Trend Note
ICONIC MENSWEAR SPRING ‘15
Opulent Art: Art is big this season and is also a very effective means to express and communicate. Keeping it simple and minimalistic and letting the graphics do the talking is way to go this Spring. With the collection being built upon basics, simplicity is key in this collection.
Make a statement with some of the most sought after fabrics like jacquards, injection slubs, quilting and bonded fabrics which seamlessly incorporate art into your dailywear. In colors that are striking and elegant like deep reds, ink blue, off-white, gray and black these pieces are evidently eye-catching.
Botanical Folk: Feel closer to nature this Spring in a collection that is perfect for the outdoors. Expect pieces that are a perfect combination of mix and match prints inspired by Mother Earth adding that pinch of exoticness.
A chic resort look is a strong feature in this collection as we incline towards layering with shirts, jackets, joggers and tees. Vivid colors bring out the animalistic prints like midnight blue, olive green, mocha and blood berry that are perfect to create that edgy statement.
The floral inspiration adds a softer, more playful feel to the range and the neutral shades like beige and off-white for trousers and shirts give off a smart urban jungle vibe.
Cruise to Hawaii: This perennial trend for the season is back with timeless nautical staples. Combining the traditional nautical palette consisting of colors like tangy red, midnight blue and off-white, the collection forms an integral part of a man’s wardrobe.
You can find tees, polos, chinos and blazers in this range that promises a chic and casual look. Some prints are a literal interpretation of the symbols like anchor, ship that may not be ground breaking but have definitely been given a contemporary twist.
Trend Note
ICONIC WOMENSWEAR SPRING / SUMMER ‘15
Memory Road
Some trends are timeless and bring back memories of the bygone era. Those were the days when women looked their elegant best in relaxed tailored pieces with a feminine appeal. Dressed in key shapes like pleated maxi dresses, midi-length skirts, feminine jumpsuits, easy tunics and relaxed fit blouses embrace the grace of the fashion years gone by. Mould your wardrobe into these trends in colors like lagoon, aquamarine, blues and distress prints that simply add that charm to your look for the season.
Super Surpent:
Prints are again big this season and you cannot miss the much sought after snake print trend which makes an appearance ever so often on the runway. Marry glamour with snake print and what you have is a collection consisting of drape maxi dress, wrap tops, east soft peplums and slim pants. Incorporate this exotic print in elegant and classy evening wear in rich colors like maize yellow, imperial purple and black. For a more chic and less edgy feel you can expect the sketchy floral prints to do the rounds as well in subtle pastels shades.
Elegant Simplicity:
This is a very clean sophisticated line heavily inspired by the masculine feminine look with asymmetry quite dominant in the collection. Relaxed, asymmetrical cuts and shapes are a strong feature with trapeze maxi, boxy tops, peplum shapes and drape easy tops with an overall neutral palette with one strong accent color for that pop. Masculine shapes also make an appearance in this collection with relaxed fits. It’s all about adopting a slightly masculine silhouette yet retaining that feminine charm. Pieces like double –breasted jumpsuit, box pleated skirts and structured shifts in key hues like wax yellow, black and grey are in trend under prints like marble illusions and mineral cracks.
Cruise Cool:
This cool trend spills over to the women’s wear as well and combines glamour with the tradition of classic nautical stripes. Yet again the trend is with a contemporary twist and packs in an easy breezy punch into the collection.
Sail into the high seas in classic collar dresses, joggers, maxi skirts, playsuits. There is strong influx of boxy and structured shapes and boyfriend soft jackets which you can spice up with colors like nautical blues, hot corals and aquamarine blues, crystal blues and ivory. Also look your minimalistic best in simple silhouettes with strong color accents and the evergreen polka dots prints. Make sure you are in cruise control in these classic yet reinvented styles.
Sports Luxe:
Embrace the spirit of sports and welcome the fuss-free easy silhouettes that are part of this trend. Look sporty glam in biker jackets, strappy shift dresses, asymmetrical skirts, crop tops and luxe bomber jackets. The pieces get a touch of sophistication with the use of mesh and piping in a burst of colors like tangerine orange, mustard, black and ivory. Without the risk of looking too casual the prints and shapes ensure that you are dressed to make a statement.
Botanical Blooms:
Inspired by the 70’s, the luxe botanical trend is seamlessly incorporated within soft tailored looks that’s bound to be chic and flattering. Look like the epitome of grace and femininity in pieces like striped sequins sweater, low slung sailor pants, pastel peacoats and midi dresses. Embrace the classic floral prints in a new incarnation in a wave of pastel shades pale blue, mint and neutrals.