Milan Unica: fabric trends for Autumn Winter 2017-18
The 23rd edition of the biannual Milano Unica trade fair for textiles and accessories took place in Milan from the 6th-8th of September. This edition was all about displaying the Autumn Winter 2017-2018 trends. The important fashion event brings together the relationship between raw material producers and fashion designers, as well as dictating the trends to the fashion world.
The theme of New Beginnings was based on the fact that the expo moved to a new location in Milan, but also a new viewpoint of fashion, focusing on new technologies in the textile industry and young designers.
THEMES TRENDING
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The accessories and materials were divided into 4 categories: Leather, Stone, Textiles and Technology. The focus was on buttons and metal accessories: wooden and organic materials, natural rustic textures and tones for accessories and clasps. Important Made In Italy manufacturers of high level took part, as well as international exhibitors, eg Japan and Korea.
What are the trends that we can be excited about when it comes to materials for AW17-18?
Well, it’s back to basics.
Black and white: Elegant tweeds, chunky winter knits and traditional tones will keep things in ‘check’ for those winter weekend breaks where only the trendiest warmth will do.
Back to Black: Black will the bold statement that will do the talking for winter AW 1718. Shiny and glittered textures, a vamp detail.
Layered materials: rich with textures and colours that recall the beauty we see in wood, the Earth and a mood board in mode #National Geographic. Elaborate knits and chunky winter warmers with designs that quote natures patterns and tones.
Multi coloured fur and a focus on soft, chenille and fluffy accessories, and comforting textures.
Winter flowers: romance and a #Pre Raphaelite’s dream wardrobe.
Colour wise: its all about winter turquoise tones paired against black. Ambers, mustards, orange and yellow hues are looking set to rustle up a storm in the scarf and accessories world also.
The highest level of craftsmanship Made in Italy and fashion tradesman throughout Italy and creativity of new talents of international design are evident at each special edition of Milano Unica, where threads are designed for a global fashion industry audience.
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