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Fur trends for Autumn/Winter 2012 December 23, 2011 (UK) |
The International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF) is delighted
present the coming fur trends for Autumn/Winter
2012-2013. There are three main themes for same :
Modern Bohemia, Folkoloric Mod, Lady Kitsch
Modern Bohemia
In today's global society, where we have unparalleled
access to travel, culture and ethnic influences of every
kind, it is no surprise that fashion is looking outside of it's
own borders to find inspiration from a culture clash of
colour, print & pattern and hence, lifting itself out of the
moody blues of the past few seasons. Colour is the big
story here - after seasons of grey upon grey, it's time to
leave the melancholy behind and look towards the brighter
skies of the future. The economic downturn has affected us
all and many have had to dig deep in order to come out the
other end with a renewed sense of purpose.
The experience has left us questioning the conventions
and convictions of societal structures and governance
along with the consumer driven fervor of the past few
decades. In an attempt to stop and appreciate the beauty
that already exists all around us, rather than constantly
searching outside of oneself, there is a renewed
recognition of what has already been.
The Arts & Crafts movement continues to be a source of
inspiration, while intelligentsia groups of the 20s and 30s
also play a key role. It's a new Age of Aquarius, where art,
intellect and bohemian idealism will give rise to the status
quo. It is a shifting feeling as the sands beneath our feet
start to dissolve - a kind of retro-futurism that sees us
looking to the great movements of the past in order to
create innovative possibilities for the future.
Colour - The palette is an offbeat mix of electric blackberry,
bitter chocolate and plum brown darks worked with a tawny
coral and mauve grey. Unexpected brights come in the
form of ribbon red and autumnal ochre, all worked back to
a dusted flesh tone neutral.
Folkoloric Mod
For our second trend we look to 1960s Britannia as a
starting point as well as the idea that tradition and heritage
will continue to be important. As we work our way through
these difficult economic times, the consumer will be more
comfortable with a familiar point of reference and nothing
tells the story of luxury like the lineage of a classic heritage
brand. With that being said, there is also a raw sense of
rebellion beneath this seemingly genteel exterior.
A juxtaposition between the established old guard and the
bright young things of the future. Here, we tap into the
angst of the British youth movement of the time, the
infamous clashes between Mods and Rockers and the
Brighton Beach riots of 1964 that sparked a moral panic
across the country.
We take our style cue from the Mods, who took pride in the
craftsmanship of a well-tailored suit, their love affair with
the fur hooded parka and of course, the pimped out
scooter. We also draw inspiration from their subculture
counterpart the Rockers, with their studded leather jackets,
supped up racer motorbikes and a hard-core rock & roll
attitude.
present the coming fur trends for Autumn/Winter
2012-2013. There are three main themes for same :
Modern Bohemia, Folkoloric Mod, Lady Kitsch
Modern Bohemia
In today's global society, where we have unparalleled
access to travel, culture and ethnic influences of every
kind, it is no surprise that fashion is looking outside of it's
own borders to find inspiration from a culture clash of
colour, print & pattern and hence, lifting itself out of the
moody blues of the past few seasons. Colour is the big
story here - after seasons of grey upon grey, it's time to
leave the melancholy behind and look towards the brighter
skies of the future. The economic downturn has affected us
all and many have had to dig deep in order to come out the
other end with a renewed sense of purpose.
The experience has left us questioning the conventions
and convictions of societal structures and governance
along with the consumer driven fervor of the past few
decades. In an attempt to stop and appreciate the beauty
that already exists all around us, rather than constantly
searching outside of oneself, there is a renewed
recognition of what has already been.
The Arts & Crafts movement continues to be a source of
inspiration, while intelligentsia groups of the 20s and 30s
also play a key role. It's a new Age of Aquarius, where art,
intellect and bohemian idealism will give rise to the status
quo. It is a shifting feeling as the sands beneath our feet
start to dissolve - a kind of retro-futurism that sees us
looking to the great movements of the past in order to
create innovative possibilities for the future.
Colour - The palette is an offbeat mix of electric blackberry,
bitter chocolate and plum brown darks worked with a tawny
coral and mauve grey. Unexpected brights come in the
form of ribbon red and autumnal ochre, all worked back to
a dusted flesh tone neutral.
Folkoloric Mod
For our second trend we look to 1960s Britannia as a
starting point as well as the idea that tradition and heritage
will continue to be important. As we work our way through
these difficult economic times, the consumer will be more
comfortable with a familiar point of reference and nothing
tells the story of luxury like the lineage of a classic heritage
brand. With that being said, there is also a raw sense of
rebellion beneath this seemingly genteel exterior.
A juxtaposition between the established old guard and the
bright young things of the future. Here, we tap into the
angst of the British youth movement of the time, the
infamous clashes between Mods and Rockers and the
Brighton Beach riots of 1964 that sparked a moral panic
across the country.
We take our style cue from the Mods, who took pride in the
craftsmanship of a well-tailored suit, their love affair with
the fur hooded parka and of course, the pimped out
scooter. We also draw inspiration from their subculture
counterpart the Rockers, with their studded leather jackets,
supped up racer motorbikes and a hard-core rock & roll
attitude.
