INITIAL TREND FORECAST TRIAL 3

TREND FORECAST INITIAL F/W 2009

TRIAL 3

Mainly warm colors are used, making this collection more lively and eye-catching.

Analogous color scheme is used.

This collection is very girlish due to the feminine colors used.

Different shades of red are romantic and sensual color to shows the enthusiastic and sexy image.

INITIAL TREND FORECAST TRIAL 2

TREND FORECAST INITIAL F/W 2009

TRIAL 2

Analogous color scheme is used in this set of outfits.

Sky blue and different shades of green are used as they are colors close to our mother nature, achieving principle of familiarity.

Both blue and green can give comfortable and peaceful feeling.

INITIAL TREND FORECAST TRIAL 1

TREND FORECAST INITIAL F/W 2009

TRIAL 1




A lot of complimentary colors are used in this collection, add variety to the design.
e.g. purple + yellowish orange, red + green
Colors chosen are of vey dull color, matching with the feeling the winter.

2009 F/W COLOR FORCAST

REFERNCES for trend forecast

The Color Trends for Autumn/Winter 2009 Season

--Seizing on color as a power source to jolt colorful tensions.
--Maintaining equal pressure on liveliness and neutrality and encouraging luminosity.
--Heightening intensity, and circulating energy in a positive, rippling or alternating current.

INITIAL - THEME DEVEOPMENT

After all, i found that my note about scents matches very much with Initial's brand philosophy and i decided to use
SMELL NATURE, HEAR SILENCE
to be my theme for Initial F/W 2009.

More research

Lavender

Daisy

Grass

Wood

These photos give me great inspirations on the color use of my new collection.

Color of Lavender, Daisy, Wood, Grass will beome my seasonal theme colors for F/W of Initial.

MY INSPIRATIONS for INITIAL F/W 2009

Yesterday night,

when i was having a relaxing night walk with my friend in Whampoa Garden, suddenly somethings came into my mind.


And i wrote a random note here...



SMELL NATURE, HEAR SILENCE


Everything has scents.
Food have scents,
flowers have scents,
wood have scents,
cigarettes have scents,
chemicals have scents,
perfumes, for sure, have scents,
your own body has scent,
your boyfriend/girlfriend also has his/her particular scents,
even memories have scent.

All of this i have to say that scent is wickedly powerful in its ability to evoke memory and emotion.

Have you ever thought of the scents of nature?
Do you smell nature in the air?

Imagine ...

This is the place where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside,
the fresh water from the mountains
and the sweet sounds of bird song
Here the air is pure
and the smells and sounds of nature relax both body and mind
enjoy the smells of cut grass and summer flowers,
the caress of a gentle breeze.
Here your deep sleep can go on undisturbed until late morning,
in a welcoming and comfortable environment.

Smell of Lavenders,
Smell of Daisy,
Smell of cut grass,
Smell of old wood.
They are different from the artificial perfumes and fragrances.
The soothing effects of scents reduce heart rates, raise body temperatures, and relax us.

Allow tension of nerve to release, close your eyes and take a deep breath and you will discover the new found energy that the nature brings.

emily

22 November 2009

GRADUAL CHANGE COLOR

GRADUAL CHANGE COLOR

The gradual change color trend was introduced by PRADA in the very beginning.
Gradually changing between different types of colors show interesting effects on garments.

Spring 2004 Ready-to-Wear

Changing colors between monochromatic colors.

Very natural, elegant and mature feeling.

Fall 2004 Ready-to-Wear

Changing colors between high chroma analogic colors.

Very sharp and eye-catching effect.

Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear

Changing colors between shiny Complimentary colors.

Giving feeling of futurism, playful.

The texture of the cloth can affect the intensity of the colours, shine of the fabric increases the intensity.

Fashion trends are not limited to just the clothing silhouette, but also include the fabric design and colours. The method of applying the design to the cloth might limit the number of colours that can be used. In this case, Gradual Color Change can add more possibilities to the designs.

PS* i think gradual color change looks especially nice on natural colors.