"on safari" 4th of 12 #designtrends for 2012
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"On Safari" Fall 2012 fashion will be riotous with herds of fashionistas who have just returned from an adventure in Africa. Their passports are stamped with Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania, and Kenya. They traveled by helicopter, then boat, in a Range Rover, on the back of an Elephant, and finally by foot. They slept under the stars in canvas tents outfitted for kings. They shopped at local markets buying colorful textiles and crafts.TRANSCRIPT
12 design trends for 2012
a Trend Report from Design | Intuition by Katie Hatch ©2012 [email protected] +1 805.886.4619 Page 1 of 6
#2 On Safari
Descr i pt i on
Fall 2012 fashion will be riotous with herds of
fashionistas who have just returned from an
adventure in Africa. Their passports are
stamped with Namibia, Botswana, South
Africa, Tanzania, and Kenya. They traveled by
helicopter, then boat, in a Range Rover, on
the back of an Elephant, and finally by foot.
They slept under the stars in canvas tents
outfitted for kings. They shopped at local
markets buying colorful textiles and crafts.
Motifs
Lions, and tigers and bears oh my!
Zebra, elephant, safari jeeps,
canvas tents, 'trophies', travel, Adjectives Adventure, Exotic,
Colors
Khaki, chocolate, sand,
persimmon, peacock blue, golden
sunrise, Pop culture
Out of Africa, A Lion Called
Christian, The Gods Must Be
Crazy
Textiles
Snakeskin, python, rough cut
leather, animal skins, canvas,
Ostrich feathers, Tan rawhide, tie
dye, baskets, leather whip stitching,
Print and
pattern
Ikat, pylon, snakeskin, giraffe
print, leopard, zebra, tiger,
woven chevron, brightly bold
ethnic prints, wax batik, indigo
Woods
Exotic African hardwoods, deep
dark brown finishes (no red), wild
grain swirls in black (opposite of the
regularity and tightness of wenge)
Furniture
Campaign style, African
Native,Drums and drum tables,
vintage luggage and steamer
trunks
Metals
Solid cast oiled brass, aged iron
and steel, Architecture
Tents, Bamboo poles with mud
can combine in primitive or
modern ways
Details
Lots of pockets, ostrich feathers,
neutrals with splash of color
Fashion
Satchel, canvas duffle bag
with leather accent, safari hat,
cargo pants, pockets, desert
boots, Michael Kors,
Bonus video
12 design trends for 2012
a Trend Report from Design | Intuition by Katie Hatch ©2012 [email protected] +1 805.886.4619 Page 1 of 6
#2 On Safari
12 design trends for 2012
a Trend Report from Design | Intuition by Katie Hatch ©2012 [email protected] +1 805.886.4619 Page 1 of 6
#2 On Safari
12 design trends for 2012
a Trend Report from Design | Intuition by Katie Hatch ©2012 [email protected] +1 805.886.4619 Page 1 of 6
#2 On Safari