Color Directions for Autumn/Winter 2011By Roseann Forde, owner, Fordecasting
Swatches below are Madeira Classic Rayon color numbers forecasted for Autumn/Winter 2011
Tokyo Pop
The Japanese sensibility of pristine minimalism inspires this theme. An ultra-modern approach to graphics features neo-neutrals such as cool, refreshing shades of blue and citrine playing off metallic silver, shades of gray, deep indigo and winter white. The softer side of red lends new contrast and spark.
Tibetan Bazaar
Vibrant hues are integral to the Buddhist culture of the Himalayans. Varying shades of orange, plums and hot pink play off exotic golds---both tarnished and shiny. These colors serve to warm crisp autumn days or cold winter evenings. They are the perfect partners to darks and neutrals, but can stand on their own as well.
Muir Woods
One of the most impressive natural attractions of Northern California embodies this theme. This palette reflects off the leaves of the trees as well as the rich moss of the forest floor. A clear blue sky serves as nature's backdrop for enormous, powerful redwoods.
Board Room
No longer relegated exclusively to traditional grays, tan and navy, the contemporary career woman expresses herself in richly saturated wines, purples, turquoise and trendy emerald green. Deep, but vibrant hues are both fashionable and flattering. Their versatility makes them conducive to dresses, jackets, suits and tops---whether woven or knitted.
As the global fashion director of women´s and men´s apparel for Invista (formerly DuPont), Roseann Forde researched trends at the retail level and attended runway shows and fabric fairs on both sides of the Atlantic. Every Spring and Fall, major color, fabric and silhouette forecasts were developed and presented by Roseann to the apparel, home and retail trades throughout the U.S. and Canada. She has worked with textile mills to assist them in the development of new fabrics and color palettes. Roseann’s colors are the official palette of the Direction show, held in New York three times a year. Roseann has acted in an advisory capacity to the National Football League, the automotive industry and to major retailers and apparel manufacturers throughout the country. Contact her via email at Roseannforde@aol.com.
