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Lineapelle A/W 18/19

Held at the Fiera Milano in Italy, leading leather trade show Lineapelle is an essential biannual event, demonstrating the latest trends, techniques and innovations in leather and skins for the fashion market. We underline the key colour, finish and print directions for Autumn/Winter 2018/19.

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17 Oct 2017
BY: Lauren Chiu
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A/W 18/19: The Lookbook A/W 18/19: The Lookbook The A/W 18/19 catwalks delivered great confirmation of our Stylus Fashion Forecast trends for the season. Here, we highlight those key looks that will be driving sales and visual supports – with relevance for creative and communications teams within and beyond the fashion industry.
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Catwalks
12 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19: Dystopian Utopia
A/W 18/19: Dystopian Utopia A/W 18/19: Dystopian Utopia Dystopian Utopia confirms our A/W 18/19 Fashion Forecast Utopia – and its subsequent evolution into S/S 19’s Resilient. The great outdoors, protection from the elements and a spirit of ‘make do and mend’ come into their own as part of a layered look with technical outerwear at its core.
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Catwalks
12 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19: New Pragmatists
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Catwalks
12 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19: 80s New Wave
A/W 18/19: 80s New Wave A/W 18/19: 80s New Wave The omni-nostalgia carousel takes a hard-edged, 80s new-wave turn for A/W 18/19 – delivering great confirmation of our Nostalgia Fashion Forecast trend for the season. Seen at a number of major shows, this look is set to be particularly key for 2018 holiday and party product drops and campaigns.
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Catwalks
12 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19: Eclectic Heritage
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Catwalks
12 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19: The Elements Edit
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Catwalks
09 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19: Colour Directions
A/W 18/19: Colour Directions A/W 18/19: Colour Directions A/W 18/19 delivered a fulsome palette, with plenty of supercharged and optimistic colour looking set to drive the season.
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Catwalks
09 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19: Print & Pattern
A/W 18/19: Print & Pattern A/W 18/19: Print & Pattern Next season’s print directions see a gentle evolution of trends already familiar on the high street, as designers step back from pattern in favour of texture and decorative looks.
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Catwalks
09 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19: Fabric Directions
A/W 18/19: Fabric Directions A/W 18/19: Fabric Directions It’s not just colour driving the new season; fabric choices have never been more important, as a range of textures and patterns emerge to weave some magic into A/W 18/19.
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Catwalks
09 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19: Paris City Edit
A/W 18/19: Paris City Edit A/W 18/19: Paris City Edit As the latest runway season draws to a close, our A/W 18/19 Paris City Edit highlights all the emerging trends and must-have looks from the City of Light.
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Catwalks
07 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19 Paris: Footwear & Accessories
A/W 18/19 Paris: Footwear & Accessories A/W 18/19 Paris: F&A From discreet head coverings to precious micro bags and the highly commercial slouched ankle boot or chunky sneaker, Paris delivered something for all levels of the market next winter.
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Catwalks
07 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19 Paris: Key Items
A/W 18/19 Paris: Key Items A/W 18/19 Paris: Key Items Outerwear and knitwear were the leading product areas on the Paris runways, while the season’s love affair with all things 80s-inspired saw the revival of Dynasty-style silhouettes.
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Catwalks
07 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19 Paris: Key Looks
A/W 18/19 Paris: Key Looks A/W 18/19 Paris: Key Looks Paris confirmed 80s styles and Americana as the key trends shaping the season ahead, with plenty of application for both daytime and party looks.
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Catwalks
07 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19 Paris: Print & Pattern
A/W 18/19 Paris: Print & Pattern A/W 18/19 Paris: Print & Pattern A/W 18/19 is shaping up to be a low-key season for print and pattern, with designers preferring to revamp best-selling tried-and-tested looks than deliver new trend directions.
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Catwalks
07 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19 Paris: Fabric Directions
A/W 18/19 Paris: Fabric Directions A/W 18/19 Paris: Fabric Directions There were no surprises in the fabric directions from the runways at PFW, apart from the introduction of homespun patchwork effects and the commercial appeal of flat-faced quilting.
