Fashion Trend Forecast

Autumn/Winter

2011- 2012

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Collezioni Trends 92 Collezioni Trends 93 Collezioni Accessori 61 Collezioni Accessori 60 Collezioni Close-Up, Knit & Tricotc, Women, Fall/Winter 2010-11 Textile View magazine, Issue 91 Textile View2 Magazine, Issue 09 Textile-Revue Nr. 19, 14.05.2010 Textile-Revue Nr. 34/35, 10.09.2010 fashion trends forecast winter, 201112- 88.2010 fashion trends accessoires winter, 2011/12 - 01.2010 fashion trends casual winter 2011/12 - 02.2010 Fashion Day Autumn.Winter 2011.12, Dokumentation 14.07.2010 textile report 10-3 textile report 10-4

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Leg-wear Socks, knee-length socks and over-knees play a fundamental role together with the new trouser-lengths and skirt silhouettes. Some of the new looks in the dresses and skirts segment only become plausible with matching socks and stockings. Shoes are modernized only by using the right socks and stockings, thereby attracting the desired attention. Patterned panties turn into a modern leggings replacement. jewelry It is a rich and elaborate jewelry season where we see crystals, pearls and irregular shaped gemstones coming together in a fresh and inviting `Baroque inspired` way. Where multi-wrap beaded bracelets are piled one on top of another, odd shaped rings create a `semi`-tribal statement and brooches make a come-back. Cornaline and turquoise are the perfect gemstone accompaniment to gold.

ACCESSORIES WOMEN Belts Belts play a fundamental role as accessories for the styling of all looks. The range of widths and materials varies accordingly. Worth mentioning are over-long belts, which are additionally knotted at the waist, extremely narrow belts as a contrast to large-volume coats, dresses and rock silhouettes, or extremely wide belts as an accent for clear and architectonic shapes. Important again both for decorative and functional purposes: Mix metal with coloured leather on double wrap options. Add a neat little bow to give a girlie twist to an otherwise masculine ensemble. For the most part, think slim and trim, but wide still works best for extreme waist cinching solutions.

Gloves Gloves are styled to match different looks and draw the eyes towards the hands. They are worn in over-long styles to jackets with shortened sleeves or as fingerless gloves or mittens with rustic outdoor layerings. The typical materials used are knits with patterns and soft leather in modern colours. Give gloves a makeover by crocheting, adding jewelled embellishments, using new sporty perforated fabrics in new lengths or pairing back with ergo fingerless fits. Butter soft leather and suede longer length options add glamour. Dont forget bright coloured (fake) for mittens.

Scarves The new knitted scarves are implemented with coarse divisions and are worn by winding them several times around the neck or by letting them hang long and loose. Narrow scarves, ultra-feminine in look, are knotted around the neck, providing the outfits with an innocent girly air. Long, narrow scarves are important: they should be enhanced by patterns and nice detail solutions such as eyelets and fringes at the ends, and should be worn by winding them several times around the neck. At last its time to jazz up the simple scarf. Think supersized, super soft super warm. Change the silhouette to include a front body panel to tuck in for extra protection and add a pom-pom or two. Make it the main outfit item, because it is all about statements this season, so think big!

Headwear Hunting, fishing and trekking are sources of inspiration for winter themes. Trappers and rangers inspire chapka hats and caps with ear-covers. Regarding caps, the important thing is to resort to Alpine-inspired shapes with pompons and Nordic patterns and structures. Knitted hair-ribbons with plaids or ethnic patterns are an interesting alternative for the young market.

Bags modern formal This is a key shape for this winter it interacts with all the new silhouettes that are inspired by looks from the fifties and sixties. The fashion is characterized by a small format with only one handle. Key materials are crocodile and shiny, polished leathers with golden clasps. This bag format has the potential to do away with the over-dimensional bags currently dominant in the market. There is nothing basic in this seasons key bag assortment, so get ready to mix things up to the max. Slouchy rucksacks with bold patterns; worn-in and abused leather satchels; angular tote bags; ruched sporty handbags; knitted, tweedy or fur panelling;

textural mini bowling bags; loud leopard prints, bold coloured snake and crocodile skin textures. Shapes may hark back to whats been before, but theres no room for repetition here. Bags framed + boxy clutch Framed bags are new vintage-inspired shapes. Important for evening wear are hard-box clutches and document cases in small formats in rectangular or oval shapes Shoes Heels Blockheels are always square-cut and often contrasting they provide a striking look to new shoes. They are usually combined with platforms and rounded mouldings. Stilettos are the best way to set off a charming look. Modern shapes are pointed again. True newcomers are low-heels, either in com-

pact or delicate stiletto styles. Models are extremely pointed and show a deep dcollet. Shoes boots Over-knee boots will continue to be worn. They make shorter hems plausible in winter. Shafts should not be to narrow, in order to allow leg movement. Natural tones are important. Ankle-boots are updated thanks to short or high block-heels. Wedge-heels and stilettos remain important for these shoe formats, since they are used as all-rounders with almost all silhouettes. Shoes utility Utility-inspired boots feature unequivocal military aspects. Straps, metal clasps, treaded soles and winter linings are typical details.

