Knitwear Forecast Sensing Matter

8/11/2019 Knitwear Forecast Sensing Matter

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

MEMBRANAL STRETCH

Replicate epidermal qualities withlightweight, semi-sheer jerseys.

PADDED SHEATH

Create dimensional volume withpadded and filled knitwear.

ANCIENT STONE

Be inspired by dry textures to createirregular, tactile surface effects.

SAND PRINTS

Develop an organic linear qwith gently rippled tucks anreversed jersey.


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C O L O R

& M O O D

Natural substances like skin and stone will inspire a breadth of tactile innovations. Elastiepidermis is soft and spongy, while rocks contrast with noble strength. Brown will be thethe season, complemented by the full spectrum of skin tones. Black and cream act as afor these sensual hues.


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M E M B R A N A LS T R E T C H

Replicating epidermal qualities will be

key this season, using very fine gauge

jersey with LycraFibers for fast

recovery. A range of skin tones like

blush, mocha and peach evoke second-

skin characteristics in sheer knits and

featherweight layers.


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L I Q U I DJ E R S E Y

Supple and relaxed materials appear

in the form of swathes of fluid jersey.Endless quantities drape and fold and

seem to drip off the body with luscious

liquid effects.


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P U C K E R

S U R F A C

Surface texture in pale and

materials will echo the natu

irregularities of human skin

puckers and soft ruching c

textures that appeal to the

touch.


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P A D D E DS H E A T H

Soft and cushiony adipose

be recreated using knitted

stuffed with filler and padd

scale cables and ribbing s

soft wadding increase volusilhouettes.


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S O F T

C U S H I O N I N G

Recall the pioneering aesthetic of Rei

Kawakubo with unusual bulges and

appendages. Irregularly placed waddingand asymmetric padding will renew

silhouettes by questioning and

examining the shape of the body.


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M I L K

C A S E I N

Milk casein-derived yarns were pioneered

during the rationing rules of WWII and

their environmentally friendly propertiesstill appeal today. Super-soft Milkofil by

Filati Maclodio and milk fiber by A.

Sampaio & Filhos exemplify the

comfortable and sensitive properties of

this fiber.


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A N C I E N

S T O N E

Irregular surface qualities w

from a variety of rocks and

Marbled colors, stratified la

flaking textures are replicat

mlange or heathered yarn

tonal hues recall natural ma

are apt for cozy loungewea


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P O W D E

P U F F

Delicate, powdery surfaces

ethereal femininity. This sof

sensitive ambiance works b

mohair and angora yarns th

themselves to cloud-like kn


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R O P E W O R

Look to interior textiles and ind

sized products to create chunky

Chubby, rope-like yarns are kn

sturdy textiles and dimensional

silhouettes.


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S A N DP R I N T S

Patterns derived from Zen gardens and

raked sand patterns ripple across knitwear

with a naturally soothing effect. Tuck

stitches, engineered textured stitches and

placed rows of reverse jersey create a

linear style with soft and organic finishes.


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E A R T H E N W A R E

Terracotta and clay materials influence

matte-like surface effects. Mlange knits

create subtle tonal variation while solidknits worn head-to-toe will modernize

this season!s styling. Create simple

kimono shapes to showcase these

wonderfully rich and earthy hues.


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B R O W N

P A P E R

Brown paper and cardboard

for their rough and humble p

Wool yarns and simply textu

generate homey surface qua

underlining this season!s pen

brown hues.


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