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. Pink 'Kelsey' sandal from Kathryn Kerrigan. Large flower brooch from Ebuni. )  

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