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Insight15 Feb 2016Prints remain a major interest in the fashion fabric trends presented for 2016/17 collections in Paris and Milan.
Insight1 Feb 2016The legendary Italian designer Rosita Missoni speaks to Janet Prescott about how the Missoni brand has evolved, the way the company operates today, and her approach to creating the Missoni Home collections.
Pitti Immagine Filati, Florence, moved forward with confidence for spring/summer 2016 rewarded by increased buyer attendance. Trends were centred upon intricate decoration, volume, colour and stitch interest. Colours such as pink, primrose, blue lilac, light orange and green were key, together with bright turquoise and yellow, deep blue marine, denim blue, black and white and cream.
Designer trends at Pitti Immagine Filati 2015/16 were rooted firmly in comfort and warmth, with much brushing, knopping, knotting and twisting and wide use of animal fibres and noble materials. Paradoxically, conventional autumnal tones did not feature widely. Rather, a penchant for winter pastels emerged and unusual combinations of colours.
Review3 Oct 2013Première Vision offered a bounty of trends for autumn/winter 2014/15 to the delight of buyers who journeyed to Paris for their fashion fabric fix. Think flamboyant checks, fuzzy textures, watercolour prints and large motifs suited to men’s and womenswear alike.
Review3 Oct 2013At Milano Unica the focus was on high quality fashion, selecting bright colours to breathe new life into classic patterns. Surfaces were brushed and made voluminous by the use of thick, light yarns, whilst tartans and checks were also key elements. The core trend was for the fancy and unusual.
Review30 Aug 2013It was less looking backwards, more attention on the future at the latest edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo. Whilst heritage still has its part to play, this is with a modern twist in line with the renewed colourful and positive approach to fashion. Janet Prescott reports from Florence.
