COLOUR TREND REPORT A/W 18/19
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR WHILE THE FIRST CHALLENGE OF PAIRING COLOURS CAN BE DIFFICULT, THE REAL CHALLENGE IS TRANSLATING THEM INTO YOUR WARDROBE THAT TIES IT ALL TOGETHER. AS FASHION STUDENTS, WE HAVE TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD AROUND US, AND HOW FASHION IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING. THE INSPIRATION COMES FROM PASTELS, NETURALS, DARKS AND BRIGHTS. MANY OF THESE STORIES AHEAD ARE INSPRIRED BY ARCHITECTURE AND INCORPORATE STRUCTURE AND FLUIDITY, WHILE STILL BEING FREE FLOWING. THE BRIGHT COLOURS PROVIDE A BREAK AND ADD LIGHTNESS TO THE LOOKS, WHILE STILL INCLUDING THE TYPICAL DARK PALETTE COLOURS EVERYONE IS FAMILAIR WITH EVERY FALL SEASON. EACH STORY HAS A DIFFERENT THEME, WHILE STILL TYING IN THE SAME ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS THROUGHOUT. EACH PALETTE HAS THE ABILITY TO BE EXPANDED AND EXPLORED TO EACH PERSONAL TASTE. THIS REPORT IS A GUIDE TO THE FASHION EXPLORER IN THE READER, AND TO GUIDE FASHIONISTAS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION TO WHAT’S NEXT. IT IS ALSO TO SHOW INSIGHT ON HOW ALL FOUR COLOUR STORIES CAN BE WORN FOR A/W 18/19 SEASON AND WHAT WE MIGHT SEE NEXT IN THE FUTURE.
ASHLEY HIMPEL EDITOR IN CHEIF
CONTENTS
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PRETTY IN PINK 1-8
NEUTRAL EFFECT 9-18 THE FUTURE IS NOW 19-28
PASSION FRUIT 29-37
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PRETTY IN PINK THESE CANDY LIKE PASTELS PROVIDE A BREAK FROM THE TYPICAL DARK COLORS FOR THE FALL AND WINTER SEASONS. THEY ARE SWEET AND COOL TONED, PROVIDING A BIT OF LIGHTNESS TO THE SEASON. THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS COLOUR PALETTE IS DRAWN FROM FASHION EDITORIALS AND NATURE, INCORPORATING HIGH FUNCTIONING PASTELS. THIS COLOUR STORY SHOWS THAT THIS PALETTE CAN BE CHIC A ND A LITTLE BIT OF RETRO.
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COLOUR BREAKDOWN
PASTEL PINK
BABY BLUE
EVER-GREEN
CLEMENTINE
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LAVENDER
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LEMON
different shades of pastel colors give a refreshing, tasteful pop of colour to the 18/19 season. these colours are girly and add warmth to the overall look.
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Pastel accessories are a fun splash of colour in the chillier months. Whether it’s a pastel pink clutch, or a pair of yellow trousers, these colours are add an element of lightness.
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UN-EARTHED NEUTRAL TONES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE FALL AND WINTER MONTHS AND BRING IN WARMTH TO MANY STAPLE PIECES. THIS COLOUR PALETTE DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM NATURE, STREET STYLE, AND OFF THE RUNWAYS, DEMONSTRATING ELEGANCE AND SOPHISTICATION. THE RANGE OF NEUTRAL AND MINIMALIST TONES ACCENTUATE THE SOFTENED STRUCTURE OF TAILORING, CALLING ATTENTION TO THE SHAPE OF THE PIECE. THESE HUES ARE NATURAL AND ALLURING WITH THESE NUDES, BLUSHES, AND SUBLTE GRAY’S.
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COLOUR BREAKDOWN
IN THE NUDE
ALMOND
CEMENT
TAUPE
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CARAMEL
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GRAY
THESE SILHOUETTES OFFER A STRUCTURE AND TAILORED LINES, WHILE ALLOWING MOVEMENT AND FLUIDITY TO THE BODY.
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THE FUTURE IS NOW THESE COLOURS ARE INSPRIED BY THE FUTURE OF FASHION. DESIGNERS ARE ALWAYS LOOKING AHEAD AND IMAGINING WHAT COMES NEXT FOR CLOTHING AND EMULATE THOSE TRENDS INTO THEIR COLLECTIONS. METALLICS, GOLD, AND EXTREME SILHOUETTES TAKE PART IN FUTURISM. DESIGNERS ARE MAKING BASIC COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP VARIOUS SILHOUETTES AND TURNING THEM INTO SOMETHING EXTREME. FUTURISTIC FASHION BRINGS IN CONCEPTS LIKE ARCHITECTURAL SHAPES, TEXTURED COLORS AND SKILLED PROPORTIONS THAT MAKE A BOLD STATEMENT. DARK, ECCENTRIC COLOURS ARE VERY AVANT-GARDE AND THESE TEXTURES GIVE AN INNOVATIVE FEEL TO THE OVERALL LOOK.
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COLOUR BREAKDOWN
CHERRY RED
RAIN FOREST
EGGPLANT
DEEP TEAL
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DARK BEAUTY
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SEA MOSS
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TEXTURE
THESE TEXTURES ARE METALLIC, DARK, JEWELED AND EXOTIC. FLASSY TOUCHES OF GOLD AND SILVER HARDWARE ADD ELEMENTS OF DRAMA AND ARE GEOMETRICAL.
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ALL THESE PIECES SHOW STRUCTURE AND ARE VERY FUTURISTIC AND FASHION FORWARD. THE METALLICS ARE INFLUENCIAL IN TEXTURE AND COLOUR FOR THE A/W SEASON. HARD METAL ACCESSORIES ALSO TAKE ON A VITAL ROLE IN BELTS, JEWLERY, AND DETAILING.
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passion fruit
PASSION FRUIT ASPIRES FROM BOLD, SATURATED COLOURS LIKE REDS, ORANGES, GREENS, AND BLUES. BRIGHT POPS OF COLOUR SUCH AS REDS, AND BLUES TRANSITION WELL TO THE FALL/WINTER SEASON. DESIGNERS WILL PLAY WITH THESE HUES IN THEIR COLLECTION EMULATING A SENSE OF EXUBERANCE. INSPIRED BY ARCHITECTURE AND CLEAN LINES, THESE SILHOUETTES PLAY WITH STRUCTURE, FLUIDITY AND TEXTURE.
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COLOUR BREAKDOWN
MOSSY
ORANGE
MAGENTA
LEMON TONIC
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ULTRAVIOLET
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RUBY RED
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SWATCHES OF BOLD BRIGHT COLOURS ON THE EYES, LIPS AND CHEEKS ARE A MAJOR STATEMENT AND ELECTRIFIES IT.
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ASHLEY HIMPEL ANTHONY MILLER FASH 419 CURRENT TRENDS AND FORECASTING