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| An Insight into Premiere Vision Trends Spring/Summer 2009 |
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by Fabric Consultant Karen Levy
Here is a little taster of what I picked up and my key fabric trends for Spring/Summer 09:
One of the strongest messages for spring 09 is that it is a season of hope and of fun…It’s about the now and the dressing for the moment.
Natural Cottons - are back with a vengeance, but his time washed, laundered and with lots of surface interest. Think of piques, damasks, dobbies, jacquards and anti-shine. They look modern and new especially in fresh menthols, cornflowers, corals and pinks. Don’t be afraid to mix colours and think about merging different fabrics in the same garment.
 
Yarn Dyes - Checks and stripes are everywhere and work well on cottons and linens. This is a natural progression from the checks and tartans that will be seen in abundance this autumn/winter and already surfacing on the High Street now (In H&M already!)
Techno Fabrics - A massive trend. Fabrics with a nylon and techno feel that look as if they have emerged from a laboratory. The trend has started with the “patent” look in rainwear and trench coats and works well for outerwear but for spring 09 we we’ll be seeing techno fabrics incorporated into trousers, skirts and tops as well. Think Parachute fabrics and of sportswear fabrics combined with fashion. (E.g. Stella McCartney & Adidas.)
Light and Airy Fabrics - Think of fabrics that are feathery in weight and are fluid over the body. Fluidity speaks, fabrics are not body hugging and not clingy. There is volume in garments and an ease and a looseness about fabrics which gives the wearer a felling of freedom of movement.
Colour, Colour and more Colour!
3 strong stories to work with:
Bold Loud Colours - A strong palette that over exaggerates colours especially on prints. Bold colours, artificial, surreal dyes. Think of synthetic boldness, grass green, acid limes, bubble gum pink and sky blue.
Neutrals - Essential to balance out the bold colours that can look too brash, think of white, ecru and dove grey, they give a calming effect to the loud colours and are a necessity!
Fresh Colours - Not classified as either brights or pastels, these are great colours for the natural cottons, so think of menthol green, cornflower blue, gorgeous coral, soft yellow and lilac.
Spring 09 is about experimenting with your own style and individuality. You have choices and therefore the platform to express yourself as you chose. It’s as much about mixing different colours and fabrics together. It’s about a playground of experimentation and choice - so enjoy it and follow your instincts and your passions!
If you would like a more in-depth consultation and would like to see of the fabrics and the colours that I am working with, please e-mail me or ring me for a consultation and I will work with you in adapting the fabrics to your personal requirements.
For more info please ring Karen Levy on 07966 206 475 or e-mail her
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I’ve
just got back from an exhausting but exhilarating trip to Premiere Vision in
Paris. My poor feet are still aching but my head is buzzing with ideas!
