The International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF) is delighted present the coming fur trends for Autumn/Winter 2012-2013. There are three main themes for same : Modern Bohemia, Folkoloric Mod, Lady Kitsch
Modern Bohemia
In today's global society, where we have unparalleled access to travel, culture and ethnic influences of every kind, it is no surprise that fashion is looking outside of it's own borders to find inspiration from a culture clash of colour, print & pattern and hence, lifting itself out of the moody blues of the past few seasons. Colour is the big story here - after seasons of grey upon grey, it's time to leave the melancholy behind and look towards the brighter skies of the future. The economic downturn has affected us all and many have had to dig deep in order to come out the other end with a renewed sense of purpose.
The experience has left us questioning the conventions and convictions of societal structures and governance along with the consumer driven fervor of the past few decades. In an attempt to stop and appreciate the beauty that already exists all around us, rather than constantly searching outside of oneself, there is a renewed recognition of what has already been.
The Arts & Crafts movement continues to be a source of inspiration, while intelligentsia groups of the 20s and 30s also play a key role. It's a new Age of Aquarius, where art, intellect and bohemian idealism will give rise to the status quo. It is a shifting feeling as the sands beneath our feet start to dissolve - a kind of retro-futurism that sees us looking to the great movements of the past in order to create innovative possibilities for the future.
Colour - The palette is an offbeat mix of electric blackberry, bitter chocolate and plum brown darks worked with a tawny coral and mauve grey. Unexpected brights come in the form of ribbon red and autumnal ochre, all worked back to a dusted flesh tone neutral.
Folkoloric Mod
For our second trend we look to 1960s Britannia as a starting point as well as the idea that tradition and heritage will continue to be important. As we work our way through these difficult economic times, the consumer will be more comfortable with a familiar point of reference and nothing tells the story of luxury like the lineage of a classic heritage brand. With that being said, there is also a raw sense of rebellion beneath this seemingly genteel exterior.
A juxtaposition between the established old guard and the bright young things of the future. Here, we tap into the angst of the British youth movement of the time, the infamous clashes between Mods and Rockers and the Brighton Beach riots of 1964 that sparked a moral panic across the country.
We take our style cue from the Mods, who took pride in the craftsmanship of a well-tailored suit, their love affair with the fur hooded parka and of course, the pimped out scooter. We also draw inspiration from their subculture counterpart the Rockers, with their studded leather jackets, supped up racer motorbikes and a hard-core rock & roll attitude.
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