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Denim Trend Analysis #3: New Commuters

AW 21/22 Denim Trend Analysis: New Commuters

18. December 2020

The latest Denim Trend Forecast by BLUEZONE explores the seasonal theme HOPETIMISM which stands for hope and optimism – it is a mindset that explores new ways and perspectives during a very challenging time to fulfil new market needs. For this, the BLUEZONE Trend Team has defined the coming seasons with two distinct consumer groups in mind. The first main consumer group is called HOPE which stands for a better world and challenges the way we consume fashion with a significant focus on ethical and sustainable fashion. The second major consumer group is called OPTIMISM which takes a more hedonist approach to denim and fashion, living under the ‘You Only Live Once’ motto.

The 3 trends shaped by HOPE are:

SLOW stands for timeless design where global manufacturing becomes local.
MEDICAL HEROES idolises our new protectors and defines a new era of clean workwear in denim.
NEW COMMUTERS responds to a real need for useful denim to reinvent utility.

The 3 trends shaped by OPTIMISM are:

FAST craves the latest in luxury and statement fashion and denim.
LONDON ACID JAZZ is a creative haven for global streetwear and new cultural influences.
CREATE is an explosion of contrasting textures, fashion shapes, function and colour.

BLUEZONE TREND THEME #3: NEW COMMUTERS

A new world of urban and interurban travellers

A gritty “survivalism” feel

New options for design

Utility pockets fulfil a real need, for masks, gel, gloves…

Make way for useful utility denim product designs

Think commuting in the subway, bus, train, plane…

Smart & trend related utility clothing shopping & popular gatherings

Leisure utility & sartorial utility

Required in Universities & office spaces

Commuting requires us to use fabrics which protect us against microbial and viruses

No gimmicks, only reliable innovation

ACME R&D, legitimate certified results

Anti-microbia innovation – Think PG DENIM > Fuck Microbia or TONELLO > Sanicare

Protective coatings

Protection through innovation in fibers

For the first time visitors could enjoy browsing the latest qualities for Fabrics, Prints, Additionals and Denim all in one inspiring space at FABRIC DAYS. To discover the Autumn.Winter 21/22 trend analysis for Fabrics, Prints and Additionals, click here.

Take a look through the latest denim colours, finishings and shapes highlighted in the NEW COMMUTERS trend theme as well as labels, rivets, buttons and trims rounding off the BLUEZONE Trend Forum.

Be curious about the innovations that will be presented at our upcoming shows!


Plan Your Visit To FABRIC DAYS

BACK TO BUSINESS WITH FABRIC DAYS

Business, inspiration and industry exchange – this is what awaits you at FABRIC DAYS from 1 – 3 September 2020 at MOC Munich. Start now to plan your safe visit at FABRIC DAYS and browse our collections ahead of the show.

We feel the need and the enthusiasm of the industry to meet face to face again and to gather new inspiration. At FABRIC DAYS, you get the chance to meet your suppliers in person and to experience fabrics and accessories in real life. Use the three fair days for collection design, exchange and inspiration!

We want to provide you and the industry with the right tools to return to business: a professional event, our selected portfolio and an inspirational trend forum. Now it’s your turn: Share the HOPETIMISM spirit and the need to take action again with us.

We are very motivated to organise the first textile trade fair after lockdown as we enter the final stages of organisation. FABRIC DAYS will present a select portfolio of around 700 collections presented by 300 significant German and European exhibitors. Novelties for Autumn.Winter 21/22 are presented across 5 sections: Fabrics, Additionals, Denim & Sportswear, Innovations and Sourcing.

Autumn.Winter 21/22 novelties from (f.l.t.r.): Pongees, Leadford & Logan, Ercea International, E. Miroglio, Bitzer u. Single

Most of the participating manufacturers at FABRIC DAYS are our established partners with sometimes decades of experience exhibiting at our MUNICH FABRIC START shows. But we also have some very exciting “new entries” this season like Vialaton Martin & Fils in the Fabrics area, Bartateks Tekstil in the Denim area, Smartfiber AG at Innovations and Le Studio Copenhagen in our Design Studios area. We are very thankful for the trust the industry has in us – be it manufacturers who have supported us over the years or exhibitors who are brave enough to participate the first time during these challenging times.

Pontetorto

La fille

Furpile Idea

Free Time, Zoeppritex

Plan your trade fair visit now by browsing all exhibitors and get an overview of the offer in our BRAND SEARCH.

Now also available for FABRIC DAYS, you can also get additional information about exhibitors and the trade fair via our official MUNICH FABRIC START TRADE FAIR APP – available for download in all App Stores. The app launched in 2019 offers the chance to plan your visit before the show and collect exhibitor information during as well as after the fair.

