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Texworld Color Trends Autumn/Winter 2008/2009 April 14, 2008

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Revive

The warming light of cosy interiors in winter and the rich, expressive colourfulness of leather and woods reflect a scale of warm brown and golden shades.

Camel, leather, rust, walnut and pumpkin satisfy the need for cocooning proximity.

Allowing yourself to be spoilt and not resisting every sweet temptation makes life worth living.

Reflect

The play of light and shade is reminiscent of the cinema of the forties. The couture of that time inspires an elegance which finds itself in the silky pastels and the dark shades of the colour range.

With quality and sophistication it refines the fashion statement.

Seductive frivolity and masculine allures are blended into a sensual cocktail. The decoration of art déco enriches in the filigree details.

Preserve

The longing of mankind for unspoilt naturalness is greater than ever. The wide-open space of Nordic landscapes sets the mood with a range of cool, authentic natural shades.

Vegetal and mineral shades modulate olive green, khaki and fango tones to icy blue nuances.

Sulphur and woolly Ecru stimulate the restrained prevailing mood. Casual attitude is the ideal ground for a relaxed, but quality appearance. Today‘s claim to comfort characterizes stamps the materiality.

Construct

The cool objectivity of modern architecture offers the setting an urban atmosphere in grey and deep dark shades.

Intensive colours like red, pink, violet or green shine have a monochrome shine, like lights in the city. They define new volumes, provide rhythm for graphic or accentuated sporty looks.

A decided modernity stylishly points clearly to the future. Fashion makes use of current technologies to improve textile functionality and to find stylistic forms of expression previously unknown.

 

Fall 2008 Design Forecast April 14, 2008

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There are dozens of design tradeshows but when it comes to home decor, Maison & Objet is the most influential, with the best in show generally setting the season’s trends.

TRENDS
Bursting Roses
Chintz just got modern and highly exclusive. For fall, it’s a roses-only club and the blossoms are massive, vibrant, and graphic.

Fabulous Fuchsia
Magenta to hot pinks is the “in” color for home furnishings.

Text Messaging
Typography becomes the pattern of choice as jumbled words take shape on pillows, candles, and lighting.

See-Through Structure
Furniture is stripped to its bare bones. Metals and high-tech plastics are molded into the shapes of tables and chairs, but left untreated for a see-through effect.

Strong Yellow
No longer an accent color, yellow solidifies its place in today’s primary palette.

Fractures
Smooth surfaces take a back seat to faceted edges. High-gloss tableware and lacquered furniture take on texture with their new anglular shapes and details.

 

Spring 2008 Tabletop Trends April 14, 2008

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Gridlock: A loose crisscross pattern is an organic take on the rigid grid.
Minimalist Blooms: Flowers have lost their leaves and their petals have gone abstract.
Greek Chic: Greco-Roman motifs get modern.
Nest: The bird theme has been around; now table fashions take a cue from their twiggy abode.
Polka Dots: White circles on colorful backgrounds—it’s cute, it’s classic, it’s back.

 

Spring Summer 2008 Screen Printing Trend Forecast Report April 14, 2008

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Summer/Spring 2008 Screen-printing Trend/Forecasting Report fashion will be swept away by Romanticist, Energetic, Formalist, and Fundamental inspired designs. From washed pastels to a vibrant and golden color palette summer ‘08 will combine these liberating colors with natural and synthetic fibers to create a sophisticated luxury for the next spring/summer season.
Inspired by Pop Art and Urban culture next spring/summer 08 screen-printed designs will be centered on Typographic messages, Prints and graphic repeats, Mod floral’s, and Retrospective geometrics. Incorporating 3 tone, halftone, pictorial, and texts spring/summers screen designs will adorn knitted t-shirts, tanks, dresses, textiles for 2008. Market ranges from suburban trendsetters to urban casual-wear adults.

I. Colors

A. Romanticist
· Washed Pastels
· Sea foam, Kiwi, Plum, Corel, Cream
B. Energetic / Formalist
· Vibrant bights
· Orange, Blue, Turquoise,
· Fuchsia, Raspberry, Red
C. Fundamental
· Golden
· Turquoise, Yellow, Army Green, Gold, Brown

II. Fibers

A. Cotton, Linen, Mohair, Cashmere
B. Polyester, Polyamide, Metallic, Synthetic

III. Fabrics

A. Nylon, Poplin, Tweed, Denim,
B. Jersey, Handcrafted Knits, Cable knits
C. Jacquard, Velvet, Taffeta, Voile, chiffon

IV. Finishing’s

A. Seersucker, Long staple cotton
B. Yarn dyed, Chunky knit, Soft knit
C. Micro texture, Sheen
V. Screen Printing Themes
A. Typographic Messages
· Logo, Street signs, Industrial
· Tie Dye, Japanese African blue prints
B. Graphic Repeated Prints
· Wallpaper, Country Style, Kitchen
· Floral, Ditsy, Linear, Sketchy
C. Mod Floral
· Stylized Pop Floral
· Geometric, Bulls Eye Dots, 60’s
· Graphic, Bold dynamic, Checks, Stripes
D. Retrospective
· Stylized Floral
· Scandinavian Geometrics
· Plaids, Checks, Oversized

VI. Screen Print Technique

A. 3 tone, Halftone,
B. Color Blocking, Sketchy, Solid
C. Pictorial, Logo, Messaging

VII. Inspirations

A. 60’s Art
B. Found Objects
C. Country Fairytale
D. Technical Advancements
E. Pop Culture, Urban Culture

VIII. Garments

A. Knitted T’s
B. Knitted Tanks
C. Dresses

IX. Market

A. Juvenile: 12-21
· Urban, Suburban, Trend setter, Sportswear
B. Young Adult: 21-35
· Urban, Suburban, Casual Wear

Bibliograhpy

*Forecast Part II Summer: Silhouettes Summer 2008. Here & There, 2007.
*The Color Cubicle: Fall Winter 07-08. Here & There, 2006.
*”Information & Inspiration No. 852 June/July 08.” International Textiles Date: June 2008.