CBI Fashion Forecast Fall Winter 2008-09 and Spring Summer 2009 Preview In the following pages we bring to you the fashion forecast and trends for Fall-winter 2008-09 and Spring Summer 2009 Preview prepared by CBI, Centre for promotion of imports from Developing Countries, based in Netherlands. CBI provides invaluable service to exporters from developing countries, many of whom need the guidance to enter the European market. Their scope of activities include, market information and matchmaking; export development of businesses; training and institutional development of business support organizations in developing countries. Trends, market studies and information about regulations and standards are some of the services provided by CBI. Their comprehensive database provides valuable contacts for importers from Europe and exporters from developing countries. For more information visit their website www.cbi.nl. Fall Winter 2008-09 Page - 58 Page -61 Page - 64 Page - 67 Preview Fashion Forecast Spring Summer 2009 Clear Strict Natural Artistic Page - 70 Page - 71 Page -72 Page - 73 PTJ January 2008 57
Reality Escape Inspiration A theme of the unexpected extravagance, which only can happen in dreams, but becomes reality through today s imaginations: being away from daily life and fulfilling the most spectacular dreams with an ultimate theatrical fantasy. A link to Hollywood stars from the roaring twenties and thirties, wearing the most precious materials used for extreme glamorous couture outfits. The short time span of a new glamorous identity, which is especially meant for displaying at special events and occasions. Creativity as an understatement of someone s individual mood or personalized idea. Keywords Fluidity, extravagant, transparent, softness, colorful, over-exposure, elegance, gloss. Hand embroidered silks Colours 19.2431 TPX 16.3115 TPX 14.2808 TPX 19.1860 TPX 19.3217 TPX 15.1239 TPX 18.1343 TPX White 15.0336 TPX 14.4516 TPX Feather light cape Sporty type garments with sequins Ultra fine, transparent yarns - glossy finished straight pants Alpaca short sleeve top gold finished skirt Luxury fake fur Casual tops with sequins Mohair dresses Lace blouse high waist corsets PTJ January 2008 59
Reality Escape Materials Woven: all silk types, silk satins, satin stretch, fine silk -wool blends, lace, organza, taft, gold lamé, velvet, leather, colorful feathers, fake fur. Knits: all kinds of fancy yarns, cashmere, kidmohair, wool-silk, viscose, lace, crepe yarns, ultra-fine slubs with lamé, art deco lace, plissé jersey. Patterns Multi-floral prints, crystalline effects, embroidery, drape, hand-printed paintings, art deco prints, intarsia and refined jacquards. Accessories Colorful fake feathers, corsages, bows, belts, ruffles, shiny satin ribbons, Swarowski, sequins. Shapes and must-haves Tight, fitted, or loose and draped, belted high waist accents, dandy-like double breasted blazers, dinner-jackets, front pleated shirts, narrow trousers, wide skirts with scissor pleats, puffed sleeves and balloon effects, all kind of pleated details, ¾ sleeves, dresses, sleeveless tops, stoles. Fully fashioned fine knits Silk fringes Couture shapes from the 20 s and 30 s Pleated and crashed materials Draping Over decorated basics The must have belt Embroidered and printed velvet 60 PTJ January 2008
Modernity Inspiration A high fashion theme in which new ecological developments in eco-friendly yarns and fabrics will reflect the future fashion industry. A modern theme with an ecological statement by means of an experimental approach to silhouettes in strong colors and a distinctive look - playing with shapes and patterns in a modern way. Lightweight volume shapes go together with narrow bodyfit shapes. Organic and nature are combined with high tech, as an inspiration for outstanding effects in unusual materials, like natural moss effects translated into structured, crinkled artificial fibers. Keywords Ecological awareness, nature-inspired, experimental, volume, lightweight, structured. Material mixed in twin sets Colours 17.1456 TPX Black 19.6311 TPX 19.3720 TPX 19.0515 TPX Off white 18.1230 TPX 19.1322 TPX Crashed cottons and denims Curly fake furs Light - weight smooth fake furs Innovative high-tech materials Tie-and-dye effects Mixed materials Shrunk, crashed, boiled materials 62 PTJ January 2008
Modernity Materials Woven: lambs-wool, pre-washed wools, felted and boiled wools, wool melange, cotton, pure denims, cotton fur, leather (cow skin), ecological and natural together with synthetic fibers, cellophane, polyesters. Knits: soft fluffy wools, mohair, cashmere, velvety cashmere textures, wool-silk blends, light weight thick yarns, velvet, chenille, fake fur, colored fleece, soft cotton jerseys, sweat. Patterns Tie and dye effects, big stitches, ethnic patterns, geometric jacquards, intarsia, color-blocking, hand dyed techniques, pleated ribs. Accessories Big trimmings, huge buttons, zips and belts, colorful fake feathers, degrade effects, long fringes, tapes, natural (bamboo) buttons. Shapes and must-haves Oversized voluminous shapes mostly in knits, loose and baggy tops together with narrow pencil bottoms or the opposite: bulky soft skirts with body-fitted tops. Oversized collars, big sleeves, waist effects, sleeveless loose fit blazers, active sportswear items translated into street-life clothing in updated fabrics and yarns, square sweaters, fancy skirts, fake fur dresses and coats. Raw edge finished leather Knitted jackets transparent plastic over coating Belted, voluminous knits Oversized essentials Coated, water repellent knitwear Coated leather Hand-painted effects Oversized knitted garments PTJ January 2008 63