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Colour & Materials

Première Vision S/S 18

Held in Paris, Première Vision is the fashion world's leading biannual textile trade show. Our two reports from the S/S 18 edition highlight key innovations and trends within colour, print, pattern, material and finish, as well as important new exhibitors.

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17 Feb 2017
BY: Lauren Chiu
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Pre-Fall 17: Print & Pattern Directions Pre-Fall 17: Print & Pattern The A/W 17/18 pre-season collections were more about new fabric directions than directional pattern statements as designers stuck with tried-and-tested winners like animal skin prints, black-ground florals and dye techniques. The formula seems to be if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. 
Fashion
Catwalks
23 Jan 2017
CES 2017: Colour, Material & Finish
CES 2017: Colour, Material & Finish CES 2017: Colour, Material & Finish While monochrome finishes at CES moved towards charcoal black and pearlescent neutrals, colour was also explored a lot across the show – particularly for personal electronics and home appliance details. Mixed materials such as silicone and metal provided subtle tactile qualities, and kids' tech provided an injection of experimental textures and finishes.
Consumer Lifestyle
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18 Jan 2017
Pantone Colour of the Year 2017
Pantone Colour of the Year 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year 2017 Global colour system manufacturer Pantone has announced its forecast Colour of the Year 2017 as Greenery (TCX 15-0343). The vivid yellow-green shade is cited as a symbol of new beginnings amid complex social and political times.
Colour & Materials
Colour
09 Dec 2016
Materials Focus 2018/19
Materials Focus 2018/19 Materials Focus 2018/19 Exploring the latest material advancements across the creative and scientific spheres, we highlight the influential and inspirational projects reinventing material application and fabrication for 2018/19.
Colour & Materials
Materials Focus 2018/19
01 Dec 2016
Home Ground: Materials
Home Ground: Materials Home Ground: Materials As the revolution in robotic manufacturing gains momentum, the need for materials and products with meaning, tactility and even imperfection increases. Big brands recognise the value of fabrication facilities positioned closer to their markets, and small workshops are upgraded with scaled-down specialist equipment that speeds up the design and prototyping process.

This decentralisation of manufacture allows a more democratic engagement with the design process, which is now accessible to those living rurally as well as in cities. A rising awareness of material origins spurs designers to re-evaluate materials that are found to hand, including waste and off-cuts, to remake raw materials.

As at-home digital manufacturing enables the creation of precision products that are optimised and tailored to individuals' needs, conscious design takes on a new aesthetic, which is explored in our themes Industrial Heritage and Harvested Materials.
Colour & Materials
Materials Focus 2018/19
01 Dec 2016
Enduring Luxe: Materials
Enduring Luxe: Materials Enduring Luxe: Materials Our perception of luxury is changing as designers re-evaluate high-end aesthetics and the definition of what is desirable and beautiful. Pressure on the world's resources is prompting a shift towards the use of long-lasting components instead of traditionally rich materials. We seek to produce objects that are considered luxurious because of their design excellence and craftsmanship rather than their rarity.

Projects that challenge material perceptions and devise new manufacturing techniques are addressed in our two key themes, Dual-Function Materials and Industrial Fluidity.
Colour & Materials
Materials Focus 2018/19
01 Dec 2016
Tech-Spiritual: Materials
Tech-Spiritual: Materials Tech-Spiritual: Materials As the objects we surround ourselves with become embedded with artificial intelligence, they start to take on an awareness that directs a new aesthetic. The slick surfaces that have come to define personal electronics are replaced with more meaningful materials with tactility and character. The current state of political and economic flux is also fuelling this shift in aesthetics as we seek alternatives to convention and put our trust in earthy minerals, spiritual colour and mystical materials.

We highlight influential projects under two themes: Sacred Innovation and Enchanting Tech.
Colour & Materials
Materials Focus 2018/19
01 Dec 2016
Sci-Bio: Materials
Sci-Bio: Materials Sci-Bio: Materials A direction defined by radical material innovations, Sci-Bio explores the blending of technology and biology as man and machine become more closely entwined. Design takes cues from nature by adopting organic mechanisms and learning from its intelligent technologies. Generative design and biomimicry create new visual aesthetics that revise our perception of what is natural and what is manmade.

We explore themes around Merging Man & Machine and Capturing Energy & Toxicity.
Colour & Materials
Materials Focus 2018/19
01 Dec 2016
Colour Spectrum A/W 2018-19
Colour Spectrum A/W 2018-19 Colour Spectrum A/W 2018-19 Collating the latest directional projects from across the creative industries, art, technology and science, we identify primary influences for Autumn/Winter 2018-19. Contributions from our global colour specialists ensure the international relevance of each colour direction.

This research is distilled into four themes, which highlight the influential projects behind each direction and include an edited colour palette. This season's themes are: Home Ground, Enduring Luxe, Tech-Spiritual and Sci-Bio.

The Stylus Spectrum is a palette of 48 inspirational yet practical colours, including metallics and lustres for application across the design industry. To trace the development of these hues and tones over several seasons, see our Colour Spectrum Evolution.
Colour & Materials
Colour
10 Nov 2016
Home Ground: Colour
Home Ground: Colour Home Ground: Colour In reaction to a lack of control over political and economic decisions, a mood for self-sufficiency permeates culture and design across the globe. Natural colour is distilled and refined into rich tones that ground us in our surroundings. The benefits of rural living filter into urban environments where raw colour nourishes our senses.

