Holiday '16 trend presentation

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holidaymacro overview

As mentioned, for the A/W 16 season, Divergant Harmony, is a natural human response to simplify and find purpose/meaning in products, services, functions and life. Its manifestations seemingly radiate outward in different directions, yet are linked to a harmonious effort to do away with the surplus and the restless strive of more for the sake of more, Divergent Harmony for the holiday period continues with an even divide wanting for both traditional themes and the unexpected aesthetic. It is where realistic, versatile and protective narratives exist in a romantic expression of earthy folklore. It is built on a strong foundation of the past with a bold interpretation of the future. Longevity, adaptability and craft are key and offer great flexibility for Christmas.

The holiday themes: Volume Hybrid Preservation Gilded

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The trends for holiday deliver harmonious contrasts in an elevated adaptation of traditional. They are rethought with Volume to update familiar shapes, while Hybrids offer utility dressing with historical and futuristic reference. Its where a layered approach is mixed with urban utilitarian design. Preservation is also key and comes in the form of padded and protective materials. Quilted constructions gives the appearance of protection in soft armor form. Gilded promotes silken and lofty hands with a humble yet decorative 15th century romance.

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The palette for holiday focuses on stirring rich colors. In addition to the royalty of deep red, violet and dark espresso, the season reveals a crisp navy story that is uniquely current. Coral orange and gold infuse modernity into these well-established tones, while white and gray provide an ethereal wintery feel. From this assortment come seven color groups that can intermingle and be used monochromatically.

True blue and navy work together to create a unique story for the season. Chalk white and royal blue function as active accents anchored by grape wine. Browns add a fresh complement to the composition.


Rosewood and dark brown are combined with bold scarlet to create the core ground, paired with coral orange, violet and antique bronze. Accent with Egyptian blue for an added burst.


Espresso brown creates a moody and mysterious story with chalk and antique bronze to lighten the palette; while gray and scarlet accent for sportswear.


The new navy. A stunning staple for the holiday season, these teal tones sit well with pine green and gray. Espresso brown, chalk and antique bronze function as accents while navy supports as an complement.


Berries tones for the season in a deep and rich purple. Sharp violet and grape wine are perfect for holiday, as they ease themselves towards the more acrid side of black.


Chalk white heralds a new winter folk story that goes beyond classic by adding a dreamy mysticism and a premium look. Anchored with gray and black


Gold the precious metallic is a strong message this season in women's, whereas men's takes a more direct matte approach adding antique bronze and gray.


divergent harmonyvolume

Volume comes in variations of scale, form, material and texture. Plush and felted textures are rethought with an unexpected look to update familiar silhouettes, while shapes are slightly inflated or oversized.

Hybrid is addressed in a survivalist way with modern utility as a focus with layers of protection and dimension. The aesthetic is ideal for practical and fashion sportswear with use of both natural and technical materials/finishes. Exaggerated scale and lines are key.

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Preservation is bridging the gap between performance and fashion. It is a new generation of cushioned shells, decorative quilting and padding that provides comfort and insulation. Micro coatings repel wind and rain adding to the characteristics of modern armor.

divergent harmonygilded

By definition: Covered or highlighted with gold or something of a golden color; Or having a pleasing or showy appearance. Gilded is the seasons romantic expression of luster, decorative brocade, and velvet coupled with metallics, lofty knits and satins. Mens takes a masculine approach with lustrous wools, velvet and glossy leathers.

papery crisp cotton technical nylons

dobby textures suiting

flecked soft tailoring fabrics

distorted twills & satin structures fine crepe

structured layered wovens

decorative tweeds

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key fabrications

quilted nylons dimensional knits

leather like technical nylons

key fabrications

distorted jacquardincrusted materials elaborate basket

weave

dcor velvetsextra-weft

wool tweedsvoluminous

layered wovensgolden brocades &

metallics

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key fabrications

rope work effects padded

constructionsquilted

constructions

coated cottons

velvets

discreet herringbones milled twills

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Holiday '16 trend presentation