FALL | WINTER 24/25
BUYER’S GUIDE Womens Advanced Contemporary
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This Guide Our exclusive FW 24/25 Women’s Advanced Contemporary Buyer’s Guide further illustrates the Design Aesthetics presented in the Women’s Trends Digital Discovery Session. This Buyer’s Guide provides a comprehensive and actionable view into the key concepts, products, items and must-haves for advanced contemporary womenswear buyers' consideration this season. This informed inspiration comes complete with building blocks for the season, brand alignment from the event, and a Buyer’s Checklist to reference at our events. Additional brands showcasing at our upcoming H1 events will be added to the guide on an ongoing basis.
SLOW UTILITY TRADITION PARODY CLASSICALLY ADORNED
SEASONAL MAP
FRAGILITY
SENTIMENTAL
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Slow Utility
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Tradition Parody
SENTIMENTAL
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Classically Adorned
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY
SUMMARY
Key Concept
SLOW UTILITY SUMMARY: Minimal utilitarian design speaks to Quiet Luxury through relaxed shapes, intentional layers and practical details that transcend seasons.
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PRODUCT MIX: Staple items that achieve the Quiet Luxury message include a full range of classic coats, shirts, knits, sweaters and pants. STYLING NOTES: There is no wrong way to layer Slow Utility. Neutral color items are meant to be interchangeable depending on climate.
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ASSORTMENT STRATEGY: Allow outerwear and bottom assortments to highlight utilitarian details like pockets and belts. Kick off the Fall season with knitwear and gradually integrate heavier sweaters and outerwear for Winter.
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY
DESIGN ELEMENTS
Key Concept
SLOW UTILITY
K-Way
QUILTED SEPARATES
Holzweiler
APRES SKI KNITWEAR
Tods
UTILITY BELT BAG
Burberry Lanvin
KNIT BALACLAVA
Holzweiler Lanvin
PERFORMANCE SKIRT
Jil Sander
COMMUTER CAPE
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY
SUMMARY
Key Concept
TRADITION PARODY SUMMARY: Classic silhouettes are reclaimed and repositioned as new, timeless pieces. With a nod to tailoring and equestrian roots, Tradition Parody offers a contemporary take on heritage.
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PRODUCT MIX: Materials like winter tweeds, wool blends and rich leathers are heavily utilized on blazers and coats, while denim adds a more laid-back slant. STYLING NOTES: Leverage coats and structured blazers to add sophistication to relaxed, casual bottoms.
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ASSORTMENT STRATEGY: Emphasize patterns like plaid or luxe winter materials to act as the gel to capture this Key Concept, and then fill in with sweaters and denim.
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY
DESIGN ELEMENTS
Key Concept
TRADITION PARODY
Cividini Stella McCartney
SATIRICAL PROPORTIONS
Hellessy
REWORKED SHIRTING
Miu Miu
SECRETARY CARDIGAN
Namesake Loewe
LAYERED AVIATOR
Brandon Isabel Maxwell Marant
PIECED DENIM
Gucci
SHEER SLIP SKIRT
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY
SUMMARY
Key Concept
CLASSICALLY ADORNED SUMMARY: Gilded surfaces and decorative elements are explored within Classically Adorned. Decadent fabrics make every piece special and well-positioned for the holiday season.
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PRODUCT MIX: An assemblage of jacquards, rich velvets and winter florals gives way to special pieces, from bustier tops to overcoats and special occasion dresses. STYLING NOTES: Allow the novelty to shine with one statement apparel item, whether that means a jacquard blazer or velvet dress. Accessorize with sculptural gold jewelry or belts.
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ASSORTMENT STRATEGY: This Key Concept welcomes a regal look, so it's important to highlight ornamental materials, embellishments and gilded accents especially as a part of holiday assortments.
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY
DESIGN ELEMENTS
Key Concept
CLASSICALLY ADORNED
Dries Dries Van Van Noten Noten
JACQUARD PATCHWORKS
Dries Dries Van Van Noten Noten
VINTAGE SLIPS & NOVELTY LACE
Zimmermann Saint Laurent
FILIGREE PUMP
Shiatzy Chen
GILDED POUCH
Tanner Fletcher
CORSET LAYERING
Zimmermann
VELVET DRESS
Fall / Winter 24/25
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY SEASONAL CHECKLIST
SLOW UTILITY
TRADITION PARODY
CLASSICALLY ADORNED
❏ Apres Ski Knitwear
❏ Reworked Shirting
❏ Novelty Lace
❏ Quilted Separates
❏ Satirical Proportions
❏ Jacquard Patchworks
❏ Knit Balaclava
❏ Secretary Cardigan
❏ Filigree Pumps
❏ Utility Belt Bag
❏ Layered Aviators
❏ Gilded Pouch
❏ Performance Skirt
❏ Pieced Denim
❏ Corset Layering
❏ Commuter Cape
❏ Sheer Slip Skirt
❏ Velvet Dress
Fall / Winter 24/25
JANUARY - JUNE 2024 EVENT BRAND LIST
SLOW UTILITY Acaria Studio RTW COTERIE NYC
AMAZUIN RTW
COTERIE NYC
ANDREA YA’AQOV RTW COTERIE NYC
By Malina RTW
COTERIE NYC
MERCER Amsterdam RTW
COTERIE NYC
Stutterheim RTW COTERIE NYC
TRADITION PARODY AG Denim
COTERIE NYC
Asantii RTW
COTERIE NYC
Busayo RTW
Jiamini Kenya Jewelry
COTERIE NYC
Amanda Uprichard RTW
COTERIE NYC
NEEDBY Denim
Black Halo RTW
LAMARQUE RTW
Mabel Brempong RTW
COTERIE NYC
COTERIE NYC
Olistic RTW
Bouknit RTW
Pretty Ballerinas Footwear
COTERIE NYC
Hudson Jeans Denim
WANGDA RTW
COTERIE NYC
COTERIE NYC
Joe’s Jeans Denim
Y-Y RTW
JUSTMINE RTW
COTERIE NYC
COTERIE NYC
COTERIE NYC
COTERIE NYC
COTERIE NYC
CLASSICALLY ADORNED
COTERIE NYC
COTERIE NYC
Chie Mihara RTW COTERIE NYC
Christie Brown RTW COTERIE NYC
Edward Achour Paris RTW COTERIE NYC
COTERIE NYC
Simon Miller RTW COTERIE NYC
SUSMIE’S Collection Accessories
COTERIE NYC
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