ANIMISTIC FIBERS
The human and animal planet go arm in arm. It is the era of the ecologistic philosophy: relations with animals become intuitive and animistic. And the consumer starts to become aware of the life of a fabric, whether it is the fleece of a champion sheep, the soft fur of an angora rabbit, or that of a deer or fox. Echoing the colors of our four-legged friends, fabrics will try to imitate these qualities creatively, becoming hairier and furrier, with boucles, scraped qualities, organic jacquards, coated materials, compact structures.
ANDROGYNOUS CLASSICS
The revival of the androgynous look has contaminated fashion. Doses of femininity and masculinity are mixed together for a unisex effect. The accentuated shoulders and pronounced waistline maintain a smooth aspect for coordinates. Traditional and vintage colors. The masculine aspect of these fabrics will be tempered in the feminine tints, soft handle and light weights, with a particular sheen in the finishing.
ARTISTIC TRADITIONS
The season celebrates the return of “hand-made”, with touches of imagination and unique qualities. Creativity and culture are the recipe for unifying people, and patterns will flourish in a society that renews its love of nature through art and design. These last ingredients will be seen in multicolored tweeds, printed woolens, over-embroidered fabrics, knitted fabrics with multiple yarns and crocheted trim.
Winter 2011-2012 reflects the codes of human relations Fashion rediscovers its intimate link to nature and human beings
The family comes first. Its social value and concept can be reflected in infinite shadings. Also as a source of inspiration for hordes of stylists and designers. The affinity of spirits, same sex couples, adopted children, pets around the hearth.
These are the families that will make up society in the future. If it is true that there is strength in numbers, then in the world of design the fashion house will become more important than the individual designer. And the art of weaving will gain strength and vigor, as if to emphasize this intimate communion with nature, a universe of animals, food and landscapes. In this setting, the collections for fall-winter 2011/2012 rediscover touches of creativity in the weaves and fabrics rich in fibers. There will be room in the wardrobe for imaginative prints, high-performance jerseys and magnificent colors.
TENDER BASICS
We’re having another baby boom. Ideas from the world of infants will provide the inspiration for soft, beautifully worked fabrics, made from simple materials like jersey, decorated with baby velvet, lace and taffeta. Babies are beautiful in the colors too, that will be very pale with a luminous, vaporous patina in shades like whipped cream and egg yolk.
RURAL ROMANTICS
The colors of the wardrobe speak the language of the farmyard. An intimate place to share with the family, in the company of animals. Healthy, structured fabrics evoke the romantic shades of the country, with fringed and scalloped hems and winter cottons in masculine styles, wool in tiny patterns and corduroy.
URBAN INVISIBLES
Merging into the urban cityscape. Reversal of styles, the evening look worn by day. Bomber jackets in shiny leather and jackets in technical textiles will be worn with striped silk shirts, metallic denims, fluid knits and touches of trimming for a more feminine sensation.
