trend predictions SS11 and AW12

So I've been job-hunting of late, and one of the things that every interviewer has asked me, is my trend predictions for this coming Spring/Summer 2011 season, as well as Autumn/Winter 2012. I decided to create moodboards for my Top 5 Trends for each season. What are your "must-have items"?

Official H&M Look Book AW 2011

These are the new collections for H&M's Autumn/Winter 2011. When, oh, when will they come to South Africa?

 WOMEN'S COLLECTION AW 2011: 

A chic ladylike but at the same time edgy collection made in earth tones mixed with color and prints. Models: Karlie Kloss and Josefine E.

MENSWEAR COLLECTION AW 2011:

Casual daywear and classic eveningwear with coats and jackets, mainly in soft black, gray and brown tones. Model: Clement Chabernaud

Burberry Brights Collection

Fantastic new Burberry Brights handbag range! Love the shoot concept!

Interstoff Textile Forecast 2011-2012.

An important part of design is to stay relevant, and realize and take note of what is happening in the fashion world globally. As Heidi famously quotes: "In fashion, the one day you're in, the next day you're out". Although it's important to have your own concept, vision and uniqueness, it is equally important not to bury your head in the sand and risk becoming irrelevant.

One way of keeping contemporary is to read trend reports. Several websites offer free trend predictions (www.cosmoworlds.com; www.ciff.dk), but it is also important to compare these to the runway to check their validity. I like to take a look at the trend forecasts and then see if I can compare them to relevant designers. Here's what I mean:

Interstoff Textile Forecast AW2011/12

Forecast: Northern Shelter

Designer Collection : Michael Kors Resort 2011

Forecast: Indulgent Dreams

Designer Collection: Chanel SS2011

Forecast: Layers of Time

Designer Collection: Vivienne Westwood SS2011

Forecast: Crazy Creations

Designer Collection: Alberta Ferretti SS2011

Interstoff is a Trend Forecasting committee head up by Messe Frankfurt HK Ltd. It is comprised of experts in the fashion industry from prominent global fashion capitals, and helps to serve as an "invaluable tool for designers and garment professionals", helping to guide them in the right direction for the forthcoming fashion seasons. For more information, visit: Messe Frankfurt

Mr Price November Trend Forecast

For those who haven't visited the Mr Price blog yet, do yourselves a favour! There are so many things to look at, and the blog features streetwear snaps, news, competitions, and my best, the monthly Trend Forecast!

This is the November Forecast.

For the ladies: Vintage Ranch

For the gents: Americana

leather shorts? yes, i would like a pair, please?

If you haven't seen the wave of attention over leather shorts yet, just you wait! The catwalks for Spring/Summer 2011 are flooded with these delicious little delights. We're seeing this trend gain momentum big time, from street snaps, to online stores. 

Street

Alix, Paris via StreetPeeper.com

Sarah Kuhn at Rodarte SS201 via StreetPeeper.com

Catwalk

Chloe SS2011 via NYMag

Balmain SS2011

Richard Nicholl SS2011

Chanel SS2011

Balmain 2011

Stores

MinkPink via Asos.com

Asos.com

One TeaSpoon via Asos.com

Muubaa via Asos.com

in the mood to inspire...

iFashion has just released the trends on the runway for Spring/Summer 2011. Here are four of my favourites. I've decided to create a moodboard inspired by each of them (thanks polyvore)...

YDE stylist for a day

I entered a competition for YDE to become a stylist for a day at their Eastgate Shopping Center in JHB to mark the opening of their newly renovated store.

The brief was to create a moodboard that represented a current trend in fashion. My moodboard was  entitled: "i fell in love at spring creek". It's a romantic, vintage inspire look with emphasis on the nautical and floral trend.

I was one of 8 people to be accepted, and will be styling a makeover of a "fashion victim" at the YDE store in Eastgate on 5th-6th November 2010. It should be lots of fun, so come along if you're keen!

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*sigh*... all saints...

If I could live in their clothes for the rest of my life, I would die happily! Why oh why do they have to be so far away from me?! 


All Saints AW2010.  Say no more...