Black and brown tones are dominant. Heels are definitely masculine and square, associated with a feet on the ground attitude. This new style, which breaks with the past, includes the new ankle-boot shapes with detail solutions inspired by the military and equestrian world. Shoes wedges loafers mens flats Clogs turned into winter footwear are worn with shortened trousers, winter shorts and flared skirt hems. This shape provides a renewed welcome to wedge-heels. The new loafers are characterized by striking blockheels, two-tones and incorporated platforms. Masculine, flat shoes include caps in a Budapest style. Leathers with finishings and in new colours increase their fashion value.

ACCESSORIES MEN Bags From the clean to the grungy, this season is full of interest in material and proportion. Multi-pocket tool-bag inspiration updates classic canvas and leather totes, especially important with a vintage finish. Use quilting, embossing and sonic welding for surface pattern and texture on more linear, sleek silhouettes. Refresh old school backpacks with hyper functional surfaces. Give attach cases a worn-in and loved feeling with used leather and repaired looking handles. Integrate knitted panels on bags for a grungy feel. Black washed leather is the perfect material for the important paramilitary backpack.

Belts Capture a worn-in and loved feeling this season and you cant go far wrong. Vintage leather (either achieved through clever finishing or, more excitingly, recycling) adds depth and interest to all belt options. Chunky angular metalwork in tarnished finishes will give a toughened up look quirky cowboy buckles are the most important direction for more casual approach. Hats Its less about hats and more about hair this season, especially perfectly coiffed rockabilly quiffs. But for those in need of a bit of elemental protection, the fur-lined deer stalker is a seasonal must. Experiment with intarsia patterned knitted outers, or keep it more basic in worn leather. Sporty knitted hat, with

or without tonal bobbles, bring the look of the sky slope to the street. Hats inspired by snorkel-hooded parkas are fresh and edgy headgear option. Scarves + gloves We have seen the sporty snoods seen on the cat-works, with exaggerated cable structures, fur linings and drawstring and zip closures. Extravagant pattern appears with Nordic intarsia designs and schoolboy stripes. Quilt woven scarf options for extra protection. Add a brooch closure for a more avant-garde aesthetic. In gloves, sleek leather fingerless, biker and gauntlet inspired longer length, patterned knitted gloves and cuff warmers are the seasonal favourites.

Ties Sleek single-coloured ties are the smart option this winter. For an edgier look add a Teddy-boy bootlace necktie or a textural bowtie to the mix.

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Womens wear melancholy, mystical, provocative The designer creations are rebellious and unadjusted, reaping influence on the one hand from Gothic culture and on the other from punks and arts. Independent and urban in its demeanour, the style is based on clear, masculine shapes, with expressive materials that speak of glamour and volume. Feminine-masculine contrasts are defines by a new mix of materials and colours, by classic and technical images in a cool and severe interpretation. Silhouettes live in clear shapes: double-breasted coats and jackets, masculine pantsuits, slim-waist blazers, draped dresses, tunics, skirts, silk blouses worn over drainpipe, leather or suit trousers. Fabrics are soft, flowing and severe: masculine wool cloth, satins, panne de velours, taffeta, leather, flowing metallic materials in a mix with feathers, fur, sequins and glass effects. Dark mock-blacks predominate, with highlights in colour and glass. Styles: Severe double-breasted coats, jakkets, lumber jackets, capes, masculine pantsuits in a materials mix, leather, gathered and draped dresses, tunics, skirts, wraparound and flounced blouses, dresses, tops, knit-tops in sequin, lace, metal and pleated optics, flounces, 3D collars and shoulder parts. Designs: Geometrics, rhombuses, waves, scaly, zigzag and watery motives, dgrads, reptile skin, camouflage, night lights, precious stones, chains. Fabrics: Light and masculine wool cloths, suit fabrics, crepes, silk satins, moirs, taffetas, panne de velours, metallic seersuckers, jacquards with reliefs, changeants, quiltings, glossy and calendar finishes, reptile and leather optics, sequin fabrics, embroideries with cellophane fringes, feathers, geometrics, stones, leather applications. Colours: Mock-black as in ink, dark brown, platinum, black, neon-blue, petrol, wine-red, glass optics, oxidized bronze and copper as accents.

