We get a lot of questions from retailers and media about what are the hot new trends for the upcoming year. We've decided to share that with you too. It may feel a little early to be looking to what's going to be hot for 2012, but we are nearing the end of 2011 (can you believe it!) Here are some important color storys and trend items for 2012 - both spring and fall (a whole year away). Enjoy!
Friday, November 11, 2011
2012 Trend Report
Anyone who's been in the design field for a long time can talk about trends. There are, of course, the trend setters and the trend followers, but there's something interesting that seems to happen in the "common consciousness" of the design community. While there are some trends that seem to come out of no where, it is more common that trends come along a predictible progression. That's why you see many designers referencing a particular style trend or color story in any given season. Sometimes we're ahead of the game (our Fall 2011 Painterly Stripes are the purported print of "all the rage" for Fall 2012) and sometimes we miss a trend we should have picked up on. Some trends are really just applicable to children's or men's, etc. And some are more workable across the board. As a high end design house, we pay attention to the color and print trends coming out of the reporting agencies and the artistic developers, and we create our own trends as well. It's one of my favorite parts of the job.
We get a lot of questions from retailers and media about what are the hot new trends for the upcoming year. We've decided to share that with you too. It may feel a little early to be looking to what's going to be hot for 2012, but we are nearing the end of 2011 (can you believe it!) Here are some important color storys and trend items for 2012 - both spring and fall (a whole year away). Enjoy!
We get a lot of questions from retailers and media about what are the hot new trends for the upcoming year. We've decided to share that with you too. It may feel a little early to be looking to what's going to be hot for 2012, but we are nearing the end of 2011 (can you believe it!) Here are some important color storys and trend items for 2012 - both spring and fall (a whole year away). Enjoy!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
FGI Rising Star 2011
"Paris, schmaris. Mile High style is alive and thriving in Denver. Whether chic and sleek, playful and fresh, or edgy and urban, the creative designs of area up-and-comers were showcased (where else?) on the runway at the sixth biennial Rising Star celebration hosted by Fashion Group International Denver. On Saturday, October 8, around 400 fashionistas dressed their best to mix, mingle and be dazzled by the creations of bright new talents at District 475, where Lindsay Bloom, of Bloom Jewelry, was named 2011 Rising Star." Blacktie
The event benefited the Brandon Center and The Gathering Place. Denise Plante, the Emmy Award winning host of "Colorado & Company" on KUSAA made the entire evening a blast with her great sense of humor.
The fashion show featured finalists in 13 categories, chosen from a plethora of talented applicants: Kaitlyn Thomas, KaiT Designs; Meggie Hodge, Fahrenkamp Apparel; Tracey Blake, Tracey Lynn Golf; Gabriela Martinez, Gabriela Designs; Maggie Burns, Marie-Margot Bridal; Natalee Moldenhauer, Natalee M Designs; Dana Van Daele, Grey Sunshine; A.J. Machete and Lianna K, Denver Bespoke; Kotomi Yoshida, Studio Yoshida; Dan Powell, Panache Cycle Wear; Dan Abrams and Greg Steen, FlyLow Gear; Samantha Louise Larkins, Samantha Louise Jewelry; as well as this year’s Rising Star Lindsay Bloom, of Bloom Jewelry.
After winning the Rising Star in 2009, I was honored to be on this year's judging panel and to present the next Rising Star Award to Lindsay Bloom. The talent we have here is Colorado is amazing - as we continue our journey to reaching higher levels we will be a fashion community to take notice of. I am humbled to be a partner in that journey.
Salu,
Holli
To see more photos from the event: Rising Star 2011 Photo Album
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