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POSITIVE

“Positive” is the key word of the Spring/Summer 2013.

It determinedly showcases a lighter spirit a desire to be borne off by fantasy.

NATURE

Lying low for the past few seasons, nature once again becomes a decisive influence.

Unexpected interpretations abound, where ultra-realism confronts the fictional and artificial.

TREND FORECAST

COLOR

Color is essential as a key value!

A bold use of color, where bright grow more intense and go back and forth between the natural and artificial, neon mix in with acid or overexposed accents, and neutrals play on sensual nuances.

LIGHT

Light diffuses its energy, revealing itself in intense transparencies, and pigmenting darks.

Three separate spring 2013 fashion trends for women.

1. Earth Daze

2. Natural Expression

3. Primary Circle

Earth Daze

Design Options see Earth Daze as a spring 2013 fashion trend that continues on from the 1960s and tribal fashion statements of spring 2012;

Burnt orange and brown tones of bewilderment and bemuse combine peaceful ideas and 1960′s flair.

Deep burgundy and intense blue shades of Provencal and unadorned add a touch of delicacy on a canvas of timeless artistry.

Artful with accents of agility and civilization.

The key details are brocade, velvet, paisley and tribal prints.

Natural Expression

Natural Expression has strong earthy colors.

Earthy tones of slate grey and rustic olive indicate notions of loveliness on a backdrop of silk georgette.

Cornflower blue and teal hues of gracious debutante and femme fatale delicately draw attention to smoky accents.

Particular and naturally expressive.

The key details for natural expression are metallic linen and rayon jersey.

Primary Circle

If spring / summer seasons are about anything, it’s loud colors – hence Primary Circle fashion trend.

Energetic and striking tones of orange exude deliberation and pragmatic intention.

Grass green hues of iridescence fuse melodically with cherry red undertones creating the perfect unification.

The principal elements of unification.

The key fabrics of Primary Circle are bamboo jersey and patent leather.

COLOR THERAPY

Neon Colors are back, you can see them in all kinds of fabrics.

Dark indigo denim jeans with different neon colored zippers are in trend.

Neon yellow, pink and green being the most trendy ones.

There would be neon buttons as well.

For 2013 we will be going back to the 80’s with bandanas, bright, and flash dance tops in neon colors exposing one shoulder.

THE WET LOOK

Second skin fabrics embrace the body, perfect in constructions with the high performance through the power of spandex/elastane yarns.

The mood of this direction incorporates matte and clean finishes with gloss to project a futuristic look.

Featherweight fabrics get lighter and more compact in their knit construction.

ANIMAL PLANET

Taking inspiration from the animal kingdom, we look forward to an intriguing paradox of moods inspired by the natural environment.

FANCY FOOTWORK

Clean and minimal Scandinavian fashion, and a simultaneous embrace of the natural wonders of the land, clumpy platforms and thick soled creepers were decorated with pine-cones, twigs and various other wonders borrowed from the woods.

Sprayed in vivid pinks, orange and cobalt blue, the finished footwear resembled those art and crafts projects we always favored in primary school.

GOLDEN BOYS

Tailored suits was accompanied by gold foil encrusted lips, adding a futuristic sci-fi flair that was introduced under astronaut suits.

Paired with gold rim glasses.

UNISEX

Men's fashion is taking a turn, there will be more of a feminine side on the men's fashion.

KIDS GARDEN

The focus on saving the planet is present.

In a dream world of ones own, an imaginary paradise garden between earth and sea, inventing a new kind of aesthetic.

Flora and fauna, oceans and rivers are present everywhere.

Gardens provide a new kind of camouflage blending exotic flowers and animals with tiny flowers and greens.

LITTLE PIONEERS

Going west and rediscovering the Americas.

Little adventurers are sporting a gold digger look.

In a mix with dip dye, naïve embroidery, cross stitching and rough trims, create a refined look playing the harmonica in an original denim mode.

Warm colors are contrasted with ink blue and illuminated with bronze.

MATERIAL

Hairy material like fur are artificial but do not hamper the effect of natural fabrics and adds beauty to the garment.

Decorative trims like beads, threads, laces etc. enhance classiness and innovation.

Satin is used mainly during the spring season to give a very shiny and glossy effect.

Porous material like soft sponge helps to add stiffness to different layers of the garment.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Design Options, a Californian forecast agency