Trend analysisWGSN takes a first look at new sydney-based trade show The Wearer's Right, highlighting the key trends and brands toemerge for womenswear as well as footwear and accessories.
Cobalt blue
Stolen Girlfriends Club at The Wearer’s Right autumn/winter 2012
WGSN KEY TRENDS
Cobalt blue comes through apparel in various formsfrom solid blocks to splashes and prints
Mustard tones range from traditional muted mustardto an almost yellow bright
Androgynous styles are dominant throughout usingdrape and texture
English rocker and grunge influences return
Low crotch pants are popular styled up with detailedtouches
Pleating is a stand-out with both classic styles andthe emergence of new pleating forms
Printed tees are symbolic of the Australian Culture,delivered by iconic brands
Perks and Mini at The Wearer’s Right spring/summer2012
A.D. at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 A.D. at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
The blue palette persists, with cobalt a wide spread colour throughout the tradeshow worked into predominantly black palettesand collections for offbeat splashes of brights
Style this colour with white and creams for a modern approach, but also combine with sand tones for the highly commercialnautical trend - representative of the Australian lifestyle
Mustard
Limedrop at The Wearer’s Right spring/summer 2012 Lela Jacobs at The Wearer’s Right spring/summer 2012 Lela Jacobs at The Wearer’s Right spring/summer 2012
Francis Leon at The Wearer’s Right autumn/winter2012
Francis Leon at The Wearer’s Right autumn/winter2012
Soft silhouettes are combined with dark and edgy textures creating an androgynous look - an interplay between the masculineand feminine
Drape and shape is used to achieve this trend, mixing hugely oversized pieces paired with structured and tailored silhouettes
A muted palette of mostly black is mixed with greys, creams and crisp white
The low crotch pant
The low crotch pant continues to be a staple item as a comfortable, trend-led piece. This season sees it update with higher-enddetailing and a tailored touch
Design lines become the focus with designers manipulating them to create a variation of unique styles
A.D. at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Francis Leon at The Wearer’s Right autumn/winter2012
Lela Jacobs at The Wearer’s Right spring/summer 2012
Injury at The Wearer’s Right autumn/winter 2012 Trimapee at The Wearer’s Right spring/summer 2012 Perks and Mini at The Wearer’s Right spring/summer2012
Leather, faux-leather, tartan and skulls lead the darker trends this season, spotted in a variety of collections. The look is rock-inspired, styled in a quintessentially English way
Leather waistcoats (US: vests) are modernised by adding design details such as zips, feature pleating and quilting, contrastfabric panels and secret pockets
Thin silver pieces are most popular for accessories styled back with leather to create the look
Printed tees
Perks and Mini at The Wearer’s Right spring/summer2012
Chaos and Harmony at The Wearer’s Rightspring/summer 2012
Stolen Girlfriends Club at The Wearer’s Rightautumn/winter 2012
Mecurialist at The Wearer’s Right spring/summer 2012 Mecurialist at The Wearer’s Right spring/summer 2012
A.D. at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 A.D. at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 A.D. at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Company info: A.D. is the diffusion collection from the label An Ode to No
One, currently in its second year. The brand specialises in fun, easy-to-wear,high street women’s fashion with a high-end design aesthetic
Seasonal direction: This conceptual brand is for the girl who is fashionconscious and wants trends delivered to her in a wearable and accessible way.The colour blocking trend prevades the spring/summer collection of popularsports-inspired silhouettes in easy-to-care for fabrics. Rubber, strawberrysmelling in pop colours add a futuristic look
Colour palette: Cobalt blue, white, black, watermelon, red, fuchsia, sugarypastels and a rainbow colour paint print
WGSN loves: The rubber belts which come in cobalt blue, mint, white and hotpink
Average wholesale price: $25 for belts, $25-50 for tops and pants, and $40-90for dresses
Black Noise/White Rain at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Black Noise/White Rain at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Black Noise/White Rain at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Company info: Originally a small diffusion label of The Chronicles of Never,this is the first season Black Noise/White Rain has produced a complete stand-alone collection of high-end tailoring with an on-trend edge
Seasonal direction: Wanting to mix utility-wear with sportswear, the label hassucceeded in bringing together high-fashion and comfort for autumn/winter.With a focus on silhouette and shape, the collection consists of bomber jackets,oversized shirts and coats, tailored dress shirts and a variety of low crotch pants
Colour palette: A very earthy and sombre palette with pumpkin, maroon, deepred and dark green combined with the labels staple colours of grey and black
WGSN loves: The unisex appeal of the collection
Average wholesale price: From $50 for a plain oversized shirt to $160 for thelabel's most expensive jacket
