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Barren Wasteland

Trend Talking 2012/2013 Lifestyle trend predictions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

The Devil is in the Details

Collision Course

Hidden Inner

Bare Essentials

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8, 9, 10, 11

12, 13, 14, 15

16, 17, 18, 19

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Barren Wasteland outlines a societal reaction to the over exposed daily routine our lives have become. With an overload and dependency on technology, the simple activities in life have been replaced with computer screens, cell phones and I-pads, this trends is a reaction to the technological era and sees society “check out” from the daily exposure and vulnerability left behind by technology.

With the end of the world being nigh society as a whole are searching for deeper meanings, whether it be within ancient secret societies such as the illuminati or with the search for outer worldly creators through items such as the Mars rover Curiosity. The very essence of our lives are changing and at a rapid rate as we start to look out side of our comfort zone and venture into the unknown.

Within this trend various interpretations branch out namely, The Devil is in the Details, Collision Course, Hidden Inner and Bare Essentials. Each of these sub themes hone in on certain directions that art, culture and design are gravitating towards.

Key words: Societal reaction, denouncing technology, rebellion

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The

De

vil is in th

e D

eta

ils This trend is centered around items that “protect” the body and emerges within a post- punk era. The armored glove, made, popular by Daphnie Guinness, is a centralized piece within this movement.

The trend further emerges within a time of a uncertain future due to the ever increasing natural disasters, war and poverty.

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PATTERN AND PRINTS textured, honey comb, detailed, 3 Dimensional, quilted


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FABRIC AND TEXTURES Dimensional, Double Faced Wool, Leather, Woven Textures, Structured Pleats, Slow Coiled , Crafted

The Devil is in the Details 6 9 10

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TRIM AND ACCESSORIES Mixed metal, cuffs, metal elements, protecting the inner


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llision

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urse

The trend collision course is based on the macro trend of oscillation and the concept of fussing opposing elements. this trend explores the delicate relationship between contrast differences in search for a modern day beauty. this is seen through intertwining differing elements such as the hard and soft, rough and smooth, combining fragile elegance with blunt structures. it is though the fusion of these contradictory elements than the true impact of beauty can be heightened (WGSN,2012)

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PRINT AND PATTERN

Mismatched, Disturbed Patterns, Angular Geographic’s, pursuit of beauty, contrasting elements, opposing fusion

Collision Course

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FABRIC AND TEXTURES

Collision Course

Clashing Prints, Materials and Colurs, Fusion of the Natural with Synthetic

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TRIM AND ACCESSORIES mixing elements, hard and soft, feminine and masculine, raw and polished

Collision Course

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Hid

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This trend sees a further withdraw from not only technology but society as well.

This rejection of society is seen through one concealing their identity.

The idea of one covering up who they are, further stems from the idea to need to protect ones self.

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PATTERN AND PRINTS

Hidden Inner

Abstract, Fragmented, Layering, Sense of Fluidity and Movement

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FABRIC AND TEXTURES

Hidden Inner

Textured Woolens, Lightweight Elements, Yarn Slubs,

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TRIMS AND ACCESSORIES oversize is key, cocoon coats

Hidden Inner

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Bare Essen4als

This trend is about stripping away the added extras, it is about decluttering the daily lives and embracing the inner. This trend is a extension from the minimalistic trend and current sheer trend, however taking it a step further, by exposing elements of the body through clear Perspex.

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PATTERN AND PRINTS

Bare Essentials

Meltdown, Undefined, Textural, Transparent

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FABRIC AND TEXTURES

Bare Essentials

Elements that are exposed

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TRIMS AND ACCESSORIES Hints of exposure, perspex, clear finishes

Bare Essentials

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