Prints for apparel are no doubt one of the key trends this spring
and beyond.
At Textile Forum in London last week, floral prints with a Japanese sensibility were in full bloom.
At Textile Forum in London last week, floral prints with a Japanese sensibility were in full bloom.
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| Nunoya |
Barcelona-based distributor Nunoya specialises in quality
Japanese fabrics and offered a wide selection of prints and designs from Kokka,
a Japanese fabric producer with over 70 years of history.
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| Nunoya |
Kokka’s designs include traditional Japanese floral prints, abstract, geometric and the more quirky fun designs perfect for children. Base fabrics include 100% cottons, cotton/linen mixes, polyester, polyester and knits.
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| Nunoya |
Another Japanese company at the London fair was Yuwa Shoten which
showcased
fine quality cotton, linen or linen mixed fabrics printed in
Japan.
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| Yuwa Shoten |
The designs ranged from vintage
floral and roses, in modern and retro style to novelty children’s designs.
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| Yuwa Shoten |
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| McElroy Fabrics |
Elsewhere from British company McElroy Fabrics of Derbyshire
was a selection of feminine florals from their “Lady McElroy” luxury range. The designs have a painterly style in delicate strokes and soft pastels.
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| McElroy Fabrics |
Details on these suppliers and others are available on the Textile Forum website. Click HERE.
Photos: Lucia Carpio
In Paris last month, the Premiere Vision trade fair offered vivid reinterpretations of nature for a wide selection of fabric bases,
in particular botanical lushness, herbariums, fresh watercolour gardens and
bouquets gave designers much food for thought.
The most popular all-over prints feature wildflowers and
floral grounds scattered with birds.
The meeting of flora and fauna is also popular in more
tropical variations, in which jungle foliage and flowers are populated with
exotic animals. The passion for plants is also notable in laces, with a
selection of designs that are leafier rather than floral.
To see a selection of the designs, click HERE.
Première Vision Paris had conducted a survey on “The Best”,
gathered from interviewing buyers for their reaction to solid and decorative
fabrics for spring summer 17. The PV
teams interviewed 291 exhibitors representing every specialty: high fancy,
embroidery, laces, knits, prints, silks, shirting, tailoring, lining, tech,
premium relax and high-end jeanswear.
The survey revealed several themes for Spring Summer
2017. The most sought-after attribute
was lightness across all sectors. The desire for naturalness is moving away
from rusticity in favour of a dry feel; a blast of technicality works itself
into everyday wear and the apparent simplicity of visuals evoke a fresh, tonic
and refined spring summer 17.
Details on the Best survey are available on the Premiere Vision website. Click HERE.
Photos: Lucia Carpio
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