Pencils
– it’s an important trend. Precious stones are also featured in delicate designs this season.
MODA
The greatest palette of possibilities exists in the case of colors referred to as „skin colors” (skin colors), ranging from delicate and cool shades of pink, through delicate peach colors, to the richness of beige shades. Especially the latter are presented in a copper version, as well as moving towards the color of sand (very important), ivory, bronze, and caramel. The preferred combination is „Chantal Thomass Look“, which is a delicate pink combined with transparent black and a black lace.
In addition to the previously mentioned shades of skin and beige, the colors of „washed green” (jade, pistachio) will also dominate in the upcoming season; watercolor and porcelain colors, in particular, such as vanilla-yellow and pink, as well as delicate turquoise, cinnamon, light gray, or warm dark gray.
JEWELLERY
The tone is mainly given by bright purple and lilac (ametrine), complemented by delicate blue (aquamarine), black and grey (smoky quartz), as well as bright yellow. Delicate shades of green (jadeite, tourmaline, topaz) and grey pearls are also popular. Generally, transparency is in trend, although there is an exception to this rule: brown diamonds. Brown color is also desirable in the watch sector: it looks particularly noble when paired with a grey dial or strap.
Happy Colors
– an interesting alternative to tenderness: warm, juicy colors symbolize the joy of life and optimism
MODA
The center of this color palette is made up of summer colors, such as warm turquoise, chocolate, lilac, coral, as well as darker ones: khaki, mud and mustard. They are complemented by neon colors that add bold accents: both as a design element and as a compositional block or small appliqués. Among the most sought-after neon colors this season are: yellow, green, red, blue, pink and lemon-yellow. Violet remains in vogue as well.
JEWELLERY
Turquoise remains in the summer trend spectrum, as do bright blue, red, and yellow colors. Although these last two are very fashionable, they look best when paired with the skin tone of a European person.
Watches also follow this trend and delight our eyes with intense colors.
White, black & contrasts
– black/white and their combinations are classic, timeless and extravagant
MODA
White, especially in its pure and shiny version, can be found in numerous fashion collections as a standalone color, but also in combination with black. This classic combination is noticeable in virtually all styles. Black itself is also making a comeback. In a transparent version, it serves as an evening gown, in avant-garde outfits, and in the „modern warrior” version. The graphics on the clothing are characterized by „graphic design”: bold geometric shapes, strong contrasts, compositional blocks, as well as grids and stripes.
JEWELLERY
White undoubtedly plays a significant role in contemporary jewelry design. Whether as a stone (white opal), enamel, lacquer, or ivory. The trendy theme is watch bands or even entire models in this color scheme. The same applies to black, which is extremely fashionable not only in watches but also in jewelry. In an extravagant version with black diamonds, but also onyx, enamel, or enamel. Equally trendy is the black-colored metal oxide. Contrasts are also in fashion – whether achieved by combining different metal colors, classic black and white, or simply colorful bands can be found in many jewelry designs. Also trendy are contrasting combinations of matte and shiny elements, as well as organic and synthetic forms and materials.
METALS
There was a real boom in red gold – and it is certainly the most important material in the season. There is also the time of grey gold, as well as other matte and black surfaces. We often also encounter contrasting combinations of different colors, such as pink gold/yellow gold with steel/platinum/white gold in one piece.
SZLIFY
Current collections stand out for their variety of finishes. The bead is just as desirable as baguette finishes or fancy finishes. They are particularly captivating with colorful stones in „talar” finishes: flat and round, often bi-sidedly faceted. You can find them mainly in charms or necklaces with delicate pendants – the whole thing looks very decorative.
New and still in the early stages of achieving the status of a top trend are fancy cuts that retain the natural form of the stone, in the style of traditional Indian jewelry. Kaboszon remains fashionable, but is no longer as desirable as it was last year. In the case of diamonds, their traditional value takes center stage, and the tone invariably lends itself to a brilliant-cut finish.
From the seminar by Irmie Schüch-Schamburek (Trendvision) on spring/summer 2010 trends, delivered at the Inhorgenta Europe trade fair.
Photos: NAC New Amber Collection, Danuta Czapnik