A V A N T P R E M I E R E autumn/winter
The Preview (Avant Premiere) is an early preview of the colours, trends & fabrics for the new season, issued about 3 months before the launch of the the General Trend Book. A very practical tool for those who need early trend information, spinners, fabric producers, Beauty and leather industries.
Content: Preview for colour & trend information.
Format: Book with text, colour swatches, fabrics & photos.
Published: May/June for spring/summer – Nov/Dec for fall/winter.
G E N E R A L T R E N D B O O K autumn/winter
The General Trend book presents a global, however precise, view of the season to come from the evolutionary standpoint of society, the market, and the implications there in, in terms of colours, fabrics, and visuals. It is accompanied by texts and key words.
Content: General trend information.
Format: Book with text, colour swatches, fabrics & imagery
Published: September for spring/summer - February for fall/winter.
C O L O U R autumn/winter
The Colours with the Harmony book & Colour
roll, is a large fabric edition of the season's colours, complete with a trend booklet of colour harmonies and scissors
Content: General seasonal colour information
Format: Colour range on fabrics with text & colour harmonies book
Published: Sept for spring/summer - Feb for
fall/winter
M E N S C O L O U R S autumn/winter
The Men's Colour forecast is dedicated to the men's fashion industry presenting the moods of the season and colour ranges.
Content: Colour information for men ranges & harmonies.
Format: Dossier with text, colour swatches, illustrations and a
fabric swatch.
Published: October for spring/summer - March for fall/winter.
A C T I V E W E A R autumn/winter
The Activewear book is a new forecast dedicated to the activewear industry, presenting the moods of the season, garment/fabric inspiration and colour
ranges.
Content: Colour information for men ranges & harmonies.
Format: Dossier with text, colour palettes, fabric swatches.
Published: September for spring / summer - March for fall / winter
B E A U T Y autumn/winter
The Beauty Book, the art of beauty and the patterns of colour. The portfolio defines motifs and colours for coming seasons through visuals, colour ranges, and fabric samples. Usually available: September for spring/summer - February for fall/winter
Content: Print, design and beauty information.
Format: Book with text, photos, fabrics & colour combinations.
Published: Ad Hoc
L I F E ST YLE
The Lifestyle Forecasting Book provides a complete insight into the future of interiors. This book presents the newest trends in the field of interiors, design, furniture, and decoration.
Content: General interior & trend information. (See above)
Format: Book with text, colour swatches, materials, photos
Published: Annually-June
A R C H I T E C T U R E
Architecture, 2016 and beyond is an insight into the future of interiors, presenting the newest trends in the field of architecture. Usually available annually around May subject to confirmation
Content: Examines Lifestyle and Architecture.
Format: Book, with text, colour chips & photographs.
Published: February/March
T H E T E A C H I N G S O F A R T
The Teachings of Art is a book on how to distribute colours in Pattern and Beauty, looking to the art world for inspiration. Full of inspirational imagery, colours, text and swatches.
Content: Print, design and information.
Format: Book with text, photos, fabrics & colour combinations.
Published: Ad Hoc
T R E N D T A B L E T
trendtablet.com is a new social media platform designed and curated by Lidewij Edelkoort. This tool can be accessed for free and explains how trends grow, evolve and flow, helping us better understand and perceive how they interact in our daily lives. It shows the connections between her forecasts and a piece of art, a plant, a dress or a car.
Online you can look at Lidewij's recent projects for some prestigious clients and international museums, find out where and when you can attend Trend Union's famous live presentations around the world, and in the 'talent' section, you can read about the work of the most promising future designers.