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Catwalks
07 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19 Paris: Colour Directions
A/W 18/19 Paris: Colour Directions A/W 18/19 Paris: Colour Directions The A/W 18/19 Paris runways delivered some unexpectedly diverse colour messages, helping put a new spin on the season’s emerging palette.
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Catwalks
07 Mar 2018
Lineapelle S/S 19: Innovation & Technique
Lineapelle S/S 19: Innovation & Technique Lineapelle S/S 19: Innovation This season offers complex foiled finishes, striking dye effects and organic textured surfaces. From sporty perforated suedes to decorative metallics, we underline the key patterns, treatments and construction techniques for S/S 19.
Colour & Materials
Lineapelle S/S 19
05 Mar 2018
Lineapelle S/S 19
Lineapelle S/S 19 Lineapelle S/S 19 Held at the Fiera Milano in Italy, leading leather trade show Lineapelle is an essential biannual event, revealing the latest trends, techniques and innovations in leather and skins for the fashion market. We highlight the key colour, finish and print directions for Spring/Summer 2019.
Colour & Materials
Lineapelle S/S 19
05 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19 Influencer Show: Dries Van Noten
A/W 18/19 Influencer Show: Dries Van Noten A/W 18/19: Dries Van Noten Unlike some male designers who create clothes that they would like to see women wearing, Dries Van Noten designs clothes women actually want to wear. His A/W 18/19 showing was full of covetable pieces celebrating colour and pattern, coupled with an easy elegance.
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Catwalks
02 Mar 2018
A/W 18/19: Milan City Edit
A/W 18/19: Milan City Edit A/W 18/19: Milan City Edit Week three of the latest round of A/W 18/19 shows saw Milan deliver confirmation of the looks seen elsewhere this season – albeit elevated by the city’s customary polish and glitz.
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Catwalks
28 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Milan: Footwear & Accessories
A/W 18/19 Milan: Footwear & Accessories A/W 18/19 Milan: F&A From pragmatic waterproof rain boots to glamorous over-the-knee styling, Milan offered something for all levels of the market with the latest A/W 18/19 looks.
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Catwalks
28 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Milan: Key Items
A/W 18/19 Milan: Key Items A/W 18/19 Milan: Key Items Outerwear and knits continue to emerge as winning product areas for A/W 18/19, while Milan bucked trends seen elsewhere and opted for the return of the thigh-high mini.
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Catwalks
28 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Milan: Key Looks
A/W 18/19 Milan: Key Looks A/W 18/19 Milan: Key Looks The Milan runways confirmed the season’s trend for all things 80s-inspired, along with the ongoing fascination with Americana.
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Catwalks
28 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Milan: Print & Pattern
A/W 18/19 Milan: Print & Pattern A/W 18/19 Milan: Print & Pattern A fairly low-key print season in Milan featured perennial animal skin updates and playful prints guaranteed to appeal to the junior market.
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Catwalks
28 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Influencer Show: Prada
A/W 18/19 Influencer Show: Prada A/W 18/19 Influencer Show: Prada Miuccia Prada has seen the future and it’s looking bright – despite the dark, dystopian undertone of her A/W 18/19 womenswear collection.
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Catwalks
23 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19: London City Edit
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Catwalks
21 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 London: Key Looks
A/W 18/19 London: Key Looks A/W 18/19 London: Key Looks Street trends and youth tribes were the influencers for the most directional key looks at LFW, as designers drew on fashion’s back catalogue for inspiration.
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Catwalks
21 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 London: Print & Pattern
A/W 18/19 London: Print & Pattern A/W 18/19 London: Print & Pattern New print direction was surprisingly thin on the ground in London this season, with designers instead evolving commercial best-sellers like animal skin, stripes and tie-dye effects.
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Catwalks
21 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 London: Fabric Directions
A/W 18/19 London: Fabric Directions A/W 18/19 London: Fabric Directions Sheen and shine continue to dominate the season’s key fabric trends, contrasted with reworked plaids and an emerging trend for decorative furnishing-inspired looks.
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Catwalks
21 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 London: Footwear & Accessories
A/W 18/19 London: Footwear & Accessories A/W 18/19 London: F&A From monkey boots to chandelier earrings, LFW delivered the accessories and footwear to complete the week’s key looks.
