26/01/2016
Emotionally charged
The call for new perspectives in fashion is getting louder. Traditional influences are being lost. Uncertainties are challenging industry and fashion design alike. Trends for Summer 2017 tell of urban utility wear, romanticism, cultural sampling and sheer enjoyment.
White shades are a major theme. Seen at Union Knopf
Decorative trimmings are becoming vastly more important - not only at Kahage-Butonia Group
Bodo Jagdberg renders a washed or pastel look on buttons and decorative trimmings
Cool elegance, right down to the label. Seen at EE Labelpack
Fineness and geometry are also features of label typography. Seen at EE Labelpack
Sheer elegance: Chalk white, sandy neutral tones plus gold from Stenger by Bodo Jagdberg
The glistening foil yarn 'Glitter', by Gunold
'Cool Romance' is the promise of new electroplating by Union Knopf
Multicultural influences in an elegant look from Union Knopf
Playful decorative buttons with new electroplating by Union Knopf
White shades are a major theme. Seen at Union Knopf
For raw denim, there are high gloss refinements. Seen at YKK Stocko Fasteners
Reduced styles right up to XXL size, interpreted by YKK Stocko Fasteners for menswear in gunmetal and black rubber
Buttons attract attention for their size and shape alone. Seen at Kahage-Butonia Group