The year 2000 in a Nutshell: including leading trends that affected it, the attempted forecast, actual findings, and why it happened or didn’t happen.

In the year 2000 there were several contributors to fashion apparel and accessories tends, things such as: political issues, economical conditions, trends, the re-used and recycled apparel and accessories, the change in color cycles, new and recycled textiles: fabric/fibers/finishes, designs and styles, major designers and competition, Technology/Mechanics, entertainers (celebrities), new movies and television, new house wears, macro environment, such as economy, politics, demography, and culture, and the handbag. These contributors all helped lead up to the products of 2000, the New Millennium.


The trends of 2000 basically followed the color cycle with the soft colors translating into the ‘Quiet’ trend which was very modern with skin and hair like textures. However Apparel trends were incredibly muted and soft for autumn where as more hard and edgy for winter. Whereas in the summer the trend had more of a clean, crisp, sharp and contemporary feeling. Some trends that stoop out were: country chic, ergonomic design. ghostly and mysterious looks, more of a feminine and sexy style, the use of uncluttered shapes, and the Bohemian lifestyle or Hippy appearance. Other fashion trends that were very popular were tight black leather as well as the low hip slung jean. Denim left its mark as it was worn with everything, even other denim. Vintage designer jean also made a comeback. Prints such as leopard and snakeskin could be found on almost everyone at the awards as well as furs. Predictions of fashion were made in the 1930's thinking fashion in 2000 would look something along the lines of a dress that can be adapted for morning afternoon and evening, transparent net: said to "catch" the males, big hair, skirts disappearing entirely, canter leaver heels, woman is wearing the "electric belt" that will adjust to climate changes, women would wear an electric flashlight in their hair to find an honest man, and men would not be fitted with any pockets instead would be fitted with a phone, a radio, and containers for coins, keys, and candy. Infact the majority of the predictions were incorrect but a few things like the big hair, and canter leaver heels did procress into the future, not as soon as the year 2000 but now as a present time, 2008.


Throughout the new millennium several eras of fashion were "reused and recycled". However designers still were able to put their own ‘spin’ on their lines while creating “a sense of confidence and optimism in the best of the collections that is infectious, resulting in a season that sparkles with the kind of color, embellishment, and upscale luxury we haven't seen for years.”(Mark Holgate) A few major trends/styles that were reused were the 80’s Logo, poke-a-dots, 80’s styling, 70’s style trouser suit for women, elegance, and the “Stable-ized Market” (horseback riding).


The textiles, fabrics, fibers, and finishes used in the year of 2000 were a sense of light weight fabrics, grainy effect, the use of metallic fabrics. Some main finishes of 2000 were: glaze, luminescent, blurred, baked and crisp, creased and distressed treatments, cracked and blistered effects translated onto leathers, nature-tech. The major fabrics used were, re-worked traditional tweeds, long-haired pony hide, vinyl and rubber for accessories, fake fur, coated linen, linen blends, cotton, cotton blends, ecological wool, wool blends, silk blends, velvet, denim, colors woven, indigo, and metallics. In 1998 the main fabric was hemp and it did not make the same populatiry affect in the year 2000.

Both Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter focused on colors inspired by nature, warm, natural colors and also focused on delicate colors which carried on the year 2002 with the continuance of neutral colors, a few bright colors being used for mostly accessories. The forecasted color trends predicted in 1998 was said to be "Inspired by the anticipated sights and sounds of the new millennium, the first season of the 21st century will bring new color harmonies into play," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. " In general, lighter colors are more naive and brights, while still expressing fun and whimsy, are more subtle in tone." The colors that transferred from 1998 to 2000 was predominantly cool colors to warm such as blues, greens and naturals.

The styling and designs for 2000 consisted of, 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, slim cut suits, hand knit patchwork layered tops, wide cut pinstripe pant, wide-cut flat-fronted pants, rock & roll, urban, and vintage looks. The designs and styles carried over from 1998 were the sense of expressionism, a high-tech design, international style, and an organic looking style.