This season-neutral palette honours grown dyes with vivid Red Onion, Woad Blue, Corn and Dried Primrose. Off-white neutrals, reminiscent of natural wool and unbleached cotton are layered together, while Burnt Umber and Iron Oxide provide an earthy heat.
Colour & Materials
Colour Spectrum A/W 2018-19
10 Nov 2016
Enduring Luxe: Colour
Enduring Luxe: Colour Enduring Luxe: Colour New notions of luxury are emerging as high-end designers shift away from ostentatious aesthetics in this current state of flux. An exploration of minimal and modest design is reflected in restricted colour use and tonal layers enriched with subtle yet highly crafted finishes. 

A refined palette combines soft natural tones of Cocoa, Smoked Walnut and Peanut with hints of vivid Orange-Red and Pale Peach. Lustrous Obsidian and Ocean Jasper add a gentle shine, while Brass Coin introduces an aged metallic sheen.
Colour & Materials
Colour Spectrum A/W 2018-19
10 Nov 2016
Tech-Spiritual: Colour
Tech-Spiritual: Colour Tech-Spiritual: Colour In times of extremism, political uncertainty, displaced communities and disrupted norms, trust in authority begins to wane. People step away from convention and create their own personal spiritualisms – putting trust in talismans and mystical materials. The digital realm presents escapism and an opportunity to forge cross-cultural relationships that transcend geographical borders in this globally connected trend.

Long-established colours associated with spiritualism are represented with deep purple Eventide, Night Orchid and Pharaoh gold. Bordeaux red offers an energetic accent, while Digital Dusk provides an infinite, tranquil blue. Mineral pastel hues of Angelite, Pink Lotus and Aura freshen the palette, and grey tones including Black Nickel provide a solid neutral grounding.
Colour & Materials
Colour Spectrum A/W 2018-19
10 Nov 2016
Sci-Bio: Colour
Sci-Bio: Colour Sci-Bio: Colour As man and machine become more intrinsically linked, technology fuses with biology to inspire designers and artists alike. An empowered palette of activist brights emerges in response to the changing aspects of our world. Manmade industrial aesthetics and biological nature merge into intriguing and unexpected combinations.

Natural and synthetic colours exist in harmony. Vivid processed hues of Blue Face, Chemical Green and Extra Magenta are grounded by nature-inspired shades of Deep Seagreen, Khaki Green and Plasma. Glowing pastels Sweet Lime and Orange Crush illuminate, while clinical tones of glossy Black Onyx, Haze and Titanium provide a clean and futuristic feel.
Colour & Materials
Colour Spectrum A/W 2018-19
10 Nov 2016
Première Vision A/W 17/18
Première Vision A/W 17/18 Première Vision A/W 17/18 Held in Paris, Première Vision – the fashion world's leading textile trade fair – offers an international perspective of the major trends emerging for the new season. We explore the key themes in colour, print, pattern and construction for Autumn/Winter 2017/18.
Colour & Materials
Première Vision A/W 17/18
27 Sep 2016
Première Vision A/W 17/18: Colour
Première Vision A/W 17/18: Colour Première Vision A/W 17/18: Colour Powder pastels, cool metallics and warm, bright colours were strong directions at Première Vision this season. We highlight the main trends influencing the colour landscape for Autumn/Winter 2017/18.
Colour & Materials
Première Vision A/W 17/18
27 Sep 2016
Première Vision A/W 17/18: Material & Finish
Première Vision A/W 17/18: Material & Finish Première Vision: Material & Finish New material and finish directions for Autumn/Winter 2017/18 range from rich, luxurious velvet and ornate patterns typically associated with interiors, to artisan-crafted accessories and shimmering technical fabrics in multicoloured hues. Here, we round up the most important themes.
Colour & Materials
Première Vision A/W 17/18
27 Sep 2016
Colour Spectrum S/S 2018
Colour Spectrum S/S 2018 Colour Spectrum S/S 2018 Collating the latest exciting projects from across the creative industries, art, technology and science, we identify the primary influences for colour and application for Spring/Summer 2018. These are distilled into four themes: Chroma, Vibrant Matter, Perspective and Digital Earth.

The Stylus Spectrum is a palette of 48 inspirational colours, including metallics and lustres. To trace the development of these hues and tones over several seasons, see our Colour Spectrum Evolution.
Colour & Materials
Colour
17 May 2016
Lineapelle S/S 17
Lineapelle S/S 17 Lineapelle S/S 17 Held at the Fiera Milano in Italy, leading leather trade show Lineapelle is an essential biannual event, showcasing the latest innovations, techniques and trends in leather and skins for the luxury market. We pinpoint the exciting new developments for Spring/Summer 2017.
Colour & Materials
Fashion
04 Mar 2016
Ambiente 2016: Colour & Materials
Ambiente 2016: Colour & Materials Ambiente 2016: Colour & Materials Sophisticated metallic shades captured our attention this year, taking notable influence from consumer electronics, interiors and fashion. Elsewhere, flat applications of colour drive commerciality, with natural details of wood and cork bringing warmth to tabletop rituals.
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Tabletop
25 Feb 2016

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