Season Trendboard

SPRING 2010 TRENDS

From White to Pastel

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White is futuristic or feminine
Brings a purity to the season.
Layered whites and textures.
White shirts – tailoring.
Chiffon/organza/cotton/strong summer suiting.

Perspex the important material for accessories

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Black and white still influenced by the simplicity of early Chanel but brought forward by designers like Jil Sander.Silk/Linen – texture leathers – monochrome graphic prints

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Candyfloss colours and sugared tones.
Baby blue/spearmint/pale yellow/soft lilacCool citrus tones are included.
Fairytale frothy fabrications – sheer and opaque - chiffon, satin, lace – ruffles, pleating.

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Sharp summer tailoring also takes pastels out of their safe soft imagery.
Ditsy prints and ginghamCobweb knits – soft cashmere-like mixes.

And Pale to Neutral

From Oyster to soft rose – blush pink through to café latté and soft caramel – combine to make up the ‘nudes’ palette. Draping effects are strong.
Underwear as outerwear –
Retro/vintage lingerie finishes combined with soft summer knits.
Lingerie straps, bra top effects on tops and dresses. Corset and girdle detailing.
Sheer and translucency.

Texture and Naturals

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Earthly elegance – hessian/hemp/linen – unfinished hems opposite to deconstruction as the cutting is cleverly structured – torn paper effects and origami.
Simplicity and clean cuts.
Denim takes to the forefront again – shirts/jackets/dungarees/bustiers. Double denim from top to bottom is now de-rigueur

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Leather is being tailored and manipulated for spring in neutral tones.

Military detailing/ urban safari – army jackets - epaulettes – pockets - uniform tailoring.
Mixed with luxe fabrications – sequin camo pants and feminised combats.

Brights and Prints

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Red palette – scarlet/vermilion/coral.


Vibrant and zingy patterns taken from a variety of images that have been digitally manipulated.


Vivid arty florals make the most of summer evenings.
Tribal prints – jazzy ikats.
Computer generated/ digital prints/Xbox imagery.

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 To conclude…

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Lingerie/retro detailing
Military effects
Nomadic/tribal influences
Print/pattern
Pleated skirts/kilts
Draping
Shorts
Maxi lengths
Hybrid sports – combining sports and high fashion.
Layering
Embellishment – ‘Spring Bling’ – this season crystals highlight.

Accessories:

Big statement necklaces.
Decorative heels
Summer boots
Gladiator flats/ decorative pumps
Platform strap sandals
Woven bags
Bumbags
Feminine backpacks
Clear Plastics

(Fashion pics from top: Crystal necklace from Simplystoned. 'Heidi' pump in sage from Bare foot Tess. Tribal pendant necklace from Mint. Print purse by Corso Como for Liberty of London. Large flower brooch from Ebuni. )  

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