Forecast Deliverables

Forecast Deliverables 

MoodBoard

ColorBoard

Research

 5 Silhouettes

One Direction and Influences

Details and Prints

Direction for Fashion Forecast for Spring / Summer 2014

Direction for Fashion Forecast for Spring / Summer 2014

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5 Key Directions for Fashion Forecast for Spring / Summer 2014

5 Key Directions for Fashion Forecast for Spring / Summer 2014 

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FINAL DIRECTION

Trend Companies

Trend Companies 

 Galleray: P.O.P in Progress

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Gold Wars

Galleray x Geoffrey Mac

Geoffrey Mac presents an unprecedented and highly experimental silicone and resin jewelry collection, mixing 3D printing with hand sculpting and casting. Inspiration for the line comes from the connect of dismantling guns, missiles and other weapons. A mix of 20's Art Deco and 80's Tech, it draws o science fiction films as well as the architecture in Fritz Lang's classic silent film Metropolis. Inspiration images are all about the glamorization of sci-fi and the gold female depiction of the famously male character of Darth Vader. 

[Iconography #7] Rags to Riches
Luke Haynes

This piece is constructed from reclaimed Textiles. I took Clothes and sheets discarded from the people of NY and created this quilt. The quilt is an image of both Kanye and JAy-z. I used an Image by Troy Gua for the design. The colors are White: Sheets Blue: Jeans Black: Dress Clothes It then reads like a rags to riches story. It has been quilted in metallic thread. The inspiration for Rags to Riches is non other than Kanye and Jay Z who are famously known for building wealth from their musical talents. 

 Cleverage
JKB Fletcher 

Cleverage, affectionately known as 'Superboobs' Is the corner stone painting of 'Dirty Faces'. Even though it was the third in the series to be painted it resembles the idea behind the works with such an impact it's often the first to mind when reflecting on the 'Dirty Faces' collection. The work was created for a solo show at FortyFive Downstairs in 2011, entitled 'Angels with Dirty Faces. Superheros are the heart of the American culture they are the sentuality of our minds and imaginations. Placing the Superman sign on the most sensual part of the woman's body just enforces that. The inspiration photos are sensuality and the strength and passion behind the female figure and Superman himself. 

Materials Forecast

Materials Forecast

The Thought Process

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Abstraction and Form

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Young People

Young People

Emerging musicians or bands:

1. Macklemore

Mixing oldschool with fresh rap sounds. Encouraging thrifting and eclectic style to hip hop enthusiasts. 

2. Miguel 

Mixing old school and funky cool sounds with soulful R&B. Miguel's style is sleek, futuristic and put together head to toe.

3. Grimes

Electric avant-garde is slowly picking up. Grimes fashion sense is daring, out there and unique. 

4. AlunaGeorge

Dubstep, soulful sounds and pop mix makes up AlunaGeorge. Her style is fresh, laid back and minimal.

5. Solange

Pop, electric, and soul makes Solange's music truly unique. Her fashion sense brings mixed prints, bohemian cool and down town chic to a new level. 

Emerging artists, creators or innovators:

1. Leanie Van Der Vyver

Leanie Van Der Vyver's perspective on fashion is a unique one. Her creations push us to being thinking and start conversations about our society and where we are going. 

2. Brandon Stanton (Humans of New York)

HONY's amazing ability to capture the everyday lives of New Yorkers captivates, inspires and makes NYC seem so much smaller because we see ourselves that much better through Brandon Stanton's amazing photography and documentation. 

3. Brian Donnelly (KAWS)

Brian Donnelly's reinterpretation of American cartoons such as Mickey Mouse, The Simpsons and Spongebob is a fresh new take on Pop Art era. His bold and colorful creations are a playful take on popular culture. 

4. Evan Gruzis

Even Gruzis is a contemporary artist that creates a blend of flat and graphic quality with the watercolor and ink-on-paper mediums. His creations are bold, satiric and have a very designed aesthetic. 

5. Ruby Sky Stiler

Ruby Sky Stiler creates most of her work in carved wood, foam core, marble and ceramic collaged together to create her art work. Her cubist sensibility is reinterpreted in her classic shapes with a new combined medium that makes her work unique. 

The Process

The Process

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My inspiration...

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Trend: Today’s Youth

Trend: Today’s Youth

Who are we are and where we want to go. With digital technology, the world is at our fingertips. We want to be entrepreneurs and social experts. We are all photographers, writers and bloggers. More and more of us are learning about each other across the globe and want to travel, eat exotic foods and learn from each other’s cultures. Some of us are even mixing interracially with each other. We are mixing old ideas with new ones and are more conscious of each other and our planet.We document our observations and we aren't afraid to express ourselves. There is a lack of animosity that existed in our youth of the past. But we are still fighting for change and improvements in our world. Not all of us are on board with this yet but as our world keeps changing we will soon be on the same page. 