The major designers of 2000 fashion apparel and accessories were the famous Kenzo, Anna Sui, D&G, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Dior, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Ralph Lauren, Celine, Fendi, Calvin Klein, Gucci, this list is not the limit to great designers of 2000, there are many more who contributed to fashion in the new millennium.

Handbags, clutches, purses, backpacks, luggage, etc. were a huge accessory must have in 2000. Bags with animal skins were a key look this year along with high-shine patents. A hot look that went down the runway this season was plastic. The season's focus was on glamour and sophistication. Bags varied in all sizes from hand-held, to shoulder strapped, to wrist strapped all the way up to a big luggage bags. The Luxury bag: “The success of the Fendi Baguette bag, which was introduced in fall 1997 and helped set off the current craze for accessories, is a case in point. Although the bags come in 100 varieties in fabrics like cashmere and embroidered satin, each one is handmade. Once a style sells out, it is not repeated. Prices range from $450 to $6,000. Some Baguettes have a six-month waiting list, and the hottest one for fall was a tapestry design, at $2,350.” Bags did not changed too drastically from 1998 to 2000 the major difference was the affects of culture.


It was a big year for entertainers in the year 2000 with the Olympics, new movies and television. The celebrities led fans into new trends as seen at the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards. Celebrities were taking trends to the next level. Artists such as Pink and Gwen Stephanie made dying your hair pink the fashionable thing to do while other artists choose to simply shave their head bald. Exposing yourself was also taken to the next level. Jennifer Lopez showed up in a green Versace that had a plunging V- neck (another trend that most celebrities wore) and exposed a lot of leg. However that was modest to Celebrity Little Kim who showed up on a Purple body suit with one breast exposed covered only by a nipple flower.


Music that was popular in the Year 2000 included artists such as N Sync with the number one selling album No Stings Attached selling almost 10 million copies, Eminem, Brittney Spears, and Creed came in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Napster was created by Shawn Fanning in 1999 and began the sharing of Mp3’s. Concerts of the year 2000 included Tina Turner’s farewell concert, NSync, Dave Mathews band, KISS with a farewell tour. It was also a slow year for country music however, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and the Dixie Chicks came in 5th and 6th selling concerts. Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young placed 7th and 8th. Metallica and Britney Spears took 10th at the 40 million mark. Fans spent over 1.7 billion to see there favorite acts in concert just this year, however, there was an economic slow down increasing ticket prices.

Sports played an important role influencing people to root for their favorite teams as well as countries in 2000 as annual world cups, PGA tours, Olympics and other sports events took place. Tiger Woods made the sport of Golf exciting when "became the first golfer to win nine PGA titles in a year since Sam Snead won 11 in 1950; the second ever, after Ben Hogan in 1953, to win three professional majors in a single season; and, at 24-years-old, the youngest of five golfers to complete a career Grand Slam (Greene)." He also finished 12 under par at the U.S. Open. John Rocker who played baseball for the Atlanta Braves was fined $5,000 for poor pitching. He yielded 25 walks in 18 and 1/3 innings. Raven Linebacker, Ray Lewis was involved in a fight resulting in two deaths. He was fined $250,000 by the NFL and then later faced charges when he struck Donald Brashear in the head with a stick, resulting in a 1 year suspension in the NHL. The Yankees Beat the Mets in 5 games in the New York-New York World Series. "Derek Jeter won his fourth ring and became the first player to claim World Series and All-Star Game MVP awards in the same season (Greene)."The Lakers beat the Pacers in 6 games leading to Jackson's 7th NBA Championship ring. (Greene)


The Olympics took place in Sydney Australia in the year 2000. However due to a 15 hour time difference live coverage was lacking. The U.S team won 97 Gold metals, Marion Jones was celebrated as the fastest women in the world, winning 3 gold’s and 2 bronze metals. The Bulgarian team was caught in a doping scandal, Andreea Raducan of Romania was striped of the gold when she was caught using banned substances, Ian Thorpe from Australia came away with 4 medals and Steven Redgrave from Great Britain took home the 5th gold in 5 years of Olympics. Lance Armstrong came back after battling testicular cancer in 1999 to compete in the 8.44 mile, 7.9 % gradient climb of Mount Hautacam. Armstrong also brought back a bronze in the Sydney Olympics. Venus Williams "won 35 straight matches and six straight titles, including two Olympic gold medals and her first two Grand Slams, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open." She also became the first black women to win Wimbledon since Althea Gibson in 1958. France beat Italy in the World Cup earning France a spot as one of the best teams of all time. (Greene).

