Back in June, 2010, I was given an assignment that involved piecing together a thorough prediction of fashion aka a trend forecast. In this case, RTW Spring/Summer 2011, for a certain designer - of which mine was Mr. Elie Saab. Now that the actual line has been unveiled, let us explore how accurate or inaccurate my predictions were, shall we?!
Exploration:
By researching Saab in and out, I discovered some of his very own design inspirations: feminism, romanticism, De Stijl and painters like Monet, stripes and geometric patterns and elements of his native homeland, Beirut, like the sun. I also noted that his most admired pieces are wedding gowns. By taking a look back to past collections, I realized that he commonly involves neutrals, pastels and bright colors. He is known for his immaculate creations using the following design characteristics: plunging necklines, embroidery, transparent fabrics, lace, pearls, feathers, beading, crystals, tulle, ruffles and more. After gathering and analyzing swatches from previous seasons (seen below):
Prediction:
...I then forecasted the palette for Sp/Su 2011 - golden-yellow hues, soft to ultra pink, earthy teal to sky blue gradation, lavenders and, of course, neutrals - tan/beige, gray and black tones:
The 6 S's of Spring/Summer 2011.
#1] Showstopper: Flashy: Gold, embellishments, glitter, shimmer, shine, fish scales, sparkle, crystals, zippers, bows, showy.
#2] Sleek Silhouettes: Curve-hugging: Sundresses, wrap-dresses, short, empire waist, form-fitting, polished, femme fatale.
#3] Strapless: Décolletage: Skin, bronzed, shoulders, back, sun-kissed, tasteful, flirty, feminine.
#4] Subtle Geometry: Balance: Stripes, symmetry, arrangement, dots, repetition, delicate, clever, patterns, lines.
#5] Sorbet: Sherbet: Layers, color depth, pixelated prints, blending, mixing, hues, tones, gradation, iridescent, rainbow.
#6] Sheer: Laces, mousseline, airy, comfortable, flowing, lightweight, satin, silk, chiffon.
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