Trend Showcase Transports Visitors to The New Dimension
Trend forecasters, take note: “More is more” will be the mantra for much of what’s expected for Spring/Summer 2021.
That’s the guidance Texworld USA attendees received from The Doneger Group, which presented the Spring/Summer 2021 trends presentation at the Javits Convention Center in New York Monday. Romney Jacob, Doneger director of consulting, presented the four macro trends— Fundamental, Diaphanous, Alteration and One World—that were curated by Kai Chow, the firm’s creative director.
Fundamental
The main tenants of this trend include the push and pull of Essential and Classic. Essential colors will include the “most basic, everyday colors you have to have,” including taupe, chambray, khaki and navy, Jacob said. Fabrics will have softer hand feels, with natural and cellulose fibers, pima cotton, natural linen and silk. Classic colors will be new versions of red, blue and white, as well as updated grays, golden yellow and teal. Fabrics will include Georgette, crepe and EcoVero viscose.
Diaphanous
The push and pull of this trend, which focuses on innovation in tech materials, will be Light and Radiance. Light colors will be new whites, pale gray, sand, wispy green and mauve, with algae, spider silk and corn polymer fabrics. Radiance will be electric pastel green and aqua shades, with air mesh, 3D jacquard and sheer jersey fabrics.
Alteration
This macro trend will demonstrate the divergence between Washi Paper and Vivid Plastic. Washi colors will be pretty midtones that are whitened for softened effect, such as peach and spearmint green. Fabrics will include recycled polyester, polyurethane paper and cellulose rayon. The Plastic palette will be bright, super saturated colors, with fabrics containing handloom effects and structural weaves.
One World
A celebration of global heritage, One World will be represented by the dual factions of Acrylic and Pigment. Acrylic colors will be exotic and bright jewel tones, with purple as the most important hue, Jacob noted. Fabrics will include cotton, silk, raffia and polyester. Pigment palette colors will contain more earthen and rich vegetable tones, with rayon, acrylic, polyester and nylon fabrics. The exploration of trends will continue at Texworld USA on Tuesday at the “Big Data and Manufacturing—How to Effectively Capitalize on the Next Big Trend” panel, where attendees can receive an education on how to aggregate data from retailers and manufacturers for better style predictions. Meanwhile, MintModa’s Sharon Graubard will lead a floor tour linking her top trends with show exhibitors, and a ‘”Global Sourcing Trends” panel will break down how current trade policies are shaping the sourcing industry. Those who sit in on the “Collection is Key to Circularity” panel will learn what supply chains really need to achieve circularity.