Style Sight Fall Fabrics

8/6/2019 Style Sight Fall Fabrics

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If the catwalk has anything to say about it, lace and lace patterns will play an important role within women!s

for Fall !09. The finest French Chantilly and Calais laces were found at Dolce & Gabbana, while Prada!s F/W

collection magnificently employed stronger Venetian, gathered and guipure laces.

Designer Quote from Coco Chanel, April 29, 1939: I consider lace one of the prettiest imitations ever made

the fantasy of nature, and I do not think that any invention of the human spirit could have a more graceful or

precise origin."


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Dolce & Ga

Tartans and Glen plaids in pure virgin wools, lighter weight silk/wool wovens and cotton shirting and flannel

weaves are winning bets for all apparel segments including dresses, trousers, shirting, suiting, jackets andouterwear.

Trade Fair Comment from Texworld (France):Checks celebrate a real comeback from Tartans right through

buffalo plaid, in traditional colors and patterns or with ombre effects.


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Marc

Barely-there color mixes for georgettes, voile, satin silks, twill knits, open work knits, transparent tissue-weigh

wovens, polyamides, and high twist cotton yarns.

Fiber Organization Comment from Masters of Linen (France):Matte neutrals and powdery pastels accentu

the delicate quality of lightweight fabrics with soft lines. Gray appears in the lightest to the darkest of hues a

rediscovers the nostalgic emotion of the !40s.


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Dolce & Ga

In cotton, silk, polyester, acetate or viscose, velvet gets a makeover this season. Whether in classic printed,

jacquard or plain velvets, or in velour, corduroy, velveteen or even pane, these fabrics bring a groovy sensetexture to any look.

Trade Fair Comment from Moda In (Italy):Yarn dyed corduroy and delicate touches of velvet fabric are a m

part of the Restrained Glam theme, highlighting classic sophistication with an artistic touch.


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With a nod to the contemporary design world, cashmere blends, pure wools or cotton mixes as well as flann

flannelette and felted meltons of all weights are cutting edge!

Fiber Organization Comment from Cotton Inc. (USA):Silhouettes are intricate in construction while effortles

wear, making an intellectual statement of erudite grace. Enhance fluidity but maintain lushness with fabrics t

drape through inventive cuts.


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Patrici

Leathers take on a soft finish. Diffused shiny aspects provide an understated modern gloss.

Trade Fair Comment from Le Cuir Paris (France):Metamorphosis is the catchword within our Fall 09 tre

It!s about a Gallery of Evolution where surface effects will be inspired by moods of gargoyles and geological

strata, frog skins, shimmering mermaid tails, shiny scales of sea eels and gelatinous jelly fish.


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Mis

Blended, sustainable and pure cotton denims with already-worn details make for vintage looks. Stunning la

and surface treatments, embossed printing, highly washed finishing and mistreated charcoal coatings can all employed.

Retailer Comment from You Nguyen, VP Design Levi's Europe:We believe in sustainable and recycled

materials!


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The glamour of fur is re-introduced for the fall season, with handles centering on softness and plush touch. K

furs include classic mink, astrakhan, fox and long hair furs, both faux and real. Luxurious full furs receive a smodern twist.

Trade Fair Comment from Moda In (Italy):We highlight disheveled long hair, in curly versions. We forecast

success for Mongolian lamb, mouflon, baby lamb, and cascades of curls in tubular mohair-like sheep fleece.


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Organic cotton/denim, recycled polyesters, eco- friendly manufacturing and products in renewable fibers such

maize, coconut, bamboo all take prime positions.

Weaver!s Comment from Schoeller (Switzerland):We produce in accordance with bluesign world's mos

stringent ecological standard for textiles. Developments are 100% recycled fibers and bi-elastic, available in

dynamic twills, and in a coarser version with wind-repelling micro coating.


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Ermanno S

Quilted man-mades come with an ultra light feel, filled with down feathers or high tech thermal insulation pad

External nylons in white, black or brighter tones come with sophisticated luster.

Fiber Producer Comment from Nilit (Israel):Winter outerwear focuses on the highest demands of function,

protection and comfort. We suggest our Aquarius nylon to ensure moisture management, flexibility and suppo

shaping.


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Interesting developments in yarn thickness are happening. Emphasized are big-bodied knitwear yarns which

lightweight yet voluminous.

Spinner Comment from Valeria Bigolin - Alpes Manifattura (Italy): Innovative high-performance and apparen

simplicity. Modern natural yarns in alpaca blends interpreting a natural style sense, combining sophisticated

rusticity with a comfortable feel. Yarns for felting effects, yarns to achieve exaggerated ripple, relief or bubble

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