Fashion Forecasting winter 2014-2015 Report

1. Fashion Forecasting
Autumn/Winter 2014 – 2015
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Class: DFD – IV
Subject: Fashion Illustration - III
Date: 9 October’14

2. Fashion Forecasting:
Fashion forecasting is a global career that focuses on upcoming trends. A fashion forecaster
predicts the colors, fabrics and styles that will be presented on the runway and in the stores for the
upcoming seasons. The concept applies to not one, but all levels of the fashion industry including haute
couture, ready-to-wear, mass market, and street wear. Trend forecasting is an overall process that
focuses on other industries such as automobiles, medicine, food and beverages, literature, and home
furnishings. Fashion forecasters are responsible for attracting consumers and helping retail businesses
and designers sell their brands. Today, fashion industry workers rely on the Internet to retrieve
information on new looks, hot colors, celebrity wardrobes, and designer collections.
Fashion Forecasting Autumn/Winter 2014 – 2015:
Next winter will be a poetic juxtaposition of the past and the future; classic forms and shapes from the
19th century, the 1930's and 1960's get in perfect balance with new technologies, advanced materials
and elegant experimentation. Silhouettes become comfortable with body-hugging pieces, ideal for the
contemporary busy way of life. The color palette starts from warm base colors to jewel tones and
sensual reds, while prints get inspired by nature or geometry.
Fashion Forecasting Trends:
Women's fashion trends continued
with references to the 60s and 70s,
with a clear message of
androgynous dressing and details
of vintage men’s sleepwear moved
in female sportswear.
It's not a shame to walk around
dressed like this! It is true that the
choice of a printed satin pajamas
as a casual outfit may seems like
you're wearing the first thing you
saw this morning, while you were
late, but actually you should realize
the luxury that emits such a dress
combined with leather bag and
sharp overcoat.

3. 1. 50’s Glam:
This is the primary trend we would like to present to you attention. Feminine shapes and unique
silhouettes are what compose the greatest part of these looks. Being more particular we can
mention the flare and ruffled skirts, classy and
classic suit jackets, and options with some
squared and oversized shoulders. Also, some
designers decided to spice up these looks even
more, adding some futuristic details to them, by
means of which they managed to modernize the
retro style. Some great examples of this type of
looks may be found in the fashion shows of Adam
Lippes, Calla, Cushnie ET Ochs, Monique Lhuillier,
and many others.
The complete set of a skirt, gloves and cinched
waist makes for the ultimate feminine
sensibilities for the autumn-winter 2014/2015
season. Swing jackets and red lips signify style
that's more akin to that of Grace Kelly at times
but Audrey Hepburn at others.
2. Sleep Walkers:
It's not a shame to walk around dressed like this! It is true that the choice of a printed satin
pajamas as a casual outfit may seems like you're wearing the first thing you saw this morning,
while you were late, but actually you should realize the luxury that emits such a dress combined
with leather bag and sharp overcoat.
Winter 14/15 is the
notion of pajama
influence. Marc
Jacobs first featured
the theme, which
was replicated on
the runways of
Missoni, Rochas and
Max Mara. Pajama
pants, tops and
robes are essential
pieces, set to fluid
satin and silk
Carmeuse.
Whimsical patterns
like ditsy floral add
to the boudoir
sentiment.

4. 3. Androgynous:
Slicked back hair matches pantsuits, roomy shrug-on overcoats and feminine footwear yet
androgynous tones in this season's dressing. The color range is classic black and white and
shades of blue and gray.
This is where elements of 1970s
punk collide with 1990s grunge.
Expect sleek leathers and destroyed
denim as key materials, joined by
moody plaids and floral in dark
hues. Trims add to the tough nature
of the Rocker theme with
embellishments such as studs,
zippers, and buckles. For the junior
market, the trend can go simple
with layers of plaids contrasted
against soft chiffon-like fabrics. Key
colors include metallics, gray,
purplish royal, blues, burgundy,
navy, black, and deep reds. Such as
Sheer maxi skirt, studded wrap skirt,
modified biker jacket, Parka, mixed
media pant, long duster, slim pants,
and leather sweater.
4. Cubist And Abstract Approach:
The typical Madonna's and Rosie O'Donnell's baseball hats stay, but bats and gloves are gone
and in their place appeared solid platform heels and long silhouetted proportions, nipped in at
the waist but mostly extended to
mid-thigh.
This is also a very interesting and
cool conglomeration of drives and
motives, primarily presenting as
the combination of minimalism and
futurism. So first of all it’s about
the monochrome arrangement of
looks, patterns like stripes and
lines, and the irreplaceable prints
creating some optical effects. For
the best exemplars have a nosey at
the shows from Rag & Bone, Tess
Giberson, and Rebecca Minkoff.