Please be sure that we are well aware of the great responsibility and challenge that comes with organising an event in the current times. We have implemented extensive measures and hygiene rules, which go beyond local and international requirements, in order to minimize the risk of infection on site.

The entire planning and layout of the fair areas is designed to prevent crowding while considering the valid hygiene and safety measures. We have limited the exhibition space to the easily accessible halls 1 – 4 on the ground floor of the MOC with corresponding aisle widths throughout as well as defined entrance and exit areas. All necessary precautions are taken to ensure the minimum distance of 1.5m can be maintained at all times. We have also switched to purely digital ticketing with controlled access points by only trade professionals in order to minimise contact.

You can find our Hygiene and Safety FAQ as well as regular Covid-19 updates via the FABRIC DAYS homepage before the show as well as on site via suitable media and specially trained personnel.

Our tip: Arrange appointments with your most important partners now in advance and divide your team in the best possible way – then, alongside the measures taken regarding infection protection, there is nothing standing in the way of a safe and relaxed visit to the fair.

In addition to the select exhibitor portfolio, we were able to organise an informative trend forum under the seasonal title HOPETIMISM at FABRIC DAYS. You will have the chance to get an insight into the trend themes and be inspired for your collection design and order planning. As well as the in-depth descriptions of each of our seasonal trend themes, the trend forum also includes relevant fabrics from our exhibiting manufacturers. Detailed insights into our trend themes, their influences and seasonal colours can also be found in our TREND FORECAST for Autumn.Winter 21/22 – now available for sale.

What’s left is to organize your arrival and your stay in Munich. We are also having some tips for you about these topics – have a look at our DIRECTIONS & PARKING and our HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS. We can’t wait to see you at FABRIC DAYS!

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FABRIC DAYS AUTUMN.WINTER 21/22

 

OPENING HOURS

1 SEPTEMBER 2020 · 9.30 AM – 6.30 PM
2 SEPTEMBER 2020 · 9.30 AM – 6.30 PM
3 SEPTEMBER 2020 · 9.30 AM – 4.00 PM

 

LOCATION

MOC Munich | Halls 1 – 4 Ground floor
Lilienthalallee 40
D – 80939 Munich


Weavabel Insist on Sustainable

Established over 30 years ago Weavabel provides Garment branding solutions, managing fashion brands trims from design to delivery in several regions across the globe.  Over the years, their product range has expanded through innovations and latest technologies to help brands stand out in the market place. Their product range includes, labels, swing tickets, branded packaging, badges, metal trims, heat transfers, leather products and much more.

Especially over the last 3 years, Weavabel has heavily invested in developing sustainable materials for fashion branding to help brands meet their sustainable needs and goals.  With sustainable sourcing, recycling and improved innovations in production methods they will launch their latest range with us at Munich Fabric Start!

Behind the Brand

When talking about sustainability, what images come to mind?  Green, brown flecked effects, grainy feels?  Our designers questioned, does this have to be?  To support premium brands that want to make an impression with their trims yet meet the company’s sustainable goals we wanted to develop a premium sustainable product range to support this.  So, we’ve moved through a journey with our eco ranges, initially producing very basic products to our latest range which includes techniques such and embossing, debossing and die cutting to give a premium finishes.

What’s in the range?

Bamboo paper and tape– Bamboo is both a sustainable and renewable alternative for making paper.  As compared with traditional wood sources, bamboo is ready for harvest after 2 to 3 years while traditional wood materials take 5 to 8 years and doesn’t require replanting after harvesting.

Stone paper – Stone paper is made from crushed stone waste rather than from wood-pulp.  Water is not used in the production and to produce the paper only takes 15% of the energy standard paper uses and only 67% less CO2 is released during production.  The paper is totally waterproof and fluid resistant and it’s durable and can withstand water, grease and dirt.

FSC paper – FSC certified paper allows traceability and ensures the highest environmental and social standards are met in the paper.

Biodegradable seal – Seals made from D2W substances which break-down over time, this normally is between 2 – 5 years and these only biodegrade when put in landfill with active microorganism environment.

Recycled polyester tape and labels – Tape produced using post-consumer recycled yarns reducing landfill.

Organic cotton labels – 100% Organic Cotton Labels produced using GOTS certified materials.  Organic cotton is grown organically in subtropical countries from non-genetically modified plants, and without the use of any synthetic agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides.

Fully recyclable seal – Metal and paper seal with logo printed in bamboo paper & natural twisted paper for string.  This is fully recyclable.

 

Visit Weavabel at their stand and collect your own set of the eco collection.  Hall 1, stand number B08.

Weaveabel
sales@weavabel.com
+44(0)113 239 1122
Leeds, England
www.weavabel.com