As celebrities are idolized for their sense of fashion it is only natural that their fans will follow their trends. The belly shirt made popular by teen sensations, Britney Spears and Cristina Aguilera became a must have for the girls that were able to pull it off. Britney Spears also influenced the “Britney Pant” which was a low rise back zip stretch flare that was usually decorated with sequins, metallic sheens, or satin. Her style influenced dressed to be made of silks and satins, with ruffle detail, wrap and layered effects. She also influenced an appeal for trashiness. Fans could be found in studded Denim, cut-up t- shirts, hot pants, and sunglasses.

Other influential celebrities could be found on television. Sarah Jessica Parker and her fellow leading ladies could always be found wearing new stylish looks. The show has not only been due to the entertaining storylines but also the character's amazing wardrobes, which are having an impact across the globe. Carrie's (Sarah Jessica Parker) wardrobe is certainly one to watch, adore and die for. The petite, ballerina doll style, with delicate details of lace trimmings, capped sleeves and washed tulle, layered under skirts, ballet pumps could also be ideal for a more relaxed version, or for nights on the town, dress up with black tights under glittery gold heels.


As to why celebrities dress so well is due to their managers and make up crews. Celebrities are idolized because people want to relate to an image. Designers see a celebrity and see an opportunity to advertise their newest fashion lines. They are dressed by the industry and sometimes to the extreme. People write about them when they dress poorly and when they dress the best. They are constantly under the scrutiny of the public and have higher reviews when they follow the trends they are given. All maintain their own individual image but are also given creative direction.

For house wears the leading trends from 1998 showed a tendency for simplicity and modernism with a vintage flair with color trends based around neutral and muted colors such as dark blues and grays. This idea was mirrored also in architecture and home furnishings. Furniture was streamlined and functional rather than being frivolous.

These simplistic styles are interesting going into the year 2000 where the ability of home furnishings to flash and dazzle was desired. Fabrics with patterns and ornamentation became very popular. These decorative fabrics were used in conjunction with ornate furniture styles and embellishments such as sequins, beading and metallic. The literary world had a tangible affect on the home furnishings industry with the popularity amongst youngsters of the first Harry Potter book released in the U.S. in 1998. In the year 2000 a line of furniture was released modeled after the room furniture In Hogwarts School or Witchcraft and Wizardry described in the first Harry Potter book. This collection included a four-poster “Hogwarts” bed.


Also in 2000, the e-commerce business took off. More and more companies joined the rush to offer their wares online to the largest available market. however there were existing problems include things such as slow computer downloads and security issues which hindered e-commerce. The furniture industry was no exception, although encountered plenty of problems. Customers were buying furniture without testing it, affecting consumer satisfaction. Not to mention shipping industries were not prepared to efficiently ship expensive and fragile things all over the world. This resulted in broken items, re-shipping, and issues with insurance on shipped goods and of course, consumer satisfaction. From the styles and trends seen in 1998, there was a major turn around to get to 2000.

Macro environment, such as economy, politics, demography, and culture etc., directly affect micro environment such as consumption, investment, business, and other daily activities. In 1998 and 1999 people were worried that the computer world would come crashing down with the inevitable event of “Y2K”. This encouraged consumers to conserve money and resources and only purchase things they needed. However, once the landmark year of 2000 had actually passed and the world didn’t end, people began to feel able to spend freely. This encouraged the markets to provide more fashion forward products and items and styles that were enhancing to a leisurely life rather than one dictated purely by necessity. However, an increased usage of internet lead e-commercial business grew rapidly. The bust of technological companies undulated stock market.

The political issues in the United States in the year 2000 involved the presidential election; the running was between George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore. The big controversy was with the ballots and the several recounts in Florida between the Electoral College and Popular Vote. The result the new President was George W. Bush. However, the Presidential election did not steady investor, but add inquietude to people.


