# Illusory Printed Knit Garments Philli Wood Shows Faux Knits at the Westminster Grad Show 2013 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philli-wood References: [fredbutlerstyle.blogspot](http://fredbutlerstyle.blogspot.ca/2013/05/saturday-24th-may-university-of.html) & [westminsterfashion.squarespace](http://westminsterfashion.squarespace.com/phillipa-wood/) Philli Wood is one of the incredibly talented designers to have their work featured at the [University Of Westminster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baublebar-collegiate-collection) Graduate Fashion Show 2013; and the unusual collection is capturing a lot of attention. The garments make an interesting juxtaposition of winter looks with summery colors; combining a jumbo-sized screen printed [chunky knit pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit) with amped-up sorbet colors like psychedelic pink and neon nectarine. Even though the models are mostly covered head-to-toe -- wrapped with cowls, jackets and scarves -- the looks have a fresh summery vibe to them. Thematically, the oversized prints are not the only big part of the collection. The [layered voluminous silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line), coloring and knitwear references make this womenswear collection exude warmth. The inventive garments by Philli Wood are truly a testament to this young designer's bright future in the fashion industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Faux Knit Fashion:** The trend of creating faux knit garments using printed fabrics opens opportunities for cost-effective and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional knitwear. - **Seasonal Juxtaposition:** Combining winter looks with summery colors in fashion designs creates a unique and attention-grabbing contrast, providing for disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Innovative Silhouettes:** The use of layered and voluminous silhouettes in fashion designs offers opportunities for innovative approaches in creating unique clothing pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of faux knitwear as a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional knitwear. - **Textile Printing:** The industry of textile printing can expand with the development of innovative printing techniques to create faux knit print fabrics. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** The apparel manufacturing industry can benefit from the use of new silhouettes and seasonal juxtapositions to create fresh and trend-setting clothing lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Hand- Knitted Joint Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Faux Fur Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection.md) - [Vibrant Winter-Ready Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-6.md) - [Graphic-Detailed Cozy Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-more-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Ambitious Luxury Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips.md)