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FUR — Bigger, bolder, and wilder than ever
SWEATERS — Textured, Braided, Fuzzy, Furry, and Big
HEAVY DECORATION — Embellishment becomes a texture and quite an eye catching one! Nothing plain and flat for 2015.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS — from rugged outdoor influences of Scandinavia and the Nordic landscape, to mother nature’s chilling ice storms and crystallized snowflakes.
POETIC ROMANCE — Pale feminine colors mix with languid fabrics, pretty florals, sheer layers, always mixed with an unexpected twist of a chunky sweater, tough leather pants, decadent embellishment.
DARK ROMANCE — Full of enchantment and splendor, the dark intrigue of the mystic world continues using touches of gothic, historic, and elegantly wicked inspirations.
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Color ranges are free to be interpreted as you wish and as you best know your customer’s wishes! They’re totally understandable in the festive and deep winter months. The key is to combine them in your own proportions and to let color support your individual trend expression i.o. dictating it.
BLACK ON BLACK AND WHITE ON WHITE
A MOVE TO PRIMARY
RANGES OF PASTELS FROM PALE AND CHALKY TO RICH AND JUICY
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As with the other trend points for the season, we look to familiar patterns to use in our mixes and unique expressions of newness. They’ve all either been used before or are fall classics, but will be very recognizable by the customer. Just approach each with a new eye and sensibility!
Animals and Snake — Yes, we love animal spots again in all scales, mixes, and interpretations! Add to this menagerie the chic patterns of snake, boa, python, and alligator.
Giant Blockings — Bigger and more expressive than ever, this trend continues, challenging you to find new ways to create new looks and designs!
Plaids — What can be better than a plaid to make your own statement in color, layout, yarn choice. They can also be freeform and printed for even more diverse expression–your choice!
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These are the reference points–where to look and research for inspiration, textiles, color, pattern, and styling details. While they’re all familiar, they are not so literal. Instead, they are a fusion of ideas and all to the more sophisticated, dressed up, luxe side.
Urban Sport — A high energy trend, always bold and full of life. Sport details add a sharp edge to an item, while whole pieces are designed in new fabrics, new patterns, new proportions, and new reasons to buy!
Culture Collage — A crossroads of ethnic cultures, a mix of African, S. American, Russian, Turkish, etc. Use these references to create a chic, pulled together look, not so primitive this season.
Ample and Loose — This story is about comfort and ease, but also lends a certain swagger to a casual way of dressing. It screams simple but deluxe with a love of being swathed in wonderful fabrics.
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