Mode City Launched the SS13 Trends

This style by De Montfort University graduate Kirstie Groombridge is an example of The New Aesthetics look.

 The SS13 trends, presented at Mode City by Jos Berry and Jennifer Kell of Concepts Paris.

1. Lightness Revolution – This look incorporates fine fabrics, light weight but high modulus for layering. Examples include Victoria’s Secret spacer fabric, the lightest ever bra. The Modern Fairytale idea incorporates beautiful volumes and lightweight textures with frou-frous and raw edges, combined with clean styling.

2. Traditions Revisited – This features crocheted looks combined with heat transfer/lamination. It involves archive styles in modern lace and modulus combinations. Classic shapes are updated, such as with the Triumph Doreen, and elastic evolves in a development of the Marlies Dekkers trend.

3. Loungewear Bliss – Precise and refined, this is the balance of casual and comfortable with fashion elements. Almost minimal, but with plenty of detail, it is both a sporty and feminine look. The concept of textile delights uses slinky modules with knit texture, such as mohair. Relaxed pastels, such as chalky pastels with grey tones, enable multiple combinations, including washed or laundered looks, and faded and gradient effects.

4. Nature Reborn – Generous organics. The photographic look and digital printing is essential. Greens are used, along with animal prints and feathery, bark and water ripple effects. Brushed fabrics, including micro-modals and elastic, are a must. Natural looking colours are brought together with flashes of bright colour.

5. Off the Beaten Track – Global influences introduce paisleys and ethnic prints, combined with European styles. India is a big inspiration for colours, such as golds and yellows. Nomadic wardrobes see ready to wear and craft ideas brought into lingerie.

6. Artistic Revival – The use of primitive art sees unusual combinations, such as wood block printing and influences from the Ballet Russes. Guipure is combined in a casual context. Thanks to digital printing, detailed design is easier to achieve. Scarbes and borders are used in an increasingly creative way.

7. Sporty Encounters – Sport combines with retro looks with contrasting trims. The traditional cross your heart bra is mixed with a comfortable, sporty style for a refreshing look. Examples include the likes of American Eagle, Gap Body and Victoria’s Secret.

8. The New Aesthetics – This concept incorporates graphical imagery with a big statement, such as the tattoo look. Strong contrasts are key. It is all about going back to the future, a theory of modern seduction. Architectural garments reference this sexy, graphic look.

9. Body Deco – A new generation of garments sees a work like shapewear that moves past the traditional definition of the sector. Body deco is about shaping products that act like a second skin and look attractive. Products such as shaping lacy leggings feature functional laces from textile manufacturers like Tianhai. Brushed power meshes are used for softness, along with cotton blends with high modulus.

10. Couture Mood – A reflection of fantasy couture, colour combinations include black and white, and red. Chanel is an inspiration for the mood, which incorporates luxury red and red satin, used architecturally with texture, drape, and matte and shiny combinations