The economical conditions in the United States during the year 2000 were weak resulting in the overall apparel and accessory businesses to struggle with declining sales. The result of the economic recession was consumers were looking for values and savings, going from designer labels to a more casual and less expensive look. The drastic shift in consumer behavior caused improvement for discount mass but the opposite affect for the specialty boutiques and department stores. Consumers had to cut off their expenditure to prepare for worse situations. The Average household at the time spent $38045 in 2000, but less than 10% on leisure consumptions. Global trade of 2000 grew strongly, although oil prices soar. The foreign trade of US had positive progresses with China, but negative with EU. Along with increased imports from other countries, competitions of domestic market increased dramatically. Population aging and diversity gain more attentions in 2000.

Technology changed people’s lifestyle that surfing internet, digital music, and wireless (cell phone) became hot trends. Wireless companies are raking in billions of dollars and expect the 80 million cell phone users to double within five years. Apple introduces an array of fruity colored iMacs, and later, the tiny eight-inch Power Mac G4 Cube and the year 2001 marked the arrival of the very first iPod. Attractive qualities for computers in 2000 had been described using words like: “petite size and glossy acrylic” “elegant look” “distinctive” and “sleek” which formed a connection between apparel trends of 2000 and technology trends. Computer companies are trying to meet consumer demands by providing machines which save space (are compact) and are just as visually attractive as they are powerful. The technology and mechanics consumer had one theme or theory that I have found in a couple places in my research ties technology in with fashion.

More news breaking technology was the movement toward environment friendly cars, Hybrids, are becoming available because of the increased gas price scare, for example, the Toyota Prius was introduced in 2000. The popular car color in 2000 was silver creating a strong connection to colors in fashion apparel with the use of metallics. A socionmics analyst correlates the popularity of this color and the social optimism surrounding the stock market. Consumers in 2000 favored decorative styles, luxury, and excess. Some see this as a reaction to computer culture which is very cold, technical and drab. Cold and sleek is out, people are breaking free and embracing color and decoration. Not only for apparel, but also for computers themselves it seems.

Intellectual property rights rose tensions from public. With all this information provided forecasters a background that 2000 was an uncertain year. Prediction for the future was like a Science-fiction story but fearless. With technology, everything is possible. Technology advanced rapidly gave people confidence but anxiety at the same time. Therefore, a reminiscent mood and a desire of relaxation would occur soon in future. Unfortunately, 9-11 terrorism attack of 2001 shocked American deeply and inflicted heavy losses on the U.S. physically and emotionally. People tired of aggression, but long for a leisure and steady living environment badly. To fill these needs, designer created a soft vintage style for 2002’s collections; body trainers brought Yoga from India to relax the U.S; government promoted education to enhance employment that eventually stabilized society; movie industry created super hero’s to comfort and encourage American etc.

The conclusion of why this happened and did not happen was because when a nation is going down, people will look for old-good-comfort; when a nation is going up, people will look for new-innovated-creation. It’s similar when kids feel sad, they would run home to look for comforts for mom; when kids feel happy, they would celebrate for distinguish with peers. Of course, exceptions are always there.

Theories on Fashion Momentum and Technology Influences

Style Directives for 2000; Make It Extravagant
By ELIZABETH HAYT Published: January 2, 2000

“From art to fashion to design to architecture, visual culture at the turn of the millennium is spirited and seductive. People, paintings and buildings all seem to be dressed up.”


This 4 page article covers several areas:



A.Technology Influences on Fashion

• The article mentions how, “Some see in the turn toward decorative styles a reaction to cold, technological computer culture,” ''We all were in an aesthetic prison. Now, pleasure is a good thing. It means more color. If you like oranges, go for it. Plush, indulgent, sensual materials are going on.'' Cold and sleek is out according to the author. People are embracing color and decoration.

*Not only for apparel, but also for computers themselves it seems. Elsewhere in my research I came across the introduction of the fruity colored iMac computers in this year which was seen as a break away from previous drab, beige, PCs (see Consumers’ Research Magazine post under “2000’s Technologies”). Both articles support the same idea.