Chaos and Harmony at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Chaos and Harmony at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Chaos and Harmony at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
Company info: This New Zealand-based shoe label has been around for fouryears and is now trying to expand into Australia. The designer originally studiedshoe making in Italy and everything about the label focuses on amazing qualityand fit
Seasonal direction: This emerging label has produced a range forautumn/winter in which every shoe has a feeling of being a showcase piece.Using crushed velvet, goat’s hair, leather and wood, the collection takesinspiration from the Art Deco movement expressing its influence through theuse of strong shapes, interesting colour and textural combinations
Colour palette: Textural black, block white, maroon, mustard and grey
WGSN loves: The rich texture clashes within each piece, as well as the shoeshapes that look high-end but remain comfortable
Chronicles of Never at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Chronicles of Never at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Chronicles of Never at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Chronicles of Never at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Chronicles of Never at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
Chronicles of Never at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
Company info: Since 2006 Chronicles of Never has been building awidespread reputation as a go-to label for dark and brooding, androgynouslooks. The brand keeps its silhouettes tailored but challenges that with oversizedstatements
Seasonal direction: For the autumn/winter season, the label has gone back-to-basics and has restricted its palette to black combining the colour with amazingquality fabrics, placing the garments at the luxury end of the spectrum. Leatherjackets are a draw card with a variety spanning from bomber styles tosomething more tapered. Every piece in the collection has a suiting elementkeeping it very formal, tight and restricted
Colour palette: Different shades and textures of black and grey
WGSN loves: The quality of fabrics used, especially the soft Italian leathersand French marino wool
Average wholesale price: Basics go between $100-200, tailored pieces from$300-600 and leather jackets between $600-900
Colab at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Colab at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Colab at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Colab at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Colab at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Colab at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Company info: Born out of the idea of ultimate creativity, over the past fiveyears Colab has gone from strength to strength, working with some of thecoolest and most innovative designers in the world. The brand has built a hugeinternational fan base who want eyewear that is exclusive with the cool factor.No more than 1000 units of each design are produced
Seasonal direction: Colab is not a seasonal brand. Each design is made througha different collaboration meaning the collection has an eclectic mash of creativeideas. The brand offer a variety of designs, with conceptual designs of AnthonyLister suited to the more outrageous wearer, or the fashionable wearability ofdesigns from artists such as Geoff Mcfetridge, Deanne Cheuk and Timba Smits
WGSN loves: The elements that go into each design, from the inside andoutside frame detailing to the glass cloth, which is an artwork from thecollaborator
Average wholesale price: Anywhere between $100-150
Francis Leon at The Wearer's Right spring/summer2012
Francis Leon at The Wearer's Right spring/summer2012
Francis Leon at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Company info: Hailing from Brisbane, Francis Leon has been on the scene forthe past three years and prides itsself on masculine tailoring for women with afeminine edge
Seasonal direction: Inspired by boot-leg comics, every piece is named after asuperhero with the collection complimented by sophisticated styling, fabrics,intricate detailing and hidden finishes
Colour palette: Mustard, grey tones, muted mints, black and nude
WGSN loves: The wearable and approachable feel to the collection that at thesame time has a high-end look. WGSN also loves the variety in style, fabric
Average wholesale price: The collection ranges from $80 for a simpler shirt,$100-200 for pants, $150-350 for jacket/coats, and $400-500 for a leather piece
Kuwaii at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter 2011/12 Kuwaii at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter 2011/12
Company info: This Melbourne-based label is known for its beautifully madeand ethically minded womenswear. The brand is not trend driven, and pridesitself on creating timeless pieces with underlying feminine touches
Seasonal direction: For autumn/winter you can see the heavily texturalinfluences that Kuwaii has been inspired by, through the use of tapestry-likefabrics mixed with sand-washed silk, waxed linen, cupro and wool blends. Thecollection is a refreshing alternative to mainstream fashion, with softsilhouettes, such as the pleated dresses and drape pieces in a delicate palette