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Catwalks
21 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 London: Key Items
A/W 18/19 London: Key Items A/W 18/19 London: Key Items LFW designers tend to march to their own beat rather than helping to mould the season’s influential key pieces, and for A/W 18/19 that gave us some unexpected but commercial new silhouette directions.
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Catwalks
21 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 NY: Footwear & Accessories
A/W 18/19 NY: Footwear & Accessories A/W 18/19 NY: F&A The New York runways delivered several strong commercial footwear and accessory items, with an emphasis on matchy-matchy effects, co-ordinating with apparel. 
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Catwalks
16 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19: NY City Edit
A/W 18/19: NY City Edit A/W 18/19: NY City Edit The A/W 18/19 womenswear season kicked off in New York with a packed seven-day schedule of mainly lacklustre shows. New design direction was thin on the ground, with designers flirting with colour and fabric-led looks and a reversal to historical nostalgia instead. 
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Catwalks
16 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 NY: Details & Trims
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Catwalks
16 Feb 2018
Fashion & Grooming Men's Catwalks A/W 18/19
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Catwalks
16 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Men's: Fashion
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Catwalks
14 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Colour
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14 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Fabric
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14 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Print & Pattern
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Print & Pattern A/W 18/19 Men's: Print & Pattern Big bold print statements make A/W 18/19 an exciting season for pattern developments, adding a directional fashion twist to core items. 
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Catwalks
14 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Key Looks
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Key Looks A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Key Looks Several strong commercial looks emerged from the A/W 18/19 menswear runways, with an emphasis on great outerwear pieces and the ongoing influence of all things youth/street-inspired. 
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Catwalks
14 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Key Items
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Key Items A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Key Items Strong outerwear, some great commercial knitwear trends and the importance of colour and fabric in updating core items means there’s something for all levels of the market next season. 
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Catwalks
14 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Details
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Catwalks
14 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Footwear
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Catwalks
14 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Accessories
A/W 18/19 Men's Fashion: Accessories A/W 18/19 Men's: Accessories A return to the great outdoors was the key message for men’s accessories for A/W 18/19, with utilitarian shapes, technical fabrics and bold graphics bringing exciting new developments to the coming season.
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Catwalks
14 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 NY: Fabric Directions
A/W 18/19 NY: Fabric Directions A/W 18/19 NY: Fabric Directions Texture and touch drove the NYFW fabric directions, with the ongoing impact of all things bright and shiny running alongside the more romantic look of deep-pile velvet and sharp, city-slicker checks. 
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Catwalks
14 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 NY: Key Looks
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Catwalks
14 Feb 2018
CMF Industry View: Automotive Update
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13 Feb 2018
A/W 18/19 Influencer Show: Tom Ford
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12 Feb 2018
Surface Design Show 2018: Highlights
Surface Design Show 2018: Highlights Surface Design Show 2018 Held in London (February 6-8), the Surface Design Show spotlights the latest developments in laminates, conglomerates, textures and finishes across a vast array of materials from Europe’s most innovative manufacturers.

Among international heavyweights such as Finsa were many smaller brands, including start-ups, offering more experimental decorative surfaces with less-defined applications.
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09 Feb 2018
Pre-Fall 18: Outerwear
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26 Jan 2018
Pre-Fall 18: Tailoring
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26 Jan 2018
Pre-Fall 18: Dresses
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26 Jan 2018
Pre-Fall 18: Pants
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26 Jan 2018
Pre-Fall 18: Footwear Edit
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24 Jan 2018
Pre-Fall 18: Accessories Edit
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24 Jan 2018
Pre-Fall 18: Maritime Mood
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23 Jan 2018
Pre-Fall 18: English Eccentric
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23 Jan 2018
Pre-Fall 18: Fabric Directions
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22 Jan 2018
Pre-Fall 18: Print & Pattern
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22 Jan 2018
Pre-Fall 18: The Elements Edit
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22 Jan 2018
2.5D Casio Printer Mimics Material Textures
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23 Oct 2017
Première Vision A/W 18/19
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Première Vision A/W 18/19
29 Sep 2017
Première Vision A/W 18/19: Colour
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29 Sep 2017
Première Vision A/W 18/19: Material & Finish
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29 Sep 2017
IFA 2017: Colour, Material & Finish
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IFA Berlin 2017
15 Sep 2017
Colour Spectrum S/S 2019
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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 Human-Made, Extreme Sanctuary, Primal Power and Filtered Reality. Quick-reference keywords support each theme, along with a moodboard and directions for colour application.

