Trends for the upcoming season are also kind to amber: intense yellow, classic white and so-called spicy colours will reign.
TRENDY MIKRO – SPRING/SUMMER 2009
Colours
· Intense – sunflower gall; fresh, strong, less often pastel
Jewellery – intense, strong colours: reds and pinks will remain, with new additions of greens, yellows and shades of orange.
· Biel – in all possible variations: from chalky shades to pure white
· Natural colours Powder pink, peach, beige, vanilla, light grey
Jewellery - decorative jewellery made of precious metals, as well as jewellery with intensely coloured stones, suits white and natural colours.
· Spice colours – warm curry, cinnamon, caramel, cocoa, saffron and paprika
Jewellery – while a trend in recent seasons, it's only now that coloured gemstone sellers are focusing on „spicy colours,” which also have a particularly positive colour dynamic.
· Shades of water – all the colours of water: from the blue of the ocean, through turquoise, to deep sea green
Jewellery – this summer this trend will be particularly noticeable in jewellery too – all shades of blue will be in fashion.
Graphics
· Flower Power floral patterns: delicate, watercolour-like, blurred, in soft colours, but large and decorative
Jewellery – also in relation to the „Lohas“ macro-trend – any motifs taken from nature: flowers, leaves, butterflies, insects etc.
· Graphic Design – strong contrasts, a three-dimensional effect, geometric patterns, eye-catching stripes, checks and dots
Jewellery – clear lines and forms, 3D effect, enlivening light and shadow effects.
Style
· Ethnic look – fine hippy look, colonial/safari style, cowboy and Native American elements, but also distinct influences from Eastern cultures.
Jewellery – not only in the case of fashion jewellery, but also real jewellery, the „rural chic“ trend is visible – which combines attractively priced natural materials with high quality, for example, wood with precious and coloured metals, and diamonds. Design inspired by foreign cultures is also equally fashionable.
· Comeback of the Classics – Classic cuts (the little black dress, Marlene Dietrich-style suit), multifunctional outfits that become day or evening wear depending on the accessories
Jewellery Look at macro trends
· Back to the Future – retro style, with inspiration drawn from the 70s and 80s, futurism and elements of sporty style.
Jewellery – black combined with white gold, silver, or steel as a central design element. A blend of glamour and punk styles, a return to symbols.
· Outstanding Styles – shoulder-enhancing pads, hourglass shape, timeless style: distinct cuts and extravagant details far from seasonal trends (this allows them to be worn for longer).
Jewellery Look at macro trends
Materials
Fashion
· 3D effect – materials that give a puffed-up impression, unfinished surfaces, threads in metallic colours, sculptural arrangement of ruffles
· Heavy Metal – large metallic surfaces in silver, platinum, gold and copper
· Glossy – satin, silk, shimmering layers, sequins, metallic embroidery and lace, leather
Jewellery
· Precious metals – red gold invariably reigns supreme.
· Gemstones – as large as possible, with inclusions that highlight their naturalness and authenticity, particularly in a unique colouration (intense, transparent).
We recommend the first part of the report on trends, prepared based on the lecture by Irmie Schüch-Schamburek / Trendvision during the inhorgenta europe trade fair.
Photographs (from top): Danuta Czapnik, Power & Amber. Photo by the company