F O RWA R D FAC I N G
What’s Trending in Leather
“ Fashion is once again the litmus test of the contemporary, guiding us through new paradigms, where everything is in motion. The concept of the natural shows new hybridizations, the ambiguity of belonging transforms into luminous and colored shimmer. Shades cancel out sharp and defined borders; Shine and glitter shift the perception of textures and colors; opacity and tactile experiences enhance emotions.
T wice a year, we pack our bags for Milan eager to interface with the eclectic assortment of tanneries from around the world that exhibit at Lineapelle. Although we are largely driven by our quest to discover the world’s next best upholstery leather, the show also offers us the opportunity to observe the fashion-inspired forces at play in this highly creative industry. A mecca for the world’s most coveted couture brands, Lineapelle is a show where fashion is always at the forefront. Its halls are teaming with tanneries that oscillate from traditional to fantasy fueled, where you’ll find classic offerings interspersed with the extremely avant-garde. No matter the aesthetic, all collections are designed to entice the eye and open the door to each tannery’s unique interpretations of leather.
personal purpose and relevance. A refreshing departure from the contrived and complicated, this trend is influenced by the desire to create heritage in the here and now. The relevance of unique vintage- inspired, lived-in looks with soulful character is fundamental. Materials need to tell stories that are rich in craftsmanship and grounded rather than fleeting. The focus here is on quality over consumption and the curation of materials that offer an evocative connection.
Key colors and aesthetic qualities:
• Rich colors and earth tones that exude warmth with modernity; warm browns that draw you in; deep soulful amber tones passing through to burgundy; traditional library greens
• Time-stamped, antiqued collections such as Ragtime and Bozeman
— Lineapelle FW 18.19
• Collections with a saddlery flavor and substantial weight such as Harness and Equestrian
Taking into consideration that many of these trends will not translate to the interior space, we dived deep into the most relevant ones, searching out new offerings from both new and existing tannery partners. Following are the most influential trends that are guiding us in our product design for 2018:
• Artfully weathered and distressed collections such as Whistler, Burnham, and Storm
• Character-driven collections with one-of-a-kind characteristics and eye catching attributes such as Brentwood, Potomac and Brompton
Authenticity
• Classic, fine-grain collections reminiscent of calfskin such as Kipling and Diablo > >
Authenticity is driven by the quest for materials that highlight timeless narratives and showcase
| Whistler Denim
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