AT M OS PH E R I C FALL / WINTER 2016-2017
ASHLEE SCOTT TREND FORECASTING FASH 419 / SPRING 2015 PROFESSOR MCDONNELL 2
CONTENTS P U R P O S E 4
M O O D 5
C O L O R 7 SILHOUETTE 29
TEXTILES 43
LIFESTYLE 53
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PURPOSE Centered around an atmospheric mindset, this trend forecasting book provides inspiration and ideas for the upcoming fall / winter 2016-2017 season. Highlighting color stories, silhouettes, textiles, and lifestyle elements, the purpose of this book is to predict key trends in fashion and design.
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MOOD
ETHEREAL TRANSIENT ENVIRONMENTAL SWEEPING EMOTIONAL UNPREDICTABLE
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C OL OR
ROLOC
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MIST With an awakening morning, early lights and misty dew create a soft and ethereal scene. Delicate pastels accent the environment, giving a sense of rebirth and growth.
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MIST
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PASTELS
OPTICAL LIGHT
AFTERGLOW PINK
RISING SUN
SKY BLUE
SHOOTING STAR 13
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HAZE Cloudy fog and smoke envelop the atmosphere with a dense and impenetrable veil. Swirling neutrals obstruct the vision creating an obscure landscape disoriented by the encompassing vapor.
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HAZE
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NEUTRALS
WISPING FOG
CRESCENT MOON
SMOKEY TAUPE
STORMY GREY
NIGHT SHADOWS 17
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DUSK With night approaching, various shades of gray illuminate the sky with the feel of a threatening storm sweeping in. Muted colors dominate the scene, giving a sense of moodiness and unrest.
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DUSK
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MID-TONES
PINK VAPOR
INTERPLANETARY DUST
ZODIACAL LIGHT
STRATOSPHERE BLUE
TWILIGHT
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GOL D E N H OUR Bathed in a warm and glowing light, deep and rich colors cast shadows onto the landscape. Dark reds, blues, and greens are highlighted by warm golden hues reflecting the time before the sun sets.
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GOLDEN HOUR
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DARKS
SUNBEAM
LOOMING CLOUD
MIDNIGHT BLUE
AIRGLOW
SMOLDERING RED 25
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S U NS E T Vivid and intense colors are drawn from powerful scenery found in nature. Blazing skies, glowing sunlight, and erupting volcanoes serve as inspiration for a bright color palette.
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SUNSET
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BRIGHTS
FLAMING METEOR
SUNBURST
SURGING PINK
COSMIC PURPLE
LUNAR DUST 29
S I L H OU E T T E
ETTEUOHLIS
WOMENSWEAR
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THE HIGH NECK TUNIC Conveying a sense of ease and comfort, the high neck tunic features a layered and cocooning neckline, dropped shoulders, and an extended length. With its oversized shape and flared sleeves, this tunic has a heritage feel often detailed by contrasting patches and worn texture.
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WOMENSWEAR
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THE OVERSIZED COAT Long lengths and roomy sleeves define the oversized coat, incorporating menswear details with a slouchy silhouette. The shape almost fuses the coat and cardigan into one with its relaxed and unstructured design. Dense wools and textured surfaces give it an organic and natural feel.
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WOMENSWEAR
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SOFT SEPARATES Soft separates combine matching pieces to create an easy and comfortable look. Crew neck sweaters tend to be paired with calf-length skirts and incorporate ribbed paneling. These skirts also feature front vents and soft waistbands that can be rolled up or down. Soft separates are subdued in color, favoring earthy neutrals and pastels.
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WOMENSWEAR
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THE DUVET COAT Voluminous in shape, the duvet coat incorporates soft quilted fabrics to create a padded surface. Often with a high neck, the duvet coat protects against the winter elements in addition to providing warmth. The use of zippers and pockets provide practical functions while also giving a sporty look.
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WOMENSWEAR
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THE SLOUCHY TROUSER With a wide flare and extra-long silhouette, the slouchy trouser blends together streamline tailoring with a relaxed ease. Featuring a high waistband and side closure, these trousers take inspiration from both classic menswear and casual loungewear often utilizing soft wools.
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WOMENSWEAR
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THE KNIT COLUMN DRESS With a slim fit and narrow sleeves, the knit column dress features ribbed panels and intricate knit designs. Variations in construction make the silhouette interesting, whether through funneled necklines, layered tabard shapes, or extreme lengths. Both solids and colored prints and patterns work well with this silhouette.
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T E XTI L E S
SELITXET
TEXTILES Bold and chunky knits are recreated with raw finishes and intricate details. Enveloping volume and multiple layers provide a cozy cocoon effect, protecting against the harsh elements of the environment.
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TEXTURED KNITS
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TEXTILES Fine gauzes and chiffons deconstructed into interesting layers and shapes offer a contrast to the heavy solid textiles used in a traditional fall / winter collection. The organic flow of the sheers paired with more angular and geometric tailoring also provides an interesting variation.
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DECONSTRUCTED SHEERS
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TEXTILES Raw texture reflects the organic and pure state of nature. Whether incorporating unprocessed fibers from wool or recreating textures inspired by the natural world, this style of textile has a sense of being wild and untamable, as well as providing layers of warmth and protection.
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RAW TEXTURE
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TEXTILES Drawing inspiration from nature, environmental prints feature unique viewpoints and textures from the natural world in an often abstracted form. Aerial photographs, icy textures, and volcanic rivers provide the basis for prints, with colors often being moody and dark.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PRINTS
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LIFESTYLE
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ACCESSORIES
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THE SOFT CLUTCH Mimicking a blanket-like silhouette, the soft clutch features multiple layers often folded over one another. Expanded in size, this bag works for day with its roomier space. Taking a minimalist approach in design, the soft clutch is simple but reinvented with the use of raw edged leathers and soft coated fabrics.
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ACCESSORIES
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THE REFINED HYBRID The refined hybrid is simplistic in form, with an often utilitarian base. The shapes are somewhat exaggerated, but retain a sense of grace and elegance. Textured and decorated surfaces add to the design, which tends to take a soft geometric form, giving a modern and luxurious feel.
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BEAUTY
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FROST BITTEN Icy whites, blues, and pinks are used to create this frosty effect. Paired with a bare and simple face, luminescent pastel eyes reflect a snowy vortex. Airy and light, frostbitten is delicate and frigid casting a wintery glow.
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BEAUTY
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HAZEY SMOKE Transforming the traditional smokey eye, hazy smoke coveys a sense of mystery with its unique blend of graphic lines and messy strokes. The effect mimics a stormy night with various layers of deep blacks and browns, creating dark shadows upon the eyes.
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INTERIORS
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AESTHETIC The atmospheric aesthetic is the convergence of opposites into one singular design. Combining strong geometrics with soft organics, this style gives a sense of quiet serenity. Inspiration is rooted in both the delicacy of nature and the imposing structure of man, reflecting a sort of eclectic minimalism.
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INTERIORS
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ELEMENTS Taking inspiration from Scandinavian design, atmospheric interiors blend cold industrialism with cozy rustics. Minimalist structures are paired with eclectic details, and opposing materials merge together, featuring raw natural woods and sleek manmade steel into one.
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