Mens wear masculine, severe, strong The sovereignty of an existentialist dandy is rebellious and self-assured, not in any way opulent or pretentious. The night belongs to him. The look is not that of a fancy dresser. Strong, severe and masculine, the theme plays with codes inspired by uniforms, punk rock and mystique. Independent and rebellious, severe shapes, materials and volumes mix with urban chic and sexiness. The look is based on a mix of classic and technical images, military details and a rock-punk allure in a severe interpretation: wool coats and jakkets with military elements, leather coats and jackets with military elements, leather coats and trousers, slim-lined suits, slim-waist jakkets over shiny trousers, plain fine-gauge knits, shirts in glossy and silky optics. The fabrics are severe, matt, compact, masculine and are complemented by velvety looks, patent leather and leather optics, high-tech, glossy and geometric designs. The colour mood is dark and monochrome in mockblack, with highlights in silver and blue. Styles: Coats and jackets with military details, flaps, buttons, leather coats, lumber jakkets, trousers, slim-cut suits and jackets, accentuated shoulder parts, shawl collars, evening suits, frock-coats, slim trousers with creases and cuffs, drainpipe pants in leather Designs: Geometrics, rhombuses, zigzags, chessboard patterns, reptile and camouflage designs, night-lights, dgrads, monochrome checks, stained patterns. Skulls are here to stay, however they have to come along in new print looks. No cheap horror prints; now they can be broken or covered beyond all recognition as all-over, arty or abstract comic prints. Fabrics: Compact wool cloths, uniforms and loden types, crepes, satins, superstretch, graphic velvets, velour with a patina, wool-stretch with glossy effects, formal silk types, jacquards with reliefs, rubber and patent finishes, masculine leather, shiny leather and leather imitations, geometric quiltings, glossy high-tech, sheepskin. Colours: Mock-black shades such as dark grey, brown, navy, black, neon-blue and silver as accents. and satin stretch, glossy silk shirts with flounces and small collars. Fine-gauge knits, matt or glossy, 3D reliefs, zip-lumbers, hoodies with funnel collars and strings, shiny and contrasting details, placed motives. Denim: destroyed look, biker jackets and waistcoats with diagonal zips.

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Yarns: Super fine yarns, ultra-matt to glossy, in wool, silk, viscose, combinations with synthetics, skin types in matt or glossy finishings, elastics, glossy effects in darks with silver and other colours, dark patent and leather effects, cellophane, ribbon and sequin effects. Fantasy and fun inspire the theme: colour shadings, long-haired, digitally printed yarns, sprinkled metalized fabrics. Functional and protective through felted and carded yarns, compact structures, matelasss, combinations with leather, metallic accessories.

Womens wear Strong, severe and mystic. The theme plays with codes inspired by myths, Celts, vampire and mystique. Shapes: Knit parts with sequins, lace, metallic and pliss optics. Flounces, materials mix, tops with 3D collars and shoulder parts. Patterns: Apart from the corresponding single-colours, moulins and sprinklings associate with camouflage optics. Original net structures and arty perforations. Geometrics, rhombuses, waves, scales, zigzags and water motives, as well as effects achieved by using precious stones and chains. Mens wear Strong, severe and masculine, the theme plays with codes inspired by military garb, punk, rock and mystique. Shapes: Fine-gauge knits, matt or glossy, 3D reliefs, zip lumbers, hoodies with funnel collars and strings, glossy and contrasting details, placed motives. Patterns: Geometrics, rhombuses, zigzags, chessboard patterns, reptile and camouflage designs, night-lights, degrads, monochrome checks, placed motives, typomix.

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Bags - Bold-coloured snake and crocodile skin textures - Leopard prints - Bags in macram look in artfully inter woven, bead ornamented fabric stains come along grungy Ties & Scarves - Slim ties Belts & Shoes - Subtle bling-bling also applies to wide belts - Black belts with silver details - Boots

Gloves - Gloves with jewelled embellishment - Fingerless fists Jewelry - Clunky punky bracelets - Knuckleduster rings - Thick necklaces with cross or skull pendants play with familiar death symbols - Jewelry in macram look - Silver jewelry - Ornamental stones - Rings in silver and black