5. 5. Ethnic Inspiration:
The ethnic and folk (sometimes lovely fairy-tale like, as in the case of Dolce & Gabbana)
concentration can’t be left out of the basic thematic options for the fall/winter season. So here
it comes presented with brand-new and cool interpretations and innovative designs. They can
be grouped into two main channels, presented as the simple and clear lines, also having some
minimalism in terms of shades and patterns, and the bright and chic interpretations with boldly
picked accessories and patterns as well. Prints and fluffy motives are also in for the key designs.
So are the diversely picked and arranged appliqués and their combinations. And accordingly, the
ethnic prints and the geometric representations are included in the key options. The folk-inspired
tops, suede pants, oversized cardigans, winter shorts and big coats, fur coats and other
types of outerwear are all in for the basic shapes. So find the best options with the collections by
Nicole Miller, Rag & Bone, and Visvim. The collections of Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, and
BCBG may also be helpful in the discovery of this trend.
Fashion Forecasting Colors:
For fall / winter 2014-15 women's colors are divided
into families by tones, including soft, Bright, Neutral,
Jewel and Metallic. Jewel Tones become the most
influential by far, with highlights including several red
options from cranberry to crimson, along with honey
mustard and cooler shades of teal, orchid and cobalt.
Also influential are the Soft Tones, which rely
primarily upon pastel shades like dusty rose, while
neutrals like peachy nude are also present. The
Bright, which has been so popular in recent seasons,
is scaled back, while prerequisite pops of blood
orange compliment cobalt. A wide range of Neutrals
zero in on toffee as a favorite.

6. Fashion Forecasting Fabric And Material:
This winter will be marked by the omnipresence of stylish, cozy and warm fabrics. Fabrics used such as
Fur, big stitches knitwear, wool and wool effect, silk, lace, metal, leather and leatherette profusion of
outstanding fabrics for a chic and warm style.
Fashion Forecasting Prints:
Prints are the following striking details we pay loads of attention to
when speaking about the basic fashion trends of the season. They
are one of the most suitable ways of exercising the creativity and
the style of a designer, as well as for later becoming some personality
statements for the ladies that opt for them. Thus when speaking
about the fall/ winter 2014-2015 fashion trends, we really need to
tackle upon the theme of prints in order to have a full idea about the
basic inclinations that are peculiar for the
current season. So starting our discussion
of the hottest fall/ winter 2014-2015 print
trends, we may point out the following
options in our list!
Geometric Patterns, Color Blocking, Curvy
Lines, Checkered Patterns, Thin and
Subtitle Lines, Fauna prints, Ethnic Prints,
Animal Prints, Roses on Black Background,
Night Flowers, Landscape and Trees Prints (Macro), Cartoons and Fairytales (Popular Culture) Text
Prints, Abstract and Artistic Prints, Charming keys Prints.

7. Fashion Forecasting Silhouette:
Undoubtedly, the Androgynous silhouette will dominate for F/W 2014-15. Borrowed from the male
wardrobe, pantsuits in loose forms, mostly in neutral colors, are styled with mannish accessories and
slicked back hair. The classic 50's silhouette reminds us Dior's New Look and Audrey Hepburn's elegance
with full skirts and cinched waists. A silk pajama as outerwear is the season's fun point; we remember
this trend from last winter's catwalks of Louis Vinton and Marc Jacobs that became a big street hit. The
Sixties shift dresses become modern with
high necks, long sleeves and color-blocked.
The 80's power dressing makes a huge
come back; broad shoulders, carrot pants
and cinched waists are the key elements of
the trend, with metallic shades,
embellishments and optical prints. As for
Sportswear, a trend that keeps going really
strong for the last seasons, its long
silhouetted proportions will be styled with
baseball caps and platform shoes.
Fashion Forecasting Accessories:
Not many surprises here, compared to the F/W 2013-14 seasons. Flat ankle boots will still be a top
trend, since their comfortable shape and mannish character make them a big wardrobe must. The same
will happen with the over-the-knee boots that have already been a big commercial success. In terms of
high heels, the choices will vary
among strap Mary-James, lace-up
sandals and open-toe booties.
For bags, the Attach style will be the
star of the season, coming also from
the men wardrobe. Soft totes will still
be on top, due to their practicality as
everyday bags. For evening, you will
see a lot of embellished mini cross-body
bags and minaudieres.