Post on 15-Jan-2017
SS’13Handbag Trend Forecast
A critical analysis of Spring/Summer 2013 handbag
trends. Forecasting moods, colors, silhouettes, fabrication, and
details, as well as competitor’s approaches predominant in the
upcoming seasons.
Prepared by Karen Conroy and Katie Berghorn
Culture Wild. Spicy. Bold. SS’13 handbags are taking on the tribal trend through a strong use of intense colors, geometric pat-terns, wooden and leather detail, as well as embroidery and beading.
ShockHandbags, SS’13
BOLD,strong, and intense colours are pulled from culture to characterize SS13’s ethnic
forest inspired hues combined
well to create interesting and attractive color blocking as
COLOUR
NEUTRALaccents update this ethnic theme and give a fresh and modernized feel to SS13. Colours taken from nature such as ivory, mocha brown, and gun metal gray are further complemented by gold shimmer to add a glamourized tone.
Manpulations
Bottega Venetia
Miu Miu
Dex Gabler
Kara Ross&Textiles
The cultural theme of SS’13 is mirrored by exotic skins such
as python and crocodile, blended together in various
colors as opposed to traditionally all one tone.
Interesting surface manipulations like fabric
weaving, braided seams, and embossed leather further
enhance the ethnic vibe of the season.
A popular detail seen for SS’13 is the use of fringe. This can be seen on tassles, in seams, and
on closures. Patterns and geometric shapes will play a big
role in SS’13 as well and are being created in various ways
such as fabric printing, beading and embellishments, and even
more fabric manipulations.
Kate Spade
Kate SpadeJimmy Choo
Mulberry
Mulberry
Details
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ColourCLASSY,
yet flirtacious and fun, Gatsby Glam encompasses soft, timeless neutrals with washed out pastels to create a fresh palette for SS13. Powdery peach and mocha-like
brown mix well to create a romantic, summertime essense, while combining colours such as mint and light violet bring in the youthful fun inspired by glamour.
Dolce & Gabbana
Chloe
Tory Burch
Emilio Pucci
Emporio Armani
Paco Rabanne
Bulgari
Miu Miu
DKNY
Kara Ross
Miu Miu
Valentino
Marchesa
Chanel
Mad Metallics &Fiesty Furs
Tod’s
Chanel
Kotur
Dax Gabler
Givenchy
Mad Metallics
In addition to some of the key themes forecasted for SS’13, we’re expecting a strong presence of both metallics and furs. Whether it be in glamourized form, mirroring the 1920’s Gatsby theme, or ethnic and spicy like that of a cultural theme, we’re sure to see some classic
fur handbags as well as outstanding statement pieces.
Givenchy Longchamp
Christian Louboutin
Michael Kors Proenza Schouler
Miu Miu: $1,495
Competitive Analysis
Missoni: TBA Tory Burch: $650
Fendi: $2,520 MICHAEL Michael Kors: $448
Tory Burch: $395
Dex Gabler: TBA Donna Karan: TBA Sam Edelman: $368
Gucci: $3,800 Fendi: $2,220
Prada: $2,09Bottega Venetia: $2,250
Christian Louboutin: $2,795
Prada: $1,295
Stella McCartney: $1,325
Sam Edelman: $368
House of Harlow: $245
Michael Kors: $428
Miu Miu: $1,695 Dolce & Gabbana: TBA
Gucci: $1,290
Marc Jacobs: $1,395
Jill Sander: $1,150
Prada: $1,460
Valentino: $2,695 Kara Ross: TBA
Chloe: $1,995Michael Kors: $428
Miu Miu: $1,150Derek Lam: TBA Emilio Pucci: TBA
Sam Edelman: $258
Lanvin: $3,990 Marc Jacobs: $1,250
Valentino: $3,995
Christian Louboutin: $1,595
Miu Miu: $1,195
Prada: $2,09
Emilio Pucci: TBA Givenchy: TBA Jimmy Choo: $1,300
Jimmy Choo: $1,995
Anya Hindmarch: $1,100
Chloe: $3,995 Kate Spade: $258 Longchamp: TBA
Anya Hindmarch: TBA Dior: TBA
Miu Miu: $1,695 Dolce & Gabbana: TBA
Jill Sander: $1,100
Nancy Gonzalez: $3,795
Gucci: $2,600
Dries Van Noten: TBA
DVF: $875 Marni: $1,602
Longchamp: TBA
Elliot Lucca: $78
RED Valentino: $395
A Couple of Suggestions.....
New Shape?
Prada
Akris
Alexander McQueen
LAMB
Prada
Steve Madden
GUESS
�e popular dip dye technique known as ‘Ombre’ is a fun, interesting, and exciting
way to further expand FURLA’s popular and best seller, the CANDY bag. �is look
continues to target the fashion forward younger audience and can o�er a fresh new look to the bag while still maintaining the
classic CANDY style.
CANDY inOmbre
Jerome Dreyfuss
A new shape can be the perfect way to update a handbag collection. We particularly like how these shapes put their emphasis on the corner edges of the handbag, creating an
interesting look while maintaining an overall classic shape.