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Womens wear Original, genuine, values Nordic appeal, Canadian outdoor feeling and modernized folk elements. The fragrance of woods, mountain air and outdoor life are the models for this theme that offers an alternative to urban daily life. It revolves around layerings in simple styles, natural fabric optics, hand-knit ideas complemented by outdoor designs, wintry poetry and romantic. Loose wool and knit coats, functional parkas, sheepskin and fur jackets mix with oversize knits and Norwegian ideas. Checks and prints for feminine blouses, dresses, skirts and soft Bermudas. Natural optics determine the materials: handcrafted tweeds, boucles, felt, coated outdoor and sheepskin types, coarse-knit, plaids, Norwegian and flower designs. Colour moods are natural and cool, in natures palette and mlanges, complemented by autumn colour accents. Earthy natural tones, mainly browns, beiges and rusts are the base. They are joined by smoky grey nuances and creamy vanilla variations, which paint a quieter colour picture. Bright accents come about with bold vermilion and hard winter white versions especially effective with patterns. The natural colour range is a given sporty message by adding shiny dark and azure blues. Styles: Covering, wrap-around and knit coats, functional parkas, fur and sheepskin jackets, wool and felt waistcoats, short blazers in single colours or checks, checked skirts and dresses, Jodhpur, drainpipe and masculine-style trousers, winter Bermudas. Cargo-details on pants and waistcoats, modernized folk elements. Colours: Earthy natural tones, mainly browns, beiges and rusts are the base. They are joined by smoky grey nuances and creamy vanilla variations, which paint a quieter colour picture. Bright accents come about with bold vermilion and hard winter white versions especially effective with patterns. The natural colour range is a given sporty message by adding shiny dark and azure blues. Beige, grey, brown, khaki, ochre, rust, pine, sea, ice and old rose as colour accents. Fabrics: Familiar patterns and qualities are laid on with new colourings. The rustic effect is the protagonist thanks to the Prince of Wales, Donegal, country-check and brushed double-face materials. Fleecy fur fabrics, fur and soft leather imitations as well as faded denims are just as effective as technical qualities, which above all represent the outdoor character of the trend theme. Wool cover materials, reversibles, tweeds, felt, boucls, fur and pelt optics, soft velvet, denim and corduroy coatings with a patina, wax-finish, pigment-dyes, leather with a patina, sheepskin, handcrafted embroideries, edgings and applications. Designs: Bark and camouflage patterns, blanket and tweed checks, herringbone, ethnic blanket stripes, edgings, Nordic knit and flower patterns.

Mens wear Natural, Alpine, handcrafted Simple life, slowdown and authentic values are expressed in a vintage materiality. Farming and Alpine backgrounds reflect authentic roots. Clothing based on rural and traditional elements provides a piece of security aided by reliable qualities. The theme revolves around nature and known, trusted elements, comfort and protection, complemented by sportive elements that combine into a multi-functional look. Silhouettes mix function, wool classics, knits with outdoor and worker ideas. Important components are functional outdoor jackets, parkas, quilted materials, hand-knits, worker jackets and trousers with hem and pocket details, waistcoats with materials mix, soft flannel and check shirts. The fabric layerings are based on coated outdoor and worker qualities, coarse knits, hand-crafted tweeds, wool checks, Nordic knit patterns, fur and leather with a patina. Natural colours are combined with autumn accents in a tony mix. Styles: Hunting, fishing and sheepskin jakkets and coats with hems, pocket elements, quilted blousons, waistcoats, soft wool and worker jackets, waistcoats in materials mix, checks and flannel shirts, jeans and worker pants with reinforcements, winter Bermudas, patched down-filled jackets and waistcoats, full twill shirts. Apart from exciting structured surfaces, the combination of traditional patterns and silhouettes with technical qualities also gives birth to high-quality added value functions. Colours: Natures palette, such as beige, brown, wood, bark, humus, coal, khaki, ochre, rust, red, pine and sea as an accent. Fabrics: Whether made out of wool or synthetic fibres. The fur look is crucial for outdoor jackets, waistcoats and accessories. Whether decorative trimming or as main material fur imitations, e.g. fur fabric or short haired sheepskin imitations, give a volume look and a good temperature regulation due to additional membrane systems. Wool in single-coloured fabrics, mlanges, tweeds, walk-wool, wool with coatings, reversibles, bondings in materials mix with fur, blanket fabrics in mlanges, wax-coatings, pigment dyes, colourdenim, suede, sheepskin, fur optics. Designs: Bark and camouflage patterns, micro and tweed checks, herringbone, coloured tweed checks, ethnic-inspired blanket stripes, Nordic knit patterns, stripes.

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Yarns: Soft mlanges, moulins in natural optics, handcrafted tweeds, soft felt types, sophisticated rusticity, natural space dyes, flamm and chiselled effects, natural/ metallic effects, voluminous multi-coloured flamm yarns and moulins, as well as shaded tweeds, interpret rusticity in a new way. Combinations with alpaca in natural colours provide authenticity.