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Color Pallet

Trend: Conform and Rebel; Push and Pull

Conform and Rebel; Push and Pull 

Just like black and white, todays trends and social practices are opposing one another, but in a cool way! We want to be classy but yet we're rebelling hence the sans pants, rappers in suits, and mixing lady like pieces along with edgy accessories. It's an awesome thing thats happening and its brining along with it some really cool trends Rihanna was spotted wearing classic strap sandals with baggy sweats with edgy accessories. And international celebrities like Kwon Ji Young (South Korea) are instagraming his signature wacky mix of edge and classics of Balenciaga, Boy London and Chanel. Youthful songs filled with lyrics like "Tonight we are young", "Live while we are young", "You only live once", whether a positive message or not is greatly effecting the attitudes towards life and how young adults choose to express their style. Todays youth are reinventing what it means to be a la mode and that there is a time to be classy, a time to rebel and a time to marry the two! 

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Prada Trend Spring 2013

Prada Trend Spring 2013

This Spring, Prada showcased a burst of Japanese inspired collection that is inevitably going to bring back origami and Kimono inspired silhouettes and bold red accents. Silk dresses and skirts with cross over panels graced Prada's runway this Spring. Already in stores like Zara Asian inspired designs are becoming a big hit. Another trend, flat-form shoes, inspired by the traditional wooden sandals, are already beginning to fill up the shelves. The blacks soft pinks and greens with a touch of red are a great  alternative to the typical pastel color pallet of Springtime. And with Japanese cherry blossom inspired details this Spring is going to be bursting with oriental ambiance. 

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Silhouettes

Details

The 5 Innovators

The 5 Innovators

The hustle and bustle and fast pace of New York City is a breeze for these five. Thier Innovative work wear according to each of their occupations show that you don't have to be stuck in the same old boring black suite. You can wear a striped trench, leather bomber jacket, sleek camel coat, wool cape or even faux fur vest when appropriate. Pair your outer wear with cool accessories and shoes and your nine to six job will be a breeze. 

3 New York City Trends

3 New York City Trends

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Pop of Color

Try a bright color jacket instead of your boring black to stand out (in a good way)!

A beautiful chunky scarf can bring life and dimension to a otherwise monogrammatic outfit. 

Try two pops of color, in your scarf and bag to a casual outfit for some fun color play.

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College Sport Cool

Pair your varsity jacket with a beanie hat and cool sneakers for an effortless look. 

Layer your sporty jacket with a hoodie and your favorite sneakers for a more casual look.

Or layer your hoodie with a cool leather jacket and jeans for some edge. 

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Jewel Tone Wool Coat

A wine red wool coat with asymmetrical buttons can give you an artsy chic vibe.

A beautiful everest green and neutral accessories are a must.

Blue Jeans with white sneakers makes a royal blue coat the ultimate casual weekend look.

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5 New York City Trends

5 New York City Trends

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Sporty Chic

Mixed with classic pieces sporty can look effortless.

Sticking to elementary Primary colors can make a sporty look pop.

Wedge Sneakers are the perfect blend of sport and girly looks. 

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Black and Bold

All black with a pop of a white color can make an outfit look chic and polished.

Long black layers with hints of texture will give a dark outfit some dimension.

Black and white is the ultimate classic along with the perfect accessories. 

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Textured Layered Madness

Mixing colors and texture with a sheep skin vest will give an outfit the right amount of city bohemian chic. Try leather accessories and a pop of color to a neutral outfit along with a furry vest to give it some city style. A fuzzy coat stands out with an all white outfit grounded by black tote and shoes. 

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Structureless Wool Coat

A monochromatic structureless coat and big sunglasses gives off that cool seventies vibe.

Give a structureless coat a little support by cinching in your natural waist. Its guaranteed to flatter.

Use a structureless coat as a fashionable shawl with a minimalist outfit for a ladylike look.

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Rocker Chick

 Throw a metallic leather bomber over any outfit for a rocker chic look.

For the perfect girly vs edgy look try a leather coat and edgy boots with a flowy feminine frock.

Channel your inner rocker with an edgy motorcycle jacket over your favorite graphic sweater. 

Mood Board

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Interests 

Vogue Magazine

Asian Food

Marilyn Monroe

Historical Fashion

Vera Wang

Batman/ Superheros

Art (Rothko)

Audrey Hepburn

Museums (Met)

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