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Trends Spring/Summer 2006
Nouvelle vague - 70s revival of luxury beaches
This trend awakens memories of the glamorous 70s - memories of Acapulco, Monte Carlo, Playboy, rich Americans and "la dolce vita". People want to enjoy life again, they delight in the exquisite. In fashion, this attitude finds expression in accurately tailored models. Everyone wants to make an impression, to experience a touch of luxury and freedom. Zany accessories are used for emphasis. The colors are reminiscent of fashionable seaside resorts - medium blue to sea blue, sand; aubergine and gray shades are highlighted by lighter or metallic effects. |  |
Living design
Here we meet "old friends" - classical elements from the past few decades are teamed with modern features. There is no one specific style - design forms part of everyday life, i.e. individual items are replaced from time to time to create a fresh look. Old shapes are taken as a model for new items of furniture and are finished using the latest technologies - for optimum comfort. Unusual and expressive shapes are used for special showpieces. The colors are young and modern, from orange/red and pink shades to yellow/green. Changeant colors that interact with the light are used as highlights for furniture upholstery leathers. |  |
Traveling in a multiethnic world
Freedom in fashion - young people wear what appeals to them. Styles from all over the world influence each other; different cultural influences merge together. What is needed is creativity and the ability to combine and coordinate materials ranging from African nature motifs to Indian saris and Hawaiian floral patterns. Soft, flowing materials predominate. From matt effects to high gloss - anything goes; metallic effects are likewise featured. There are no aggressive colors - sunshine yellow and apple green are used as accentuating colors. |  |
Looking forward to Germany's big event
The whole world is eagerly awaiting the soccer World Cup in Germany - the sporting event of 2006. Everything revolves around sport - its influence is felt throughout daily life and also in fashion. Everyone is getting ready, not just for the matches themselves, but also for the celebrations surrounding the event. Being there is everything. Fashions must be practical, comfortable and casual, to demonstrate one's sporty credentials. This trend uses a wide range of colors, from pale orange to blue and yellow. Brilliant and in some cases fluorescent shades are also featured, as well as metallic effects combined with matt shades. |  |
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