Womens wear Focus on the essential comprehensible silhouettes, basic details and materials. The summit of authenticity. In this theme, knitwear plays with outdoor optics and functions. Extremely coarse wick-yarns in wool white are knit in innovative plaid and Aran patterns. Shapes: Knitwear with volume, tweed optics, Norwegian and plaid patterns in oversize sweaters, jackets, turtleneck sweaters, furtrimmed waistcoats, fringes and pattern mix. Soft, light knit cardigans become a stand-in for coats. Plaid patterns for cardigans, jakkets and sweaters are irreplaceable for a rustic layering effect in winter. Loose and wide knit shapes such as capes, shawls, coats and oversized cardigans are worn with belts in order hug the body. Oversized needles or loop fastenings are important details. This type of knitwear is most convincing, because the feeling of nesting and cocooning is implemented in a becoming and plausible manner. Shapes have to be simple and conform to rectangular basic shapes or O-silhouettes. Nordic and traditional Alpine patterns are important for young sweaters, coats, cardigans, jackets and accessories. .

Patterns: Knit and crochet optics, broderie anglaise, wool embroidering and lace. Bark and camouflage patterns, ethnic stripes, trimmings, Nordic knit and flower patterns. Plaids: patterns have an interesting and authentic look when plaids of different width are combined, or if combinations include keyhole-patterns. Patterns should be implemented as all-over jacquards. It is important to try to combine different motives and patterns and to search for colour contrasts. A special effect is achieved by alternating felted and smooth yarns. Neutral colours and natural tones, or dark and warm red tones, are typical for these patterns. New computer jacquards are influenced by this Nordic folk atmosphere.

Mens wear The fragrance of woods and mountain air, trekking and outdoor life are the models for this theme. Shapes: Knits in handcrafted optics, natural optics, plaids and Nordic patterns with trimmings for coats, jackets, sweaters, hoodies. Quilted outdoor knits. Farmer-look, cardigans. Patterns: Bark and camouflage patterns, ethnically inspired blanket stripes, Nordic knit patterns, stripes.

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Bags - Buckskin bags decorated with metal features - Worn-in and abused leather satchels - Boxy bags with reinforced parts - Bags with double clasps and buckles Belts & shoes - Lined, knee high mukluks vie for attention sometimes with fur trimming, sometimes with Norwegian bucket tops - Alpine ski sports provides the stimulus for the ankle-high boots - Wide leather belts decorated with metal features increase the authenticity value - Decorative belts - Traditional trekking boots

Hats, caps, gloves, scarves - Inca hats with ornamental pom-poms - Wool gloves - Wool caps or beanies - The Norwegian knit patterns are rather close to the originals, characterised by artistic snowflake motifs. They are supplemented by fantasy patterns such as e.g. animal footprints, hearts or checks variations. - Peaked caps - Knit hair ribbons with plaids or ethnic patterns - Knit scarves with coarse divisions

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Womens wear cool, luxurious, minimal Functionality, ergonomics and simplicity characterize this theme, which provides clear structures to everyday things. It is based on luxurious fabrics and knitwear with simple shapes and tony layerings. Accents show an influence and affinity with the fifties and Scandinavian design, without falling into a nostalgic mood. Silhouettes mix wool in luxurious knits based on fine-gauge and ribbed optics for outdoor coats and jackets, slim lumber jackets, blazers, tailored trousers, simple skirts and dresses. Fabrics are also luxurious: reversibles in cashmere, mohair, crepe, fur and leather, complemented by shiny effects and graphic designs. The colour combination is luxurious and timeless. Camel, flannel, dark brown and navy, set off with a frosty gloss, tony or monochrome. Styles: Loose, belted coats, collar-less shapes, boxy double-breasted models. Slim collar-less lumber designs, soft short blazers, tailored trousers and Bermudas, cigaretteshapes, knee-length skirts, trouser skirts. Shift-dresses with cut lines and pocket details Colours: Classic camel, grey, dark brown, navy-bronze, ochre, blue-grey, crystal effects as accents. Fabrics: Luxurious wool cloth, doubleface, flannel, soft boucles, brushed mohair, crepes, wool types with a patina, soft tweeds, Chanel types, jacquards with matt, shiny and crystal effects, reliefs, washed silk, soft nappa leather, natural furs, glossy coatings, wool lace and embroideries with woven, leather or geometric effects. Designs: Graphic motives, geometrics, Art-Deco patterns, micro-designs, stripes, dgrads, pencil drawings, motives based on feathers, pearls and fur, graphic flowers.

