LAMANBLU SPRING / SUMMER 2010 Trends
CASTAWAY ON ARUBA
Fashion Snoops Detail Orient-Ed All attention is on the details. Detail Orient-Ed. Blue grey and bluish-pink hues of definitive and chromatic give emphasis to embroidered trim and delicate finishes. Tonal blues resonate passionately amongst Thai silk and glistening organza. Lavish brocade invites thoughts of ethnic impressions. Details of focus. Detail Oriented. ‌Design Options
CASTAWAY ON ARUBA – IRISH LINEN COLORS
Delft Blue
Sun Bleached Blue
Sea Foam
CASTAWAY ON ARUBA
Irish Linen
Custom cotton watercolor seahorse print
Tone on Tone colors
Hemp Rope
Fagotting
Fresh Water Pearls
Natural Shell Buttons
- NOTES
Why linen? The finest 100% linen is one of the purest cloths there is. It is light and comfortable, and has a coolness and absorbency that make it ideal for sunny days. It is an ideal fabric for children's sensitive skins and especially good for those with skin conditions, such as allergies and eczema, because it has a natural pH balance. Linen is very environmentally friendly. It comes from flax and every part of the plant is used. The finest fibers are used to make linen fabrics and the by-products are used to make everything from oil to cattle feed to bank notes and fiber board. Waste is minimal and any chemicals used are always fully treated before disposal.
VIVA LA COULEUR
Fashionology More important than geology and biology. Fashionology. Magenta and hot pink shades of vogue and a la mode personify total perfection on glitzy satin with extravagant trim. Effervescent orange and golden yellow hues of modish chic and popular rage suggest rich flavor on a landscape of alluring moire. Bright blue gives added depth to floral appliques. A world immersed in fashion. Fashionology.
Design Options
VIVA LA COULEUR – COTTON SATEEN COLORS
Lemon
Flamingo
Turquoise
Lime
VIVA LA COULEUR - PRINTS
Italian cotton/lycra Yarn dye novelty stripe
Italian cotton voile
VIVA LA COULEUR - NOTES
Cotton/lycra sateen
Italian Cotton voile dressform print
Italian Cotton/lycra yarn dye stripe novelty print
Decorative stitching in contrast colors
Contrast color piping details
Sun Hat
Mother / Daughter dressing
Why Cotton? For all of it’s natural state as a fiber, cotton had become over the years a rather unfriendly to the environment crop. That’s changing. Over the past few decades, cotton growers have reduced their need for pesticides by 50%. They’ve cut back on their use of irrigated water by 45%. And they produce substantially higher yields on virtually the same acreage. Research has played a significant role in developing uses for the cotton plant, including its byproducts, thereby reducing and eliminating what had once been considered to be bio-waste. Need we mention how comfortable and breathable cotton is, particularly in the spring and summer heat?
ECO COUTURE Eco Couture Ecological, innate couture. Eco Couture Saturations of visceral and intuition are paired on gabardine and poplin, evoking a grounded sense of stability. Earthy, camouflage print gives an aptitude of sensibility to supple silk dupioni silhouettes. Hues of true nature draw attention to subtle finishes and accentuate trim. Existing naturally, overtly, and without pretense. Eco Couture.
Design Options
ECO-COUTURE COLORS
aqua
white
Jersey knit 92% bamboo / 8% spandex 10.5-11 oz
tangerine
Italian cotton/lycra Yarn dye novelty stripe
ECO COUTURE - NOTES
Bright bamboo knits: tangerine, aqua, white
Italian Yarn Dye stripe woven
White knit with verigated color embroidery
Matching color or contrast color embroidery
Free hand embroidery
Lettuce hems in matching or contrasting colors
Foldover elastic trim for comfort and ease of wear
Cloche with striped bow trim
Why bamboo? Bamboo is an eco-friendly, sustainable crop that grows wild without the aid of fertilizers or pesticides. Bamboo fabric is naturally antibacterial, antifungal and antistatic. Bamboo absorbs water 3-4 times better than cotton, keeping skin comfortable, rather than sticky, in summer weather. And, Bamboo stays 2-3 degrees cooler in hot weather & warmer in cold.
LAMANBLU DETAILS
The information contained in this document is intended to share future trends and the design process with our customers. This document will evolve over the course of the season to reflect market trends, customer feedback and the creative process.
To participate in the creative process, please contact LamanBlu at holli.gibson@lamanblu.com
LamanBlu is a Designer eco-conscious children’s wear line, available only through specialty retail boutiques, for girls sizes 2T-6x
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