February 2001:
Women
Graphic Design As the Spring months approach, there is a fresh,
modern and accentuated look to women’s fashion. Cool, Nordic simplicity prevails
with streamlined tailoring and a focus on strong blocks of graphic colour.
Create the Mood with:
1950’s influences
Body-skimming shapes
Bold shapes
Day-into-evening
Geometric patterns
Feminine Knits
A clean colour palette
Fresh, fun attitude
Blocks of Colour
Performance fabrics
Stark white, graphic mixes
Simple tailoring
Relaxed Business looks
Sporty touches
Clothes: Betty Barclay
Key Pieces
Patch pockets
Little tops
Funnel waists
Loose trousers
Drawstrings
Hidden fastenings
Hoods
Knee-length or long/split skirts
Clothes: Betty Barclay
Colour Directions
A minimal, modern palette that uses colour in a clean, graphic
way. Cool tones of blue (from palest pastel to deep navy) contrast with stark
white, while bold red and optimistic yellow set colourful accents.
