Charlotte Linton's Autumn/Winter 2012 collection is heavily informed by a two-toned approach to fashion. Interestingly enough, the two tones selected are a light teal and a deep red, colors that are most often suited to the warmer months.
Linton's appreciation of the unusual comes to the fore in her Autumn/Winter 2012 set. Tied scarves are used to create dresses, belts and head wraps, adding aspects of versatility to the line.
Intense pattern clashing is also central to the pieces. Inspired by artist Rockwell Kent's paintings of Inuit communities, Linton imprinted similar images of landscapes and the wild outdoors onto her apparel. The unusual mixture of plaid, stripes, geometric shapes and animal prints comes together flawlessly.
Two-Toned Textiles
Charlotte Linton's Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection is Strictly Teal and Red
Trend Themes
1. Two-toned Fashion - Opportunity for designers to experiment with unconventional color combinations in their collections.
2. Versatile Accessories - Potential for fashion brands to incorporate multi-functional accessories like tied scarves into their designs.
3. Pattern Clashing - Chance for designers to mix and match various patterns, prints, and textures to create visually striking apparel.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Designers can explore new color combinations, versatile accessories, and pattern clashing to offer unique and innovative fashion collections.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Manufacturers can adapt their production processes to accommodate the demand for two-toned textiles that blend unconventional colors.
3. Retail & E-commerce - Retailers and online platforms can feature two-toned fashion, versatile accessories, and pattern clashing as a way to attract fashion-forward customers.