Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Spring Summer 2014 Trend Forecast

For Spring/Summer there are four trends currently being promoted: Spice Trail, Provincial Picnic, Mod World, and Glam Grunge. 

Spice Trail: a mix of embellishment, embroidery, and metallics with an ethnic twist. From influences of Morocco and India, the palette consists of brights and nudes. Important materials for this trend include: silk, jacquard, lamé, metallics, and sequins. Important pieces are: metallic pants, embellished halter dresses, embellished pencil skirts, patterned jackets, Asian-influenced origami wrap dresses, sheer pants, and embroidered bomber jackets. 



Provincial Picnic: An update on nautical with florals, stripes, fruit prints, soft plaids, eyelet, and ginghams prints. Red is the main color, while minty blue, banana yellow, nude, and soft pink are also eye-catching colors to this trend. Key materials used: raw denim, cotton poplin, checked chiffon, suede, raffia, cotton voile, eyelet, ticking stripes, white linen, and chambray. Main  patterns are: gingham checks, stripes, patchwork quilting, cherries/fruit prints, Western-inspired patterns (appliqué, wallpaper prints, toile, and stripes). Key items are: the A-line mini skirt, overalls, shortalls, the shirtdress, the white shirt, boxy camp shirts, cutout halter dresses, relaxed jumpsuits,off-the-shoulder peasant blouses, and full skirts w/eyelet trim.


Mod World: An influence from the 60's with two color stories. The first color story consist of bright colors and shapes and the second one consists of black and white w/ mixed prints (stripes, polka dots). Key Fabrics: 3-D, eyelet, metallics, floral lace,  sequins, openwork, leather, sateen, organza, and shine as an all-over conversation. Key patterns: garden blossoms, geometrics, colorblocking, cabana stripes, harlequin diamonds, and optical illusions. Key items: the mod coat, cropped pants, matched sets, boxy tops, the A-line shift dress, and contrast trim playsuits.


Glam Grunge: An update of 1990's grunge mixed with moody florals and sheer plaids within a muted color palette. Girly soft look mixed with contrasting elements and lots of denim and layering. Colors palette: steel blue, grays with a blue and green cast, minty blue, and wine shades. Key fabrics: organza, cotton voile, leather, crochet, twill, fleece, sheer printed chiffon, and stonewashed denim. Key patterns: camouflage, moody florals, leopard, patterned text, ditsy florals, and plaid. Key items: the peplum top, midi skirt, plaid pants, modified biker jackets, crop tops, peg leg pants in satin, pajama silhouettes, parkas, jean jackets, and the chiffon maxi dress. 

 

Procrasinator


Since the summer starting I have been lagging and procrastinating on my "Summer Projects." The feeling of freedom and no homework worries I felt relaxed since the summer started, a little too relaxed. I need to start sewing, cutting, and fabric shopping soon. Hopefully by August I can finally buy me a dress form, may be that's why I haven't done any work lately. I hope to make my nieces dresses soon before the summer is over.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Mt. Mary Juxtapose Fashion Show

I created this piece from my Pattern Construction III class aka Draping. It was my first piece I showed to the public and I felt really good about it. My inspirations came from my culture and I modernized it with the new high-low fashion trend. I included jacquard, chiffon, Hmong embroidery to set off the cultural tone. I am happy about this piece and can't wait until Fall semester.