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>>TRENDS - LENZING . SPRING/SUMMER 2014

Posted by Kaka in S/S 2014, Trends on Monday, September 24, 2012

Lenzing fibers can be used for many applications in the fashion industry. It creates features in textiles and fabrics that end consumers - but also fashion designers - appreciate: brilliant colors, high wearing comfort, breathability, and a smooth flow. Lenzing also commisions fashion experts and trend researchers worldwide to identifty the fashion trends of future seasons and to present them to you as quickly as possible.

Here is their latest information on Spring/Summer 2014, go here to read the entire editorial and view additional images.

RESOURCE RE-SOURCE RESOURCEFUL

Fibre development can influence the entire life-cycle of a garment.

Re-juvenating textile waste can take us far. Fashion design is important in supporting this.

Multiplicity of ideas and solutions; the epoch is creative.

Openness is the punch-line.

Innovators, changemakers and collective mindsets are the drive behind reforms.

Design for need.

Craft offers a renewed interest in artisanal intelligence.

This is how we conceive all this to be, on the fashion scene, through our themes:

SENSUAL, SERENE, COLORQUAKE, OASIS and DIAPHANOUS

>>TRENDS - PANTONE VIEW . S/S 2014

Posted by Kaka in S/S 2014, Trends on Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Need a head start on your S/S 2014 collection.....here is a preview of Pantone View S/S 2014 Colour Planner. This is a colour forecast for fashion (men's, women's, active), cosmetics and industrial design. This publication provides colours by trend themes with comprehensive call outs and original PANTONE® for fashion and home colour samples. You can go here for additional information.

>>TRENDS/COLORS - MM TRENDS S/S 2014 - A/W 2013

Posted by Kaka in Colors, S/S 2014, Trends on Thursday, September 13, 2012

MM offers custom-adapted trend consultancy on colour and style for fashion and interior. To visit their trend right and informative site, go to mmtrends.com .

A collaboration between designers, scientists and many more, sharing ideas to establish a footprint and ongoing research to support the environmental reasons: material consumption, quantity of waste, transportation etc..

I was recently informed by MM Trends that their Spring/Summer 2014 Colour Forecast is now available. The card will contain 5 colour stories focusing on fashion, women and men.

Also, if you are still in the midst of designing your Fall/Winter 2013 collection, go here to view their color and trend info.

>>TRENDS - DESIGN OPTIONS . SPRING/SUMMER 2014

Posted by Kaka in S/S 2014, Trends on Monday, September 10, 2012

DESIGN OPTIONS is a Los Angeles based trend and color forecasting company, providing trends from a west coast prespective.

Their Color Trends for Spring/Summer 2014 are now available, see below a preview. Go here to learn more about their services. Also, if you're still in the middle of designing your collection for your Fall/Winter 2013 collection, go here for their color trends.

UNIVERSAL COLORS

Crimson shades of sweeping swell ignite circular knit patterns while adding a burst of vibrant color. Bright orange and soft pink comingle with penetrating deliberation to emphasize curvaceous contours. Provocative bravura with an edge of unremitting curiosity… Next Wave

YOUNG CONTEMPORARY

Vivid orange and sienna shades of coastline and sand dollar saturate a canvas of unanticipated enchantment. Steel blue tones of deepest twilight inspire images of sun kissed beaches illuminated by a full moon. Visions of sand castles and an eternity of breathtaking landscapes…Sunset Beach.

YOUNG MEN'S

Navy and steel blue shades of tolerance and equality give added articulation to elongated lines and tailored elements. Coral and olive tones of egalitarianism and emancipation emphasize versatility while accentuating contrasting patterns.Ideas and visions of endless prosperity…American Dream.

>>TRENDS - CARLIN . FALL/WINTER 2013-14

Posted by Kaka in A/W 2013, S/S 2014, Trends on Monday, June 4, 2012

Carlin International provides comprehensive trend information. Their color schemes are provided in themes along with fabrics, threads and paper tone charts. Here is a sneak peek of their Fall/Winter 2013-14 forecast, go here to order your copy.

>>TRENDS - TEXITURA PRINT 2013-2014

Posted by Kaka in A/W 2013, S/S 2014, Textiles, Trends on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Texitura is one of the most important international pattern design trend magazine. Each of their issues produces inspirations for all kinds of surfaces, from fashion to home textiles and more.... Here is a preview of their issue #48 with trends 2013-2014 anticipated pattern design trends. Go here to order yours online now.

>>TRENDS - THIRD EYE SPORTS & ACTIVE 2013-14

Posted by Kaka in A/W 2013, S/S 2014, Trends on Thursday, February 16, 2012

The Third Eye is a new trendbook for Sport & Active. The book is divided into three themes. Each theme is detailed with socio-cultural, economic, or ecological backgrounds and visually accompanied with mood and concept images. The designs are also highly detailed, and full of inspiration for silhouettes, cut lines, and special features.

To order your copy, go here.