APLF Color & Material Trends Spring/Summer 2013

TREND III: SEDUCTION

Colors
A flowery spirit for a range of fresh, strange, sometimes nostalgic pastels. Mauve and lilac for a touch of charm and contemporary frivolity.

Materials & Textures Innovative Materials with a Delicate Feel
Kid / Supple lamb / Structured vintage grains / Stretch leather / Translucent materials / Transparent coatings / Small round perforations / Nubuck texture /Romantic motifs / Impressionist prints / Silk scarf prints, polka dots / Embroidery and mother-of-pearl trims / Bakelite trims / Artificial flowers / Tiny rhinestones.

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