SILK

Gloss and flowing drape predestine silk for seductive feminity. In contrast to woolly volume it will be indispensable next winter. An elegant brilliance will be more discreet than in previous seasons and will strive for sophistication. Surface reliefs extend from three dimensional Matelasses up to eleborate origami Plisses. Prints tend towards Camaieux harmonies with measured bold accents. Art deco and modern painting combine artistically floral motif s.

Key Items:

- Satin, Duchesse
- Silk twill
- Silk stretch
- Laque & chintz
- Crepe
- Flowing silk jersey
- Changeant
- Silk checks (dart tartans)
- Satin stripe on taffeta
- Plisse, origami pleats
- Matelasse-weaves
- Art deco jacquard
- Ties & cashmere patterns
- Graphic prints
- Graphic & floral motifs

EMBROIDERIES, LACE

Decoration and embellishment remain a strong fashion impluse. However, it presents itself considerably more discreetly, earthier and thus more sophisticated. Refined they enrich outfits with a feminine touch and lavish complexity. Matallic reflexes stimulate darks in oxidized bronze, copper and graphite shades, Glazed yarns refine lingerie colours. The motif inspiration extends from linear graphic via art deco right through to futuristic geometry. Embroidery becomes attractive through the extremely wide range of grounds and embroidery silks used.

Key Items:

- Chantilly
- Raschel overprints or with gloss effect
- Simpler geometric & graphic lace
- Arabesques
- Art deco motifs
- Kimono patterns
- Graphic in mix with geometry
- Matt/brilliant embroidery
- Rellef-like multi-layer embroidery (3D effect)
- Sequin embroidery
- Over-embroidered furs & velours
- Full voluminous embroidery yarns

KNITWEAR

Knitwear and knitted goods ideally interpret the new volumes of the season. Comfortable and cosy, they fatter soft angora or cashmere-soft. Melange yarns subtly define neutrality. Milled knits protect naturally. Coarse wick and impressive boucle yarns provide knits with authentic plasticity. Viscose, PA and metal yarns have an elegant gloss. Flowing fine knits puts itself in modern Drapes and refects in chintz and lacquer finish. Rational Milano-jersey has a contemporary look in precise outfits.

Key Items

- Milano-Jersey
- Punto Roma
- 3D effects
- Double-knits with wrong-side effects
- Felted Knit
- Lana Cotta
- Authentic tweed & boucle yarns
- Relief knits
- Cloque effects
- Positioned felt or Devore fnishes
- Animal skin structures
- Hairy fur optics
- Gloss effects in viscose, silk or metal
- Flowing silky fine knits
- Open, light, also multilayer knits
- Graphic patterns

COTTON

On the one hand, cotton defines itself as high quality in compact, linear fabrics, on the other, authentic and casual in wash and dyed finishes. Urban cotton is compactly woven in twisted yarns and prefers satin, twill or diagonal structures. With technics it gets even finer. Stretch has a top priority for the new slim silhouette. Slightly structured, over-dyed and brushed cotton propagate the casual attitude. CO/polyester facilitate differentiated wool-like optics. Retropatterns like faux-unis, suit stripes and blurred checks are favourites. Shirts apostrophize fine and discreetly patterned neo-classic. Regimental stripes, refined checks and tartans casually achieve a new look.

Key Items

- High density
- Preppy twisted cotton
- Twills & diagonals
- “Retro” suit pattern
- CO/WO
- Bi-stretch
- Techno blends
- Leather & authentic finish
- Oily finish
- Organic Cotton
- Velvet
- Corduroy
- Discreet stripes & mini-graphics for urban shirts
- Stretch shirts
- Regimental stripes
- Flannels
- Changeant
- Dobbie & jacquard
- Art deco prints

WOOL

Perfectly dressed - distinctive twills and double fabrics in fine and dense woolens are regarded as trendesetters. With a technical finish, wool features future aspect. Smaller, refined graphics and male inspired patterns are in demand. Knitted fabrics, full serges and double faces are predestined for monochrome coats.Patterned and self-printed fabrics liven up fancy coats. Wool radiates a casual appeal in blends with linen and cotton. Knitted glen checks and tweed make patterns more gentle.

Key Items

- Precious wool
- Heavy classics (Sarge, tricotine)
- Luxury lustrous plains (WO/WS)
- Male pattern (dogtooth, green check suit stripes)
- Techno-wool
- Glossy finish
- Double weaves
- Fluid crepes
- Flannel, felt
- Recoloured Brit checks
- Dart tartans
- Relaxed wool (WO/CO, WO/LI)
- Wool jersey
- Printed, fancy wool
- Tweed
- Broken boucles
- “Fur Appeal”

FUNCTIONAL FABRICS

Performance and high-tech appeal are in the fashion focus. Dense technics like Shape Memory twills or sporty nylon canvas are part of the basic equipment. Brushed synthetic leather and coated velvets spoil with a soft touch. A science fiction like look is provided by lacquered, high-gloss and metallic structures. Matelasse and sandwich quilting have a geometric quilted look. Changeants elegantly attract attention to themesleves. Natural Technics (CO/PA, CO/PL) combine technical performance with natural authenticity.

Key Items

- High density PL
- Shape Memory with cotton
- Chintz
- Leather coatings
- Black warp
- Metallics
- Sandwich & relief quilting
- Bondings
- Power-stretch
- Climate control techincs
- Micro & mesh structures
- Techno felt