Trend Forecast spring/summer '08

[gius]

Ok this was sent in by Mathewthew

This is the discribtion of SS08 Womens Inspiration from WGSN.
That's all I got from my friends....Hope it helps!!!~

Equatorial:
Discover a new World of pared-down expression that promotes a neo-primitive Puritanism.
Be inspired by the freedom of the abstract. Natural science acts as a muse, as we look to the exotic and the importance of nature and human touch in creating captivatingly modern mutations that exude a Delphic uniqueness.

Warped:
Revel in a fantastical and ever-so-slightly insane dimension, as if in a dream.
Enter our strangely sublime Warped world, where we become the mixmasters, taking you on a mind-bending rollercoaster ride to explore the toxicity of beauty, providing mesmerizing retinal confections. Be inspired by and create a mishmash of art, film, music, fashion, magic and madness: come on if you dare:

Good Life:
Create an atmosphere of sheer enjoyment and pursue the pleasure principal to create the Good Life from coast to coast, with a joyous celebration of “newstalgia” ( the postmodern revival of past comforts).
Revel in the beneficial aspects of summer outdoors and relish the basic no-mod-cons surroundings, bringing a carefree freedom from modern-day living.

 

[J'ador-DioR]

It sounds delicious. Thanks

 

[SomethingElse]

I wish that forecast could be my horoscope... hmmm, perhaps it is. But I'll have to move to Venice Beach, California to really pull it off!

 

[Monkiwrensh]

I really like the sound of the warped theme. I hope this inspires a more futuristic perspective of how people dress that Balenciaga hinted at last season. Or perhaps I'm looking at this from the wrong angle. Like the idea of taking inspiration from film and books!!

I just hope this Good Life motif doesn't fall into the boho look that seems to pop up every other year.

 

[fotogenic models]

why am i getting a 50s 'summer in the hamptons' feel when i think about 'good life'?

 

[litchickuk]

whereas im getting 1920's Serpentine!
I see lots of beads - replacing the sequin fever!

 

[litchickuk]

oooh im thinking Aztec prints - and mexicana - for the equatorial thing!

This could go in any direction - thats the bit i love about the forecasting!

 

[ShesElectric]

S/s '08 Trend Predictions

Women's wear

Any predictions as to what colors we’ll be drowning ourselves in?

 

[ShesElectric]

I came across this prediction from a trend forecasting site... agree disagree?

I love the crayola green idea and especially the violets but I'm not so sure about the reds...

 

[defiled]

unicolor coordination ...it's going to take over

 

[ShesElectric]

unicolor coordination ...it's going to take over

Why do you say that?

 

[Alejandro]

i predict a riot.

 

[MulletProof]

Why do you say that?

it was done by most of the parisian houses last season.. I think it's a strong probability, but who knows.

 

[ApertureRomance]

why am i getting a 50s 'summer in the hamptons' feel when i think about 'good life'?

Prada resort is giving me those vibes too.

 

[ApertureRomance]

I agree !

Happy purple is here to stay , not so sure about the green but I like the muted tones and colours , less of the garish Dior chartreuse please !

 

[DandyWarhol]

that mildly horrid bright pink/black combo.

 

[pinksatin]

how is this thread different from the S/S 08 trend predictions thread? Shouldn't they be merged? I love reading the forecasting discussion, don't get me wrong but just wondering if we really need two threads for it.

 

[thefunkykitten]

Women's wear

Any predictions as to what colors we’ll be drowning ourselves in?

PINK is gonna be big i think - dusky, interesting tones aswell as bubblegum shades. i think it'll work well with white, and clashed with oranges and reds, and beiges. Lilac also looks set to make an impact!

 

[Tushka_BeLLa]

bring back the ladylike looks of summer 2003

 

[seanutbutter]

I hope kitten heels make a comeback on the major runways.