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. This season, we also highlight important colour directions that will have a strong resonance across the design industries for Spring/Summer 2019.
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05 May 2017
Colour Direction: Evolving Green
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28 Mar 2017
Lineapelle S/S 18
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03 Mar 2017
Lineapelle S/S 18: Innovation & Technique
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Lineapelle S/S 18: Colour & Finish
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03 Mar 2017
Première Vision S/S 18
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17 Feb 2017
Première Vision S/S 18: Colour
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17 Feb 2017
Première Vision S/S 18: Material & Technique
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17 Feb 2017
Nostalgia A/W 18/19
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18 Jan 2017
Utopia A/W 18/19
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11 Jan 2017
Reorder A/W 18/19
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Fashion Forecast
04 Jan 2017
Fashion Forecast A/W 18/19: Editor’s Overview
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As identified in our Look Ahead 2017, strong reactions to difficult times set the agenda, with ideals of utopia driving the season. From the positivity of a new pragmatism to the cocoon of nostalgia, ways to counter an uncertain future dictate the mood. However, there is a darker edge underpinning this utopian optimism – a countercultural twist and uneasiness that speaks of the current paradigm we exist in. 
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04 Jan 2017
Materials Focus 2018/19
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01 Dec 2016
Tech-Spiritual: Colour
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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.
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10 Nov 2016
Home Ground: Colour
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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.
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10 Nov 2016
Sci-Bio: Colour
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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.
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Colour Spectrum A/W 2018-19
10 Nov 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.
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Colour
10 Nov 2016
Evolution: A/W 2018-19
Evolution: A/W 2018-19 Evolution: A/W 2018-19 The Colour Spectrum Evolution examines the development of each hue group from the two previous Stylus Spectrums to A/W 18-19. This analysis can indicate the emerging hues and tones for future seasons.
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Colour Spectrum A/W 2018-19
10 Nov 2016
Colour Direction: Evolving Pink
Colour Direction: Evolving Pink Colour Direction: Evolving Pink Over the past few seasons, pink has evolved to become an increasingly important and stalwart hue. We highlight its growing popularity and significance within the creative industries, focusing on fashion, interiors, architecture, consumer electronics and packaging.
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Colour
12 Aug 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.
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Fashion
04 Mar 2016
Lineapelle S/S 17: Colour & Finish
Lineapelle S/S 17: Colour & Finish Lineapelle S/S 17: Colour & Finish Leathers and skins are smooth and sumptuous this season, with designs focusing on striking colour application and eye-catching finishes. We highlight the key colour combinations and directions.
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Lineapelle S/S 17
04 Mar 2016
Lineapelle S/S 17: Innovation & Technique
Lineapelle S/S 17: Innovation & Technique Lineapelle S/S 17: Innovation This season offers a variety of technical surface treatments, textures and patterns. From colour-changing leathers to dazzling snakeskin overlays, we underline the central innovations and popular techniques.
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Lineapelle S/S 17
04 Mar 2016
Lineapelle S/S 2016
Lineapelle S/S 2016 Lineapelle S/S 2016 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 2016.
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Overview
18 Mar 2015
Lineapelle S/S 16: Innovation & Technique
Lineapelle S/S 16: Innovation & Technique Lineapelle S/S 16: Innovation Leather and skins are less textured this season, with designs focusing on eye-catching colour application, finely crafted details and smooth finishes. We highlight the key innovations and directions.
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Materials
18 Mar 2015
Lineapelle S/S 16: Colour & Finish
Lineapelle S/S 16: Colour & Finish Lineapelle S/S 16: Colour & Finish Across Lineapelle, the colour landscape ranges from saturated bright hues to contrasting pastels and soft whitened tones. A shimmering rainbow effect dominates coloured metallics, while cool-hued silver becomes a key accenting finish. We note the exciting new colours and finishes.
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Colour
18 Mar 2015
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