While doing my Joshua Ellis work I came across a great way of looking at existing trends and how they have been influenced by other trends and also how they might influence further trends. For my research into men's wear I came across a huge number of different woven fabrics and what they are specifically used for.
A/W 14/15: Première Vision casual trends Layered double weaves offer warmth, structure and reversibility, shirting fabrics have cosy, napped finishes.
* Double faced: reversible properties contrast colour, pattern and texture for shirts, flats and outerwear
* Quilted: double-weave quilt constructions for lightweight volume in shirts, jackets and outerwear
* Graphic denim: graphic jacquard and dobby patterns for decorative casual flats and denim shirting
* French flannel: wool/cotton blends with napped surface texture update flannel shirting qualities
Shacket weights: mid-weight colour woven in dense wool constructions for shirt/jacket hybrid
French flannel
Cosy flannel shirts are in high demand for autumn/winter 2014/15. The fabrics are constructed from wool/cotton blends for a lighter, softer handle and a more suitable weight for urban wear and milder climates. The fabrics are napped on the face side only.
Smart flannel check
Heavily inspired by the crossover of grunge references with premium tailoring at Saint Laurent since the return of Hedi Slimane, the traditional plaid flannel shirt has become a menswear staple again, but this time around the look feels smarter and more grown-up. Soft flannel emphasises the utility influence and has a high-end appeal, while fitted cuts and new details - such as micro collars at Selected Homme Jeans - update the original silhouette.
Shirt jackets and over shirts have been a big commercial story over previous seasons and continue to factor heavily for next autumn. The look is all about contemporary takes on functional classics, cleaning up the heavyweight or quilted flannel buffalo-plaid work shirt for a smarter work wear-inspired mood. Solid colours also carry over from basic work shirts, introducing a seasonal edge with wine reds at Adidas Originals.
Shacket weights
Heavier than this season's flannel shirts but not as dense as tweed, mid-weight woolen tartans and over checks are catering for the current trend for shirt/jacket hybrids. The fabrics are often woven in a double construction with surface treatments ranging from gently napped to heavily brushed.
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