Mens wear elegant, simple, familiar Functionality, ergonomics and reduction characterize this theme in which casual wear and urban wear are combined in clear structures and innovative styles. It plays with quiet and monochrome layerings in noble fabrics, with colour palettes that reflect a masculine attitude. The theme revolves around sophisticated and functional fabrics, artful tailoring and updated proportions with a soft finish. Regardless of the garment type whether trench-coats, cashmere coats or blazers everything is staged in a new way. Important elements are plain wool coats and jackets, wrap-around shapes, slim-line suit and trouser shapes, combined with fine-gauge knitwear and luxurious shirts. The fabrics are familiar and modernized, such as noble wool cloth, soft flannels, wool cloth in tony designs complemented with fine-gauge knits, hairy finishes and high-tech functionality. Styles: Smart trench-coats, retro suits and blazers with wide lapels and sporty trimming, shortened cuffed trousers, plain wool coats and jackets, both single and double-breasted, belted wrap-arounds, placed designs, quilted high-tech types in a materials mix, slim single or double-breasted suits, soft jakkets, long jackets, waistcoats in a materials mix, slim cuffed trousers, tony shirts and long shirts. Richer shirts with fuller collars. Colours: Familiar neutral shades in camel, flannel, taupe, wood, leather, charcoal, bluegrey, misty and ecru tones for accents. Fabrics: Luxurious wool cloth, doubleface, chins, flannels, soft tweeds and moulins, micro-designs, twill, corduroy, velvet, perfect shirting fabrics, diffuse fleece and felt types, soft high-tech types in matt, shiny, quilted and bonded optics, as well as soft leather types. Designs: A lot of single-colours in a tony materials mix, complemented by soft chalky stripes, herringbone, peacock-eye, miceteeth, window and micro checks.

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Yarns: Smooth, matt yarns in cotton, wool, functional mixtures, flannel-like mlanges, grainy crepes, compact yarns, stretch materials, matt/ shiny effects, non-colours in metallic versions, tony moulins, moulins and tweeds in non-colours with colourful accents, sportive wool/ cotton mixtures in vintage and denim optics. The most important yarn and structure combinations are: woollen and carded yarns, matt and glossy, flat and ribbed, single-coloured and mottled. Smooth yarns with a clear look, fine and mossy boucls, hairy and roughened alpaca and mohair mixtures are part of this themes yarn pool.

Womens wear The theme is based on a modernized classic version that comes across as cool, minimal and noble. It plays with luxurious knits in plain shapes, tony layerings and Scandinavian designs. Shapes: Knit components in fine-gauge or ribbed knitting, with fur collars. Perfect classics such as jewel-neck and turtle-neck styles, cardigans, V-neck styles, as well as materials mix. Patterns: Graphic motives, geometrics, Art Deco patterns, micro-designs, graphic flowers, stripes.

Mens wear Refined and subdued, this theme is based on perfection and timeless quality, combined in a modern presentation. What at first glance would seem a combination of classic designs is in reality a carefree remix of classic mens wear elements. Shapes: Noble, single-coloured fine-gauge knits, fine-gauge knitwear, mlanges, microdesigns with contrasting details in V-necks, turtle-necks, jewel-necks, cardigans and knit waistcoats Patterns: A lot of single-colours in a tony materials mix, complemented by soft stripes, fancy mlanges, intarsia, vintage-rhombuses, structure mixtures.

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Bags - Handle bags - Clutches are strewn with beads - Handbags with large square buckles and porthole fastenings - Delightful, roomy hunting bags to be slung over the shoulder or carried in the hand - Shoppers and messenger bags - Bags with saddler fastenings - Mobile, lean graphics experimenting with shapes and strap fastening to create urban style clutches Jewelry - Couture jewelry stemming from a blend of luxury, a contemporary allure, bold colours and geometrics

Belts & shoes - Pointed toes - Overknee-Boots in natures palette - Straps-cum-chains and belt-cumcorsets to set off high waist - Flat boots

Hats, caps, gloves, scarves - Cuffs with beads - Knit hair bands

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Womens wear personal, staged, eccentric Eccentric female personalities are behind these ideas for favourite pieces of a special type. Almost all shapes can be enhanced correspondingly by opulent jacquards or prints The theme plays with extravagance, staging and decoration in a free, personal display. The mix of materials and colours is presented in a theatrical, nostalgic or simple way, as a personal statement in daily life. Silhouettes are inspired by layerings, materials, colours and different influences. The important ones date from the forties and seventies or derive from jeans and sportswear, uniforms and ethno-ideas. They are present in wool coats and jackets, waistcoats, XL blazers, printed tops, drainpipe and boot-cut trousers with colourful knits, jeans wear in denim and velvet. Fabrics place contrasting accents: bright tweeds, velvet, wool cloth, jacquards and leather with a patina together with Baroque or flower motives, embroideries and shiny effects. Colour plays an important role: the idea is to apply a summer palette to winter, with a bright range of colours combined with neutral tones and mock-black. Styles: Jackets and coats with military details, worker-style with tape ideas, coats and jackets in bright wool, tweeds, checks, fur and wool waistcoats, XL blazers, velvet and check jackets, tailored, boot-cut and drainpipe trousers, tunics, long blouses, dresses, skirts with prints, pattern mixes and decorative trimmings based on costume ideas. Colours: Mock-black such as charcoal, brown, pine, wine, black, strong reds, coral, orange, ros, purple, Matisse-blue, egg-yolk yellow, green. Fabrics: Wool cloths, mohairs, tweeds, boucls, corduroy, velvet, brocade, shiny cotton, denim, baby corduroy, graphic moulins, silk satins, dvors, dgrads, jacquards, changeants, matelasss, metallics, leather and fur with a patina, coatings, colourful wool lace, embroideries with placed motives, tweed, knit and stone motives, 3D effects. Designs: Renaissance, Baroque, cashmere and tapestry patterns, bright stripes, wool checks, motives based on feathers, ribbons, trimmings, jewelry and stones, Baroque jacquards Versailles-style.

