 This autumn, during Interstoff Asia Essential, top trend forecaster, Ms Sachiko Inoue from Tokyo, Japan will lead the entire trend forum conception from forecasting to on-site design in co-operation with the renowned Interstoff Asia Directions Trend Committee. The fair takes place for three-days from 6 October 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in halls 1D & E.
Using exhibitors¡¯ latest fabric collections, Ms Sachiko will demonstrate a heart-swinging palette, layered with cool yet natural shades as well as incorporate subtle blended hues in warm tones. Fabrics will then be further divided into two displays including: ¡°From Fashion to Eco¡± that will feature eco-friendly textiles labeled according to their level of sustainability and ¡°From Function to Fashion¡± that will feature both functional and fashion fabrics. Functional fabrics will also be tagged with easy to recognise functional icons under different categories of end-use.
Both trend displays will cover four themes that reference specific colour ranges, directions on fabrics and on prints for A/W 2012/13 including:
Metamorphic Magic ¨C Graceful, neutral-soft palette in combination with a dark, complex tone, declined to cool-smoky shades. An emphasis on weights, abundant variations in knits, inlay, russell, moir¨¦ or nacr¨¦ looks, satin, double crepe, brocade, jacquard, mat & shiny contrasted effects, burn-out, embroidery. Patterns look like labyrinths, cryptographs, calligraphy, and puzzles.
Nature¡¯s Truth ¨C A neo-natural range, imparting nature¡¯s splendour and audacity. Wools become dominant performers, followed by natural fibres with premium feel (linen/cotton/ramie/raw silk/skin), alongside animal fibres, swollen weaves, felted treatment, voluminous and menswear feel. Nature-inspired, primitive motifs with modern twists.
Artisanal Aspirations - A subdued, eroded palette conjuring transition of time. A focus on quality fabrics. Sophisticated elegance and luxe on cashmere, alpaca, angora, silk, high-grade wool, a sheen texture as well as fluidity on viscose is equally essential. Decorative patterns evoke pictorial art. Jacquard elaborately created with velvet burn-out/embossed finish/embroidery/quilted/folk motifs and vintage-mood finishing¡¯s.
Convivial! Maximal! - A multi-cultured mixology spread on a palette, imbued with cheerful, eccentric force. An amusing blend of diverse fabrics tickling a playful mind; multi-coloured knits, synthetic fibres in blend with silk (acetate), fabrics with a warm, comforting feel ; cashmere/angora/soft mohair, alongside fabrics with stimulating, provocative impacts; velour/flocked/embroidery/Russell/ribs, and nuanced kitschy interior patterns/graphic patterns, coating, bridge treated, all of which to maximize the exquisite, yet delightful natures of coloration.
To complement the trend forums and give further insight, a seminar programme focusing on Design & Trends is confirmed to be held on 6 October 2011. |
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