Colour trend for Spring/Summer 2018 - positivity infused with optimism

It is not easy to predict what the future will bring, but with the state of world affairs as they are, it is encouraging to learn that come Spring/Summer 2018, it will be a more positive global season infused with lots of optimistic colours, according to textile trends predicted at the just concluded Premiere Vision Paris trade fair which took place 7 - 9 February at the Parc des Expositions exhibition centre in Villepinte, north Paris.

It is an obvious study in simplicity, venturing optimistically between real and unreal sensibilities, with creative playfulness, interacting tones to enhance our everyday life.

Yellows and greens (turquoise, acid green, shadowy green), being bright and tasty are prominent, while equally key are the blues, especially a lilac colour called Heady Mauve.

Along with divine blues are real dark brown. pigmented water, aqua minerals, vitamins, bright shades, orangey reds, pinks, digital colours, stimulating, timeless, interesting when combined with neutrals.

Key colours.
For Womenswear Harmonies:-
1, Urban Primitive
Semi-floral, semi neon, weaves, jacquards
Strong focus on ultra bright shades, technical accents, trimmings in fuchsia
2, Icy Acids
Heavy mauve and cold tones, icy tones, aqua mineal
3, Floral Vibrations
Duos, bright duo combinations, embroidery, laces in a fresh spirit
Key:
Heady Mauve

Menswear:-
Shifting towards feminine influences, lighter, fresher approach.
Harmonies:-
1, Asphalt Flowers
Moving away from cold shades, khaki, dark brown replacing navy
Winter reds, pinks, esp. for shirts and polo's
2, Plant-like
Light colour ranges, Neutral softness
Flowery, neutral, bright tones and weaves, vegetal
3, Tonal Fantasy
Fantasy tone on tone, solid turquoise, artificial, cold coral for warm shades,
4, Black Asphalt and Red

All images © Lucia Carpio 2017