Mens wear independent, stylishly self-assured, individual The theme plays with character and staging in a free and individual presentation. The mix of materials and colours is sometimes theatrical, sometimes nostalgic or simple, as a personal statement in everyday life. Checks on checks are presented in a colourful variety, in combinations and as a patterns mix with stripes and prints. Slim wool coats, soft loose-fit coats, soft jackets with checks in velvet or tweed, zip and leather lumbers, pleated trousers in single-colours and checks, loosefit jeans, bright and patterned hoodies, print shirts and colourful knits. Layerings in fabrics mix contrasting materials and patterns: soft tweeds, oiled outdoor fabrics, leather with a patina, raw denim with striking checks, stripes, prints and patterned knits. Colour palettes play an important role, featuring accent colours combined with mock-black and neutrals. Styles: Soft wool coats and jackets, chekked jackets and sailor jackets, lumbers - either down-filled, in fabric or leather, waistcoats in a mixture of materials and patterns, wool and checked trousers, clean, slim and loosefit jeans, print shirts, pattern mix. Colours: Mock-black tones such as grey, brown, navy, mauve, black, colours in honey, Bordeaux, red, petrol, green and silver as accents. Fabrics: Soft wool cloths, tweeds, mlanges, velvet, chenille, corduroy with a patina, graphic moulins, moleskin, cotton stretch, coloured and clean denim, shirting fabrics with jacquards, satin stripes, prints, changeants, coated outdoor qualities with shiny finishings, soft nappa leather and leather with a patina. Designs: Wallpaper, Baroque and tapestry patterns, garden flowers, colourful shirting stripes, bright wool checks, tartans, English micro-checks, flannel checks, Prince of Wales, pied-de-poule, animal designs.

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Yarns: Fine yarns, wool types and mixtures with silk, viscose, semi-transparent fabrics, graphic moulins, velvety effects, changeants, metallic materials with a patina, print effects, multi-colour and fringe effects. Super-soft merino types, mixtures with cashmere, silk, matt crepes, changeants, dark shiny/ matt effects, compact stretch types, semi-transparency.

Womens wear The look is determined by a stylish self-assured mix, featuring contrasts and individual pieces. Colours, designs and decoration play a central role in this more or less eccentric mix. Shapes: Colourful knits with plaids and patchwork ideas. Crochet-look in dbardeurs/ tank-tops, turtlenecks, lumbers, cardigans, dresses, jackets and costume ideas. Patterns: Decoration remains important: metallic yarn effects, matt/ shiny contrasts, changing colourings, embroideries. Finishings and coatings provide glassy effects. Renaissance, Baroque, cashmere and tapestry patterns, colourful stripes and checks, motives based on feathers, ribbons, trimmings, jewelry and stones, Baroque jacquards Versailles-style. Mens wear Mens fashion is fun. A Bohemian mix in fresh, optically strong combinations shows character. Originality and fantasy reflect a multifarious personality.

Shapes: Knits with checks, stripes, colour blockings, placed geometrical motives, materials mix in hoodies, V-necks, polo-shirts, turtleneck types, sleeveless sweaters, waistcoats, coats and jackets in double-knitting. Patterns: Wallpaper, Baroque and tapestry patterns, garden flowers, colourful stripes, bright checks, tartans, English micro-checks, Prince of Wales, pied-depoule, animal designs.

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Bags - Leather or velvet bags in intoxicating shades - Clutches with an open-minded ethnical flavour - Bold or embellished bags with unconventional details - Lost and found luggage - A free and easy patchwork of hippie elements and a seventiesvintage fla vour is counterbalanced by design details, with soft shapes and materials recomposed into a definite, yet changing and dynamic structure - Bags with a shiny sheen - Oversize animal print bags and rucksacks

Belts, shoes & leg-wear - Ladykiller-Shoes - Two-tone ankle boots - Wellington boots with toe caps - Eccentric animal patterned ankle boots - Stiletto heel courts and sandals nonchalantly combined with thick wool - Two-tones Victorian boots - Perfectly unmatched laced pumps with bag uppers - Iridescent electric blue tights - Leggings and gaiters, taking decora tion way beyond two dimensions graphic limitations to include amazing surfaces based on reworked material and plasticity - Belts with a shiny sheen in unadultera ted colours Jewelry - Earrings and bracelets with an openminded ethnic flavour Hats, caps, gloves, scarves - Mannish Fedoras - Bags are focused on toes, embellished by huge romantic bows

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The Swiss Import Promotion Programme implemented by Osec.

