modebranchen.NU no. 4 / December 2015 | Page 20

Fashion trends AW2016-17 Space journeys Parallel with the nature trend we see a counter trend. In this trend, fashion designers are inspired by the technological world and space journeys – a trend heavily based on materials. - The clothes are very simple – you wear few pieces to achieve a minimalistic, almost futuristic look with focus on materials such as neoprene, light-weight down and rubbery or shiny sur- faces, says As Øland and adds ANERKJENDT that functionality is key in this trend. And even though the ma- terials are functional, they are breathable and comfortable to wear. As in the nature trend, it’s essential that the clothes feel KAFFE BLENDSHE comfortable. A part of the technology-based trend mixes sports into the look. Widely different sports such as yoga, mindfulness, cycling, tri- athlon and extreme sports inspire the style. - It’s interesting to see how yoga inspires this part of the fashion scene, but then again – it’s all BLEND about bringing in contrasts – the contrast to high technology, where urban-minded people PULZ JEANS find a half hour to do yoga and meditation in the midst of their busy lives surrounded by high- tech – or at least to dream about a half hour’s peace and quiet and to reflect their dream in the way they dress, the trend expert elaborates. In terms of colours the theme DUCKFEET SHINE is dominated by many grey and black tones – some of the colours are shiny or metallic. The look can be mellow using these neutral colours or it can be spiced up using sharp accent colours such as pink, sun yellow or pur- ple. The heavy colours are also used on whole items such as FRANSA LINDBERGH down jackets or rainwear. 20 | ISSUE NO 04 DECEMBER 2015 | MODEBRANCHEN. UNMADE LOFINA