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| Textile View Casualwear summer 2014 |
As time
progresses and the world changes, fashion follows. Just how carrying out of world events leads
to changes in attitude and spirit, it also leads to changing what we wear. For summer 2014, there are four major trends
in casualwear that we see approaching both mens and womenswear. All four trends are inspired by exploration
and observation through travelling.
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| Fabrics for "Futurists" |
The
first trend forecasted by Textile View #101 for summer 2014 is called
“Futurists”. This trend is inspired by
the advanced technology that is growing at an exponential rate all around the
world. Under this trend we observe
science, specifically the study of cell life and photographic prints turned
into holograms. The colors observed in
this trend are dissected and altered with light to create space- inspired
images and new digital geometric patterns.
Clothing becomes technical by inserting LCD screens, radio frequency
IDs, and cameras into the metallic and film coated garments. This is all made possible by the imprinting
of photovoltaic cells that creates energy to power the textile’s technology.
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| Mood inspirations for "Nomadic" |
A second trend forecasted for summer 2014 is called
“Nomadic”. This trend originates from
travelling to the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East and noticing all
of the different colors that can be noticed throughout a day. Colors are taken from the numerous cliffs,
canyons, mountains, ravines, ancient cities, and piles of sand that are built
into the landscape. Silhouettes are
inspired by the tribes that inhabit these deserts, the Bedouin and the
Tuareg. Wraps and draped fabrics used by
these tribes for comfort and protection from the wide range of temperatures and
climates are modernized by creating flowing, consistent layers with little
pattern and no embellishments. But the
garments are colorful from head to toe, utilizing block colors, tonal
combinations, or ombre print effects.
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| Hindu God, Shiva, inspiration for "Spirited" |
“Spirited” is the third trend taken from Asian explorations,
taking the observed spiritual enlightenment and the celebration of life of
Buddhist and Hindu cultures and translating it into modern day looks. Bright colors of this trend are taken from
the religious sights of Buddhists and Hindus marked by vibrant statues and
flowers thrown upon alters as offerings to the gods. This trend translated into modern fashion
gives a strong streetwear vibe. “Mix
colors, embroideries, patterns and prints in unexpected combination that are as
unique and surprising as the rituals and temple decoration that inspire them.”
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| Color and Mood Inspiration for "Vacating" |
The
final trend forecasted by Textile View #101 for summer 2014 is titled
“Vacating”. This trend is inspired by
cross- country travel from America’s east coast to west coast, passing through
sun bleached landscapes of natural pastel and neutral colors. As the summer gets hotter, colors lose their
brilliance and hue. These pastels can be
worn all together in one outfit, or paired with neutrals in a reinvented color
blocking manner. Patterns used are postcard
prints, checks, and vintage florals, taking inspiration from the dated hippie,
retro culture of the 60’s and 70’s. We
modernize this look through utilizing today’s silhouettes and the modern
youth’s new go- getter attitude.
TextileView Magazine #101 delivers a cohesive Womens as well as menswear trend
forecast for Summer 2014.
By Textile View #101
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