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Trend Thesis & Subgroups

Ethereal

Escapades

Technology Connoisseur

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Eco-Chic

Lifestyle Trend

Predictive Book

Sans ConstrainteEnjoy an age, born from the ashes of frugality and parsimoniousness, where glamour and EXCESS are now the new ruler. As humanity is nolonger constrained to think in terms of what is logical and literal, dreams and creativity are once again set free to flourish. Overabundance is ever-present in a scene drenched with lavish jewels, furs, and pearls.

Bask in an ETHEREAL haze, disconnected from reality, where former boundaries become subdued. Get lost in worldly ESCAPADES, far from the dull and homely. Take charge of your life, as the TECHNOLOGY CONNOISSEUR automates the mundane to focus on what matters most. As the world becomes smaller, the ECO-CHIC understands the impor-tance of sustainability, which is now incorporated into luxurious items in this era of opulence.

EtherealDrift from the jaded and uninspired; tran-scend to follow dreams down the path of the unexpected. Inspired by the limitless bounds of the imagination, the haze is a fertile garden used to continually redefine oneself. No longer forced to think in terms of what is logical and literal, dreams and creativity are once again set free to flourish.

EscapadesAs the earth continues leaping to our finger-tips and her appeal glows bright in our eyes, we venture to be inspired by faraway places to escape our dull, daily grind. The farther and more eclectic the places capture the mind of the creative.

Technology ConnoisseurThe evolution of technology allows us to be de-pendant on our innovations; we feel enthralled to own the most ground-breaking achievements in human existence. As scientists unravel and re-alize the dreams of designers, affordable wear-able electronics can sense ambiance, environ-ment, and movement. Alternative energy sources have been the main focus for decades, and with the help of the innovators and early adopt-ers, solar panels are now painted across the rooftops and alternative energy is affordable..

ExcessAs the pains of the recession fade away, the finer things in life once again become a real-ity instead of a distant hope. Jewelry dan-gles freely from the bare necklines and wrists to show how lavish these times are. Thrifty and frugal are tired, while opulence radiates from the lounges and laughter fills the streets.

Eco-ChicAfter centuries of searching for a different world to live in, humanity realizes that their home’s wellbeing has been overlooked. As it dawns on us that our planet, with its delicate eco-system, is crumbling in our hands we try to educate the world on the importance of caring for it. With the previous years’ inadequate early adopters, there are countless who are simply lost, un-able to hear the earth’s hums of discordance. More-over, with the past’s economy collapse, not all the individuals who understand the issue at hand possess the wealth to be sustainable. In this day of prosperity and affluence, environmental friendliness becomes a viable choice.

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Ethereal

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12 2103 TCXAlmost Mauve

19 4024 TCXDress Blues

16 5515 TCXBeryl Green

11 4604 TCXBillowing Sail

15 0326 TCXTarragon

19 3952 TCXSurf the Web

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Escapades

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19 1526 TCX

Chocolate Truffle

19 4007 TCXAnthracite

14 4210 TCXCelestial Blue

18 1763 TCXHigh Risk Red

17 0843 TCXBronze Mist

19 3939 TCXBlueprint

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Technology Connoisseur

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Graphite & Granite - Cut & SewFleece takes its direction from dark granite and shale grey textures, which mimic the fine-grained surfaces of clastic rocks.

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19 1228 TCXRoot Beer

19 0303 TCXJet Black

15 4307 TCXTradewinds

13 0711 TCX Putty

13 4108 TCXNimbus Cloud

19 3933 TCXMidieval Blue

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BlankBlank“The soul of our garments expresses in the moment when the senses and moods enclosed in the garment fuses with the wearer ’spersonality and mood. A new story is created. A new point of view”

Embossed LabyrinthsRaised relief and carved lines distort

surface treatment on heat responsive

textiles. Through the tooling and

embossing of leather, textured and

hammered motifs bring a structured 3D

effect.

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Medieval StudsTaking cues from medieval costume,

fabrics explore faceted metallic sequins

and heat embossing techniques. Tactile

and dimensional, fabrics bring a hard

edge to the dark side of this theme.

Allegorical TexturesTextiles challenge the senses and echo

the fantastical aspects of the allegorical

trend. Abundant beading and subtle

surface reflections adorn chunky textures,

which have a mythical, anamorphic

appeal.

Black MagicThe addition of texture delivers an extra

dimension to lightweight nylons, silks

and skins. Black-on-black explores a

tactile density with embroidered and

gently woven indented patterning,

offering a refined austerity to allegorical

symbols.

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Excess

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Shironuri

One of the driving trends is the Japanese shironuri, where excessive white makeup is used to mimic the ancient geisha’s in an extreme way, somewhat like a living doll. The innovators and early adopters include:Kaze Taka, Uri, and Minori.

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11 0103 TCXEgret

19 5350 TCXScarab

14 1025 TCXCocoon

14 4512 TCXPorcelain Blue

13 1108 TCXCream Tan

19 6311 TCXGreener Pastures

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Eco-Chic

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Key Yarns & Stitches - SweatersQuietude gently revolves around clean surfaces, muted stripes, softly puckered detail and felted aspects.

15 5716 TCXFrosty Green

19 1436 TCXCinnamon

19 4035 TCXDark Blue

17 0235 TCXPiquant Green

18 4011 TCXGoblin Blue

19 0809 TCXChocolate

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Mellow MaterialTactility and density garner a new

experience. Raised terry towel and

woven pile surfaces offer a cosy and

clean softness, wrapping up the trend

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The Soundless ForestRaised reliefs have bark-like textures,

while Nature’s traces provide natural

markings like that seen on the face of

the silver birch. Reflecting the beauty of

the natural world, materials and

surfaces stay true to the origins of the

silent forest.

Mori styleThe key of this fashion is layers and earthy tones. This style first origi-nated in Japan and have started to spread to Europe.

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