Fashion Studio Magazine: TRENDS

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

TRENDS

By Eva Fydrych

Exposing the 2015 trends

Photo courtesy of Patternbank

Fashion Studio Magazine brings you the latest trend reports for Spring/Summer 2015. From WGSN to Fashion Snoops, Pantone and Patternbank - get familiar with the most important fashion trends ahead of time.

“Trends have always existed and impacted peoples decisions on what they buy and what they wear,” says Stylesight Trend Specialist, Lyndall Wallis. “Influencers can come from various factors, whether it’s a look seen on the catwalk, social or economical drivers, the convenience of online shopping, these are all factors that we analyse and report on at Stylesight.”

From many different trend reports, we decided to choose our Top 4 influences: Travel Tales, Freedom / African Prints, Going Native and Tropical Fever. Next summer should be vibrant, exotic and far from ordinary!

1. Searching for New Paths

Courtesy of Pantone (Click to enlarge)

Travelling around the world, searching for new paths, modern interpretation of folklore and tradition, reconnection with nature - that's the essence of Spring/Summer 2015.

Recommended travel destinations: Havana (Cuba), Koh Samui (Thailand), Tangier (Morocco), Cape Town (South Africa), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Barcelona (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Paris (France), New York (US).

Tangier, Morocco (Photos by Eva Fydrych / Fashion Studio Magazine)

Courtesy of Pantone

Roberto Cavalli SS 2015 (Photo courtesy of vogue.co.uk)

Tia Cibani SS 2015, MBFW New York (Photo by Getty Images)

Valentino SS 2015 (Photo courtesy of vogue.com)

2. Expanding Your Horizons

Courtesy of Sara Johnson

FREEDOM - African inspirations, bold prints and vibrant graphics. Zebra print is back!

Courtesy of Sara Johnson

Photo courtesy of Trend Council

Barbara Rihl Paris (Photo by Eva Fydrych / Fashion Studio Magazine)

Courtesy of Sara Johnson

Laurence Airline, MB Fashion Week Africa 2014 (Photo by Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Marianne Fassler, MB Fashion Week Africa 2014 (Photo by Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Pichulik x Kat van Duinen, MBFW Cape Town (Photo by Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Gottex, MBFW Swim (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

Custo Barcelona, MBFW New York (Photo by Getty Images)

Tiagbe of Kososhi’s, Africa Fashion Week New York (Photo courtesy of myspice.tv)

3. Going Native

Photo courtesy of WGSN

GOING NATIVE - A melting pot of ethnic influences... Retro colours and graphic stripes.

Fendi Spring/Summer 2015 (Photo courtesy of fernetsfashionfrenzy)

Etro SS 2015 (Photo courtesy of thefashionspot.com)

Maxhosa by Laduma, MB Fashion Week Africa 2014 (Photo by Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

4. In the Tropics

Photos courtesy of Design Options

TROPICAL TREND - Everything inspired by the jungle; bright colours and natural prints.

"Milan designers from Etro to Aquiliano. Rimondi and MSGM take on the tropics with a burst of bold colours and prints. Highlighted patterns center around florals via palms, dark paradise and tropical explosion motifs. Materials dress up the look from silk satin to printed chiffon, while key items like matched sets also celebrate prints. Details include halter necks and slits in terms of silhouette, with more elaborate expressions featuring beading or 3D embellishment."

Source: WeConnectFashion

Intisaar, MB Fashion Week Africa 2014 (Photo by Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Coco Seed, Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2014 (Photo by Simon Deiner / SDR Photo)

Mara Hoffman Swim (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

Custo Barcelona, MBFW New York (Photo by Getty Images)

Edith & Ella by Line Markvardsen, Copenhagen Fashion Week (Photo courtesy of CFW)

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - NOVEMBER 4: A model showcases design by Bizarre for Lasalle College Jakarta fashion show during Jakarta Fashion Week 2015 at Senayan City on November 4, 2014 in Jakarta. (Photo by Dachri Megantara/Feminagroup)