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Wednesday 16 September 2009

What to expect from fabric and colour A/W 2009-10





  • Realistic
"Urban rationality and the search for the perfect look leave their stamp on a cool, rational
atmosphere. Quiet Neutrals reflect mineral structures. Diffuse metallic reflexes provide
a modern gloss. Fabrics are fine-threaded and compact. Doubles, sandwich weaves and ultra-thick
technics shape the silhouettes. Graphic patterns have a softer look and larger repeats. Silk and
Jersey provide a feminine contrast. Crystals, shimmering metal and varnish ornaments provide
spectacular deco effects"









  • Sensitive

"Nature inspires a rich, soft materiality. Like the precious fullness of furs, high-quality fabric
volumes create a cosy feel. Brightly warm nuances and dusty tones provide the basis for tone-in-tone
looks with strong surface contrasts. Pastel-like accents stand for femininity. Hairy overcoat qualities are
declined via light flannels to semi-transparent crêpes. A strong focus is put on melange optics and
colour shadings. Velvets sensitively translate soft pastels. Lace and dévorés stage seductive fancies."






  • Magical
"Mysterious forests are full of surprising creatures. The feathers of the birds, the markings of the
furs play with a palette of warm brown and vegetal green tones. Authentic materiality breathes an
expressive casual spirit. Organic cotton and eco- friendly qualities have a high priority. Full cottons
with structures and worker denim provide a contrast to milled and velour optics. Checks celebrate
a real comeback from tartans right through to Canadienne checks with an ombre effect. Prints
redefine animal motives in complex fashion."





  • Expressive

"In the age of networking, sampling cultures and artistic influences is simply child’s play. Folk, hippie
and arty worlds flow into each other. With multicoloured stimulation, the colour series lives from
powerful impulses. Unusual associations of cold/warm contrasts produce tension and new colour
sounds. Multicoloured tweeds and colourful checks provide coloured fabrics with a new rhythm.
Recycled yarns generate random effects. Folk and neo-hippie prints show their colours. Ultra-lightweight
technics and coloured denims stand for sportsmanship."