Knitwear Forecast Raw Energy

8/11/2019 Knitwear Forecast Raw Energy

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D E S I G N S T R A T E G Y

ARTERIAL STITCH

Roughen knitting with loose yarnsand laddered stitches in rich redhues.

ENERGY LINES

Develop a strong graphic lookwith contrasts of red jersey andclear plastic yarns.

BURNING COLOR

Allow flames to flicker and lickknitwear, creating tonal andirregular color effects.

WET LOOK

Infuse smooth jersey with sfibers to create shiny, liquidfinishes.


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C O L O R

& M O O D

Interior life forces exude a mysterious power as the heart pumps independently, spreadinand oxygen throughout the body. This most basic pulsation represents the connection bethe human body and the Earth!s core. Dark zinfandel and spicy picante hues lighten towsoft mauves and elderberry. Tonal greys and dark seal brown temper a vibrant duo of rred and fiery orange.


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A R T E R I A LS T I T C H

The circulatory system will provide

ample inspiration for knitwear this

season. Loose threads and yarns in

haphazard drop-stitch patterns mimic

the venous system with an organic

linear quality.


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P U L M O N A R YV O L U M E

Richly textured knitwear takes cue from

the inner workings of the human body.

Thick pile and lofty volumes combine to

create dense patterns in a palette of

deep and vibrant red hues.


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O V E R W O R

V E S S E

Layers of textural variation

surface embellishments thisMultiple effects in overworke

will juxtapose while hand-st

embellishments take this loo

extremes.


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S W E E T

B L U S H

The ruddy pink texture of flushed cheeks

will inspire a more subtle and tonal color

story. Space-dyed yarns, miniature stripes

and soft jacquard patterns combine to

create fleshy and organic color effects.


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E N E R G YL I N E S

Bold stripes alternate with clear nylon to

create a fresh take on color contrasts.

Drop stitches in metallic yarns as done

by by E. Miroglio serve to further

highlight a strong linear effect. Jersey

stripes alternate with pointelle stitches to

create a clear-cut finish.


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C O L O R

N E G A T I V E

Graphic aesthetics will create a strikingly

modern effect for knitwear this season.

Large-scale geometric shapes and colorblocking will define the body in a new

mathematical style. Play with unusual

color combinations to create a modern

artistic style.


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B U R N I N

C O L O R

Knitwear will appear to go up

for F/W 12 with a rich range o

colors that ripple across surfaIrregular space-dyed patterns

surfaces look hand-painted o


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B L A C K

F R O S T

Scorched surface appearances will be

overworked with machine embroidery

and mottled color effects. Grey and

black jacquards will feature curving

drop stitches evoking a dark

elegance.


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W E TL O O K

The addition of silk fibers will

shiny jersey appear like liquidtape yarns add a further glos

dimension

to loose gauge knits.


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L A D D E R E D

Laddered stitches will add a loose linear

element to this raw trend. All shapes,

sizes, yarns and patterns can be mixed

and experimented with to achieve a

variety of textures and appearances.


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