Denim By PV  is the most reputed denim show and attracts exhibitors and visitors from around the world. The show held on 23rd and 24th May , 2012.. The show authorities have generated a trend report from the show and we are pleased to bring out the details from the report.

The report mentions that fit and detail play up feminine and masculine elements . An opulent ,charming and glamorous season underpinned by essence and substance , with comfort and stretch driving the new sexy / easy looks forward. A season that only looks simple , thanks to cleaner , more refined surfaces.

The three key directions are :

• Eccentric Glam

• Glam and Raw

• Glitter Glam

Eccentric Glam

A bold embrace of feminine weapons of choice in the game of seduction. Decorated pieces, carefully positioned details, diluted aspects softened handles , brushed and warm surfaces.

Glam and Raw

• A bravura demonstration of true masculine appeal .
• Heavy and original weights , dark and mysterious effects.
• Rubber coatings, imitation leather and skin aspects.

Glitter Glam

• Clearly situating jeanswear in an array of irrestibly charming universe .
• Metallic Reflections , glossy coatings, jewel-like accessories, diffused halos.

Focus

Extra Decorated

• All over prints on denim , particularly floral patterns or small repeating scarf patterns.
• Little decorative images applied all over .
• Carefully placed details.

Diluted Effects (washing effects)

• Drawing with diluted color with one melting into another.
• Wet look dilutions.
• Moving aspects, pretenders.

Metallic Soul

• Slightly stained by metallic powder.
• Charcoal wefts creating luminous light deep into the heart of fabrics.

Warm and Wooly

• Brushed finishes on the inside , a generally warm and cosy effect for extra soft handles .
• Cotton, wool , cashmere mixes.
• Soft and worn fabrics.

Warm and Blurry

• Thrown yarns , sophisticated yarns.
• Precise weaves and washing outs.

 

New takes on Tradition

• Classical patterns reborn in jeanswear and treated to typically denim treatments .
• A more contrified spirit.
• Denim inspired by suitings, herringbones, stripes and small structures.

Sophisticated Rusticity

• An irregular look , knop multi coloured yarns .
• A distressed but chic aspect.

Contrasting Behaviours

• 2 major and totally opposite directions .
• Super stiff or extra supple – no place for anything in between.

Mysterious

• Extremely dark, slightly contrasted here and there for strange halos .
• A succession of different treatments for mysterious effect.
• Complex fabrics that defy an easy recognition of their treatment processes .

Coated Darks

• Continued importance of coated surfaces.
• In shiny or opaque versions.
• Coatings that add color intensity effects.

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