This story began when I was desperately searching for some kind of fashion inspiration. A way to get back into the groove of my fashion journey with Ninna Lu. Scrolling and researching for countless hours through the internet, I eventually realized I needed to go back to where it all started, Los Angeles. LA somehow brings me back to this groove, aside from the obvious of being surrounded and engulfed with street style fashion at the Fashion District. I needed to go back, but not to the showrooms. I needed to touch, see and feel the fabric. Textiles, in my opinion will always remain in style. It's what you produce with it that follow the trends. I am not a fashion designer by trade whatsoever, although I do have a huge respect and envy for those that dedicate their hours of their day to do the hard work. The LA Textile Show is such a great outlet to come experience the creativity vibes within the California Market Center's 13th Floor. I did also find myself attending an hour long seminar on Inspiring Stories of Upcoming Trends for Spring | Summer 2020 which was gracefully facilitated by Peclers Paris, a global trend and creative consulting firm with over fifty years of experience.
Fulfillment is the first of four factors that will represent the global trend for SS 2020. The consumer experience is no longer just about fashion, it is about enhancing one's wellness through color therapy and the balancing of chakras through various types of styles such as basic rustic with its pebble effects on white denim, Matisse inspired abstract colors, stretching the city in white, ethereal tech, beach couture, and beneficial prisms with its ombre print inspirations for enhanced color therapy.
There are color moods for each of the four factors. At the event, each exhibit represented colored and textured fabrics that hung on fishing lines. At the back of each textile is a label of the brand, type of fabric and booth number of that textile for a user-friendly approach for the whole entire show. I just have to point this out as it's a brilliant way of displaying their products rather than the typical swatches on hangers.
The presenter mentioned that consumers no longer are in need of uniform fashion. People want added value with a social responsibility to be environmentally friendly by eliminating excesses, waste and irregularities as well as wanting products to be beneficial to their well-being.
Impulses speaks more about adding equality to fashion (non binary). Styles such as organic sculpture for added value, unbridled romance, the added flamboyance of twisted classics, and the 80s glam of night fever. Those styles that aren't on this picture below but were also mentioned were grandiose casual with over the top, playing with the basics casual styles in oversized sweatshirts and shearling boots. Kitchen Kouture with small embellishments and trims, baroque revival, animal sensuality by embracing our darker side in layered chiffons.
Human fiction speaks about the hyper local focus of experiencing parts of the globe. Back to the future styles such as costumes portrayed in movies such as Black Panther or Crazy Rich Asians. Aspiring to humanity by helping your local community by buying local, charismatic funky provides an element of fantasy, hynotique street with its blending of prints & patterns along with the vibrant use of color, and flamboyance barbare playing with trims, metallic fabrications, hammered metals, and will also follow in the beauty industry.
Zero complex is basics evolved. The no snobbery mentality, being not so serious, being less posed, and more your authentic self. The unabashed glamour of the 80s, waterproof chic by protecting yourself from the elements with an 80s vibe, informal tailoring with graphic tees and having a sense of humor while being dressed up. Other styles mentioned were obsolete charm, tech it easy with the come back of the body con, bedroom creativity and informally festive.
Lastly, where I spent most of my time was with Mayu Silk Art and was able to create my own silk scarf with the guidance of Daniel.
Thank you so much for reading!
~ marissa