The Product: Menswear and Childrenswear Trends in Fashion Apparel and Accessories, 2000

-Trends in Youth/Childrenswear were along the lines of the Womenswear in the fact that femininity was making a comeback even for girls of all ages.

-For children 1-5 years of age the trend was influenced by rituals and traditions of Nomadic tribes and their eclectic lifestyles. The feeling of adventure and the great outdoors were reflected throughout the trend.

-Whereas kids ages 5-12 the trend was individuality and eccentricity yet also was inspired by the Nomadic lifestyle.

-Trends in Menswear was the look of jeanswear, fashion/casualwear and formal/semi-formal.

-The “raw” look was created with rugged textures and gave the individual, artisan approach.

-Historical references and 'smart' scientific, technical advances were really displayed this season.

-New technical material focuses on health properties and comfort in footwear and accessories.

- Anti-static properties

-Moisture control.

-Temperature-control properties

-Olfactory-enhanced materials containing perfumed microcapsule

Children/Toddler

http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/trends/toddler-baby/aut-win99/toddler-baby-trends/trend-intro-2.htm

http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/trends/childrenswear/aut-win99/childrenswear-trends/main-page.htm

Trends:

-Faded Charm: A return of femininity with modernized Victorian

-Retro Rock: an electric mix of retro styling and modern street styling

-Net Generation: A generation of wearable of technology and streamline styling.

-Modern Romance: Modern styling with a romantic twist for girls and clean sporty silhouettes for boys.

-Primitive Action: Styling inspired by board sports where nature and technological innovation meet.

Fabric/Fiber/Finish:
-Coarse Wool
-Felts
-Fur
-Suede
-Leather
-Light weight lace
-Transparent Voiles
-Mix of techno and natural fibers
-Laser cutting

Design/Style:
-Winter focused on warmth
-Layering contrasting garment (mostly from the waist down)
-Heavy gauge knits
-Longer length outerwear
-Streamline shape
-Drawstrings
-Detachable hoods
-Hidden pockets for wearable technology.

Price Points:
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Youth-Active

http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/trends/accessories/youth-active/trends/index.htm

Trends:

-Tropicalia: The Electric mix of South American music, culture and urban street style.

-Modernist: Redesign work wear combines low-tech styling with performance fabrics

-Mutant: Creative anarchy distorted and manipulated styling

-Primal: Bold color geometric and architectural from signal and more towards stark styling.

-Scavenger: An unusual mix of outdoor and glamorous styling gives new life to recycling pieces.

Fabric/Fiber/Finish:
-Antique
-Outdoor textures, hairy, and coarse
-Faded and worn,
-Raw edges, unfinished and frayed.
-Rugged luxury leathers and suede’s.
-Muted and blurred surfaces.
-Luster /matt combinations.
-Embossed and printed natural hide.
-Sheepskin.
-Holographic materials.
-Oily finishes.
-Iridescent.
-Reflective and pearlescent

Menswear

http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/trends/menswear/new-menswear-pages/trends/ApparelTrends

http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/trends/menswear/aw2000/trends/index.html

http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/catwalks/keyitem/reports/cw1999jul19_921102im?view=Standard

http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/catwalks/overview/cw1999oct01_999909

Trends:
Outerwear:
-Sharp Coats
-Updated Parka
-Kagoules
-Updated Harrington
-Sporting Whites
-Leather Jackets
Trousers/Pants:
-Decorative Looks
-Cropped
-Casual Pants
Knits:
-Distressed Knitwear
-The Deconstructed Knit
-Tanks
-Color & Pattern Tailoring:
-White Shorts Suits
-The White Shirt
-Decorative Elements
-Prints
-Armless
-Tunic, Smocks & Kaftans
Tops:
-Tee Shirts
Swimwear:
-Briefs

Raw: Authentic Tribal techniques combined with urban street influences.

Super Conscious: Modern streamline influences for simple futuristic styling.

Future Rustic: Tradition is reworked using unconventional techniques.

Sculptural Glamour: Lounge Lizard styling with am emphasis on glamour

Primitive: A rustic interpretation of extreme sports styling

Colors:
-Techno Whites
-Pale Face
-Singing the Blues
-Lemon Drops
-Pretty in Pink
-Go Green
-Well Red
-Pastels
-Primary School

Fabric/Fiber/Finish:
-Traditional fabrics re-colored
-Sheepskin and shearling
-Brightly colored wool plaids, tweeds, and tartans
-Marls and space-dyed effects
-Linen look for suiting
-Classic cotton
-Linen Press
-Decorative
-The Shining
-All Clear
-Crisp & Papery
-The Leather Boys
-Denim & Denim Looks
-A Distressing Situation
Print & Pattern:
-Placement Prints
-Global Tribes
-Stripes
-Checks

Design/Style:
-Slim cut suits
-Hand knit patchwork layered tops
-Wide cut pinstripe pant
-Wide-cut flat-fronted pants
-Rock & Roll
-Urban Sport
-Beach-Biker Boys

Major Designers/Competition:
-Prada
-D&G
-Trussardi
-Krizia World
-Victor Victoria
-Yohji Yamamoto
-Hermes
-Paul and Joe
-Calvin Klein
-Yves Saint Laurent
-Paul Smith