Colour palette: A light palette of dusty pink, muted mustard, cream and grey isanchored by drops of black and bright red for striking effects
WGSN loves: The tapestry fabric used for a dress, a skirt and a pair of pants,and the addition of shoes to the collection
Average wholesale price: Between $90 for a basic top and $350 for the swingjacket
Lela Jacobs at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
Lela Jacobs at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
Lela Jacobs at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter 2011/12
Company info: In in its eighth season, this New Zealand-based label is knownfor producing interesting but androgynous pieces in a monochromatic palette.The designer's inherent attention to detail is evident in the finish, quality offabrication, and print collaborations
Seasonal direction: Named The Manifesto of Uncertainty, ithe autumn/winterseason is based around the idea of organised chaos, with unpredictable andexaggerated silhouettes that have a multi-dimensional aspect in rich textures.Japanese wool and Italian silks are frequently used with a scrunched paper-ballprint dominant throughout
Colour palette: Black, grey and cobalt blue
WGSN loves: The multi-faceted aspect to the pieces, with overlayed panels,drape and adjustable details allowing for manipulation of the silhouette
Company info: Established in January, this label was created by fashiondesigner Sheila Man who has always been drawn to statement jewellery andcraftsmanship
Seasonal direction: Inspired by indigenous cultures, Man offers a strongcollection of directional jewellery. Thick and colourful ropes with nautical andclimbing knots are teamed with agates and varieties of bolts and chains, creatingunique statement pieces
Colour palette: Bright mustard, khaki green, royal purple, silver and black
WGSN loves: The agate and bolt necklaces, which is the perfect balancebetween feminine and spiritual, as well as the masculine and industrial
Average wholesale price: $50 for the plain bolt pendants to $150 for the agatepieces
Mecurialist at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
Mecurialist at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
Mecurialist at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter 2011/12
Company info: This Melbourne-based jeweller established her label three yearsago after seeing a gap in the Australian market for interesting, oxidised costumejewellery
Seasonal direction: The mood is dark and rustic for this autumn/wintercollection with inspiration taken from ancient, industrial, mechanical and postapocalyptic ideas. Dinosaur fossils interplay with directional religious symbolsin an oxidized silver
Colour palette: Oxidized silver
WGSN loves: The ring and pendant with the sharp velociraptor claw,encapsulating the mood of the collection
Average wholesale price: From $45for a simple pendant to $400 for one of thelarge sterling silver pieces
Mr Carter at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Mr Carter at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Mr Carter at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Mr Carter at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Mr Carter at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Mr Carter at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Company info: Showcasing its first collection, this brother design-duo aim tooffer men a go-to label for all of their after work needs - from relaxing, casualto formal pieces
Seasonal direction: This range is all about the cool cheeky guy who is allgrown-up with many different facets to his life. The collection includes printedtees, shirts, jeans, pants, blazer jackets, duffle coats, bombers and a coollumberjack vest, which can be styled together
Colour palette: White, grey, black, navy blue, deep purple, shades of cameland novelty prints
WGSN loves: The leather detailing on the dress shirts, jackets and lumberjackoffering a natural aesthetic to the range
Average wholesale price: $40-80 for shirts and pants, $70-150 for jackets andcoats
Contact
Zach Carter
Tel: +61 (0) 410 217 776
www.mrcarter.com.au
Muchacho at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Muchacho at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Muchacho at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Muchacho at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Muchacho at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Muchacho at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Muchacho at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Muchacho at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Company info: Inspired by the Latin American lifestyle, Muchacho is in itsfourth year of delivering easy-to-wear photographic tees - a staple in theAustralian wardrobe. This is the first season Muchacho has producedwomenswear
Seasonal direction: This collection encapsulates a casual, cool beach/streetlifestyle, with photographic prints for T-shirts based around Brazil, Chile andColombia. Finer fabrics such as micro modal and cotton slubs are used to givethe label an elevated direction. The brand has also branched out to includeshorts, pants and dresses
Colour palette: White, mustard, pastel blue, pink and mint
WGSN loves: The Salvador Brazilian tee - a great photo-print with bold colourusage
Average wholesale price: $25-40 for T-Shirts, $40-50 for finer shirts, $130 forleather shorts