SIPPO, the Swiss Import Promotion Programme, is a mandate of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, SECO, within the framework of its economic development cooperation. It is carried out by Osec, the official Swiss foreign trade promotion agency. The programme helps SMEs in developing and transition countries to gain access to the Swiss and European markets by providing information, training courses and other matchmaking services. SIPPO also assists importers from Switzerland and the European Union with finding suitable partners and high-quality products from selected developing and transition countries. The programme has five main goals: To inform the Swiss and European import economy about new market sources To strengthen trade institutions and business sector associations in the trade promotion process To increase the competitiveness of SMEs in selected partner countries To develop the manufacturing and exporting skills of SMEs in selected partner countries To establish qualified trade contacts between SMEs from emerging markets and markets in transition and the Swiss and European import economy

Our competencies. The focus.

SIPPOs activities focus on five main objectives: to increase the competitiveness of SMEs in selected partner countries to develop services, manufacturing and exporting skills to inform the Swiss and EU import economy on new marketsources to include trade and business support institutions and sector associations in the trade promotion process to increase qualified trade contacts between SMEs from emerging markets and the Swiss and EU import economy

Our services. Trade and market information.

In-depth information is available on individual branches. The aim of providing this information is to familiarise producers in emerging markets and markets in transition with European norms, standards, quality requirements, import and custom regulations and charges. Additionally, SIPPO provides market overviews in specific sectors or countries. Finally, the SIPPO newsletter provides information about the latest highlights and upcoming events.

Matchmaking services.
SIPPO identifies products (sourcing) with a potential in the Swiss and European markets. The import promotion programme supports the establishment of contacts between producers and importers by providing addresses and direct contacts and by organising selling & buying missions and the participation in international trade fairs or road shows. In particular, at the trade fairs within Europe the producers from the partner countries have the possibility to exhibit their products, to establish new contacts and to gain knowledge of their direct competition.

The programme.
SIPPO supports SMEs from selected countries (see below) in gaining access to the Swiss and European markets. The programme also helps Swiss and European importers to find new market sources and interesting products. SIPPO provides the importers with information on export offers, trade fairs and publications on a regular basis. SIPPO focuses on the supply chain offering tailor-made business services in the last mile according to the needs of exporters and importers in different sectors.

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Training.
SIPPO provides training for SMEs in the partner countries in different areas e.g. export marketing, trade promotion, design and quality management. This training familiarises the exporters with the prerequisites for a competent supplier. They become more sensitive to the demands of Swiss and European importers, their product adjustment and how to react in a creative way to new market trends. Training is carried out in collaboration with local BSO in order to ensure the sustainability and knowledge transfer of the programme.

The market entry.

Globalisation also means an increase in worldwide competition. The demands for a successful entry into the global market continue to grow. For manufacturers of semi-finished and finished goods from emerging markets and markets in transition, it is often a big challenge to gain access to the European market with their products. Within the framework of e-commerce, a computerised data-base enables: Exporters to publish their offers online. Through this B2B platform your export offers will appear in a worldwide platform. This allows you to bridge the gap between you and your buyer. Swiss importers and buyers to access a large number of exporters business profiles covering a wide range of products. An easy way to find new suppliers for your business.

Your market access. The sectors.

SIPPOs advisory services concentrate on promoting the import of products from the following sectors:
Food Fruits and vegetables Fish and seafood Natural ingredients Organic products Wine Non-Food Home textiles Garments Jewelry Toys Handicraft Home & garden furniture Technical products Tourism

Partners and network.

In our activities we collaborate with: Export promotion agencies and branch associations in the partner countries International Trade Centre (ITC) of UNCTAD in Geneva Federation of Swiss Importers and Wholesale-Traders (VSIG) Other European Import Promotion organisations Development cooperation programmes and NGOs in the selected countries

Software applications Sustainable Timber for technical and fair tourism application Plastic and rubber processing Metal processing, machine building, electro technical components

FASHION FORECAST autumn/winter 2011/2012

Publisher:

Osec Swiss Import Promotion Programme Osec 2010. All rights reserved.

Osec Swiss Import Promotion Programme Stampfenbachstrasse 85 P.O. Box 2407 CH-8021 Zurich Phone +41 44 365 51 51 Fax +41 44 365 52 02 sippo@osec.ch www.sippo.ch

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