent performance, the MUD athlete shows no mercy to his environment as he pushes him mental and physical capabilities to the max.

Warrior is all about outfitting focused aggression. Fabrics need to be rugged and durable enough to sustain large amounts of sporadic impact, frequent influx / de-flux of temperatures and act as the fundamental layer of enhancing and protecting movement. Brute natural force evokes a inner strength that needs to be focused for a particular goal and once that goal is identified, then the apparel can be modified for optimum results.

PATTERNS (clockwise from top left):
1. Letter integrated net print
2. Atlas map
3. Rock Mosaic
4. Tribal Stripes
5. Stenciled geo pattern over distressed print
6. Micro mud streams
7. Jagged shape shifting
8. Tread zones

The complete activewear trend series for Spring/Summer 16 are available now for purchase through the Fashion Vignette digital Trend Shop. Additional comprehensive forecasting reports are also available across all markets.