Orri Henrisson at The Wearer's Right spring/summer2012
Orri Henrisson at The Wearer's Right spring/summer2012
Orri Henrisson at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Company info: Established due to a niche in the market for colourfulmenswear options in Melbourne, this young and innovative label specialises inclothes for gentlemen who want a fun pieces in their wardrobe
Seasonal direction: The spring/summer collection, entitled "The city ofbrotherly love", is filled with a quirky take on tailoring. The brand use a varietyof fabrics not usually associated with men’s formalwear, such as perforatedfaux-leather, jersey, utility zips and silk chiffon
Colour palette: The basic colours for the range are white, eggshell, grey, tanand black, infused with red, blue, lavender and offbeat check panels
WGSN loves: The jersey sleeves on the dress shirts - a modern update to aclassic look
Average wholesale price: $80-125 for pants and shirts, $100-200 for jacketsand coats
Company info: Founded in 2000, Perks and Mini has grown to have a largecult following of customers who like their fashion colourful and slightly left ofcenter
Seasonal direction: The collection is called “Deep forest remix”, which is allabout moving deeper and deeper through the jungle. It starts off with the use ofshiny polyesters and nylons representing the expedition but then shifts into amore colourful use of bright silks, indigo geometric prints and all-over jungleprints
RAGGATT at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
RAGGATT at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
RAGGATT at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
RAGGATT at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter2011/12
RAGGATT at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter 2011/12
RAGGATT at The Wearer's Right autumn/winter 2011/12
Company info: Autumn/winter 11/12 is the brand's first season. Construction isa central focus of RAGGATT's work, with this Melbourne-based label puttingan innovative twist on pattern cutting. The brand's target market isconfidant, creative woman that know their style and want to stand-out from thecrowd
Seasonal direction: The act of folding is both decoratively and constructivelyused throughout this collection, causing fabric to drape and fall, making it anintegral part of the design. Sophisticated pieces, such as the exaggerated pantsand shift dresses, are offered with pleat, fold or plait detailing
Colour palette: Navy blue, powder blue, grey textures, black and crimson
Stolen Girlfriends Club at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Stolen Girlfriends Club at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Stolen Girlfriends Club at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Stolen Girlfriends Club at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Stolen Girlfriends Club at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Stolen Girlfriends Club at The Wearer's Rightautumn/winter 2011/12
Company info: New Zealand-based unisex label, Stolen GirlfriendsClub, always offers a grunge twist to modern apparel. This season also marksthe first season that the brand is branching into footwear
Seasonal direction: Aptly named “Hear lies the bones”, this collection isbased around a dark aesthetic featuring skull and lightning prints, tartan,houndstooth, and fine lace, mostly styled with a leather base for a rock'n'rollvibe. Pleating, quilting and eyelet details are incorporated into both the men’sand womenswear through a vast array of clothing options like shorts, mini-skirts, dresses, pants, dress shirts and jackets
Colour palette: Black, navy, blood red, camel, grey, white and eggshell
WGSN loves: The skull print, which is featured throughout the collection on a
Trimapee at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Trimapee at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012 Trimapee at The Wearer's Right spring/summer 2012
Company info: Trimapee is a Melbourne -based label that has been aroundsince 2006. The brand specialise in layered, structured, unisex pieces
Seasonal direction: The collection is called “Comatose” and the conceptevokes feelings of being in an unfortunate but euphoric state of mind. Piecesthroughout the collection directly contrast eachother and are able to be wornmany different ways
Colour palette: The mood is quite dark and sombre with injections of earthycolours, such as pumpkin, mustard and burnt red
WGSN loves: The quality of the brand's fabrics, especially the leathers andknitwear, as well as the multi-functional aspect of the pieces
Average wholesale price: A plain Shirt for $200, and leathers starting at $900
Company info: One year-old Sydney-based label Virr specialises in luxuriousleather goods with a raw and practical twist
Seasonal direction: The spring/summer range has a strong antiquity element,incorporating the romance of the past with a modern day practicality. Thecollection's key pieces include boots, sandals, loafers, satchels, carry-on bagsand backpacks all with intricate detailing and hidden features, such as secretpockets that only the wearer will discover
Colour palette: Earthy tones spanning from sand, camel and tan to maroons,deep reds and washed black
WGSN loves: The hidden panels and secret pockets within the brand's bags
Average wholesale price: Between $80-$300 for both bags and footwear
