COLOR PALETTE The Rebel palette is comprised of mineral metallics with a matte or low-lustre finish. Gunmetal grey, bronze and silver highlights crash into each other, creating a sense of rebellious youth that feels decadent and chaotic.
MOTO-CULTURE - KEY COLORS Flesh tones are fused with hints of bronze and silver for a barely there use of color. Luxe leathers in shades of black and gunmetal grey are accented with shots of cherry red.
MOTO-CULTURE - MOOD The nightrider travels alone no inhibitions, just the road ahead. Equipped with the bare essentials, she dances with danger in the city streets, breaking hearts and taking names along the way. Distressed matte leather jackets and oil-stained jeans are staples of her wardrobe and her world.
MOTO-CULTURE - LIFESTYLE These Black Milk graphic leggings, found on Too Many Tights, are the perfect combination of tough and sexy. 2. Comune looked to motorcycle culture to inspire their F/W 10 lookbook shot by photographer Jason Lee Parry. 3. Kill City channels vintage motorcycle graphics on cropped and sleeveless tees. 4. NYC artist James Willis and Kelsi Ammon co-collaborated on handcrafted leather saddles with sinister artwork and imagery. 5. Blogs like Young and Banging and Gnarlitude represent the epitome of the nouveau biker-babe.
MOTO-CULTURE - WELLBEING 1. LaCie s XtremeKey is constructed with zamac, a metal alloy that can withstand the impact of any bike crash. 2. Laotian artisans craft Article 22 s Peace Bomb bracelet from exploded U.S. aluminum war scrap metal; sales support their families and community micro-credit funds. 3. Hudson s Resurrection Jeans are handmade of durable repurposed denim. 4. Reevu motorcycle helmets feature a rear-view system for safety. 5. Des Artistes T-shirt collection by Ai Weiwei supports Doctors Without Borders.
MOTO-CULTURE - MATERIALS 1. Twill with iridescent accents 2. Flecked jersey knit from Houndey Enterprise. 3. Durable matte-finish python from Chung Wang Bros. 4. Black stretch satin from Hongrun Knitting. 5. Braided woven trim suggests tire treads. 6. Distressed metallic leather from Fordrich 7. Decorative black crystals
MOTO-CULTURE - LOOK 1 Engineered ribbed sweaters inspired by protective equipment / Patch details on elbows and shoulders / Leather moto-pants with reinforced knees and cargo pockets / Asymmetric closure on vests / Capped sleeves / Cutouts on tanks / Exposed zipper accents on knits / Slouched leather boots / Warm brown, caramel and beige palette is a sophisticated alternative to time-honored black
MOTO-CULTURE - LOOK 2 Reinterpreted leather moto jackets / Cropped or boxy variations / Quilted or trapunto-stitched accents / Bandage pants with exaggerated waistbands and matte metal button snaps / Skinny cargos / Cat-eye goggles / Industrial zippers, hardware and leather fringe / Red trims and boots provide a pop
MOTO-CULTURE - PRINTS & GRAPHICS Shutter-style graphics / Machine washed currency / Race day imagery / Kitsch skull and tattoo prints
SWIM - KEY COLORS Prismatic shades of rose and gunmetal enliven basic swimsuits. Natural bone pigments are accented with shots of turquoise and bronze.
SWIM - MOOD Swimwear takes a dip into the deep-end, channeling a spirit that feels dark and disorderly. Exposed ink, roughcut hardware and bare-boned bodies reflect a primal urge to depart from traditional swimwear. Typically feminine fabrics like lace are redefined for functional use, while knits are injected with shots of iridescence.
SWIM - LIFESTYLE 1. Lucas Hugh combines functionality with style with its sophisticated sportswear for poolside chic. 2. Isabel Toledo teams up with Target for a capsule collection that combines graphic prints with must-have silhouettes. 3. Italian architect Gaetano Pesce collaborates with Brazilian brand Melissa to create shoes made from plastic, perfect for lounging by the pool. 4. Jewelry designer Jules Kim branches out into the world of swimwear with her new line Nycked. 5. Chanel s trompe l'oeil tattoos are the go-to accessory of the swimwear season.
SWIM - WELLBEING 1. Beach waves last longer with John Masters Organics hair texturizers. 2. Post swim, Yantra Mat s plastic discs provide 8,820 acupressure points. 3. Irma La Douce swimwear from Gomaringen follows Wundervoll by incorporating ecotextile product Biophyl from ADVANSA. 4. Long known for her slogan-embossed tees, Katherine Hamnett believes that clothing can spark social and environmental change. 5. Alexandra Cassaniti collaborated with Unearthen to create necklaces that contain crude oil, provoking questions about what is sacred.
SWIM - MATERIALS 1. BIOPHYL fabrics use ECO-Polyester yarns that use an innovative polyester-polymer for color brilliance and softness. 2. Savyon s PLATES combines novelty aesthetics and performance in Micro-nylon/Spandex with UVA and UVB protection. 3. SCS FABRIC BRS MARK III metallic swimsuit material reduces drag with zero buoyancy. 4. Waterproof zippers from RIRI with iridescent tape 5. 5.0 MM AERODOME neoprene from Yamamoto. 6. Savyon distressed stretch ruffle. 7. Novelty metallic swimsuit jersey. 8. Stretch lace
SWIM - LOOK 1 Lingerie takes over swimsuits / Stretch lace is a key fabric / Full coverage on bottoms / Corset and cutout details / Bandeau and halter tops are essential / Black, mauve and bronze color palette
SWIM - LOOK 2 Updated performance maillots / Stripe and tattoo patterns for pieced panels / Laser-cut lace / Neoprene swimdress / Waterproof ipod holder / Decorative iron heart accessories / Racerback tops for extra support / Exposed zippers for lifestyle looks
SWIM - PRINTS & GRAPHICS Decorative lace patterns / Sailor Jerry-style artwork / Kaleidoscope repeats / Tribal tattoo updates
COLLECTION PLAN
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