B.Theories for the fashion movement and social context of the times

• Article gives a small handful of theories explaining the trend toward luxury and excess at the turn of the century.

1) A denial of economic uncertainty:

“ ‘That is what may be happening now,’ Mr. Storr said. ‘It's all gangbusters. Spend it while you got it, and spend it with style. The bills aren't paid. The credit cards are maxed, but you look great.’ ”

''A lot of the preoccupation with ornament and splash today reminds me of the Victorians, because of the common fondness for excess, the grand gesture and ostentation,'' said Luc Sante, a writer who has been studying the ties between today's architecture and the Victorian period. ''Like them, we're having such a grand tormented or imperial time. I have a feeling that a lot of today's apparent confidence in the economy, the unbridled enthusiasm, is actually people shaking in their boots. When the bottom falls out, it will do that in a really big way. All of the extravagance right now is an outward manifestation of denial.''

2) Continued optimism from a stable past:

“others see [in the turn toward decorative styles] an upbeat response to the longest period of peace and prosperity the West has known in 100 years.”

3) Gender confidence (for women):

“Some equate today's decorative styles with a newfound confidence in being female. Valerie Steele, the museum's chief curator, said women no longer feel the need to wear power suits to be taken seriously, and men have accepted the fact that the opposite sex can wear flowers and lace and still wield authority.”

C. Current fashion in 2000, excesses in particular, including:

- Designer dresses “doused” in Swarovski crystals
- gold and silver metallic foils and decorations
- be-jeweled micro-miniskirts
- exotic skins (ex. python and ostrich)
- prints
- beads


D. Luxury bags

“The success of the Fendi Baguette bag, which was introduced in fall 1997 and helped set off the current craze for accessories, is a case in point. Although the bags come in 100 varieties in fabrics like cashmere and embroidered satin, each one is handmade. Once a style sells out, it is not repeated. Prices range from $450 to $6,000. Some Baguettes have a six-month waiting list, and the hottest one for fall was a tapestry design, at $2,350.”

***See complete article: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9802EFD61538F931A35752C0A9669C8B63&scp=5&sq=technology+style+year+2000&st=nyt

Clothes of the Future: a fashion forecast from 1930

Interesting video made in the 30's of how they envisioned clothing looking in the year 2000... has any of it happened?

-A dress that can be adapted for morning afternoon and evening
-Transparent net: said to "catch" the males
-Big hair
-Skirts disappearing entirely
-Canter leaver Heels
-woman is wearing the "electric belt" that will adjust to climate changes
-Women would wear an electric flashlight in their hair to find an honest man
-Men would not be fitted with any pockets instead would be fitted with a phone, a radio, and containers for coins, keys, and candy.

Fashion Clothes and Accessories: 2000 Influences

Sex and the City – Television Show (1998)
-Season 3 (2000)
• Witty and stylish looks
• The show has not only been due to the entertaining storylines but also the character's amazing wardrobes, which are having an impact across the globe.
• Carrie's (Sarah Jessica Parker) wardrobe is certainly one to watch, adore and die for.
• The petite, ballerina doll story, with delicate details of lace trimmings, capped sleeves and washed tulle, layered under skirts. Ballet pumps could also be ideal for a more relaxed version, or for nights on the town, dress up with black tights under glittery gold heels.
• The use of vintage. Mix up-to-date fashion, and classical, almost worn-out, items for a sassy, finger-on-the-pulse image.
• Combine bold prints, fringed edges and detailed scarves to complete the Boho, hippie-chick style.
• Folk-punk details like visible stitching and pom-poms on bags.
• Cropped shorts
• Tops that reveal the navel, whilst a strappy or little black dress.
• Lace and satin are key fabrics.
• The belted trench coat
• Clutch bags or cute little over-the-shoulder satchels.
• Floral brooches and corsages

From: http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/trends/track/womens/t1000095/main.htm

It's ALL about the Bag

Handbags, clutches, purses, backpacks, luggage, etc. were a huge accessory must have in 2000. Bags with animal skins were a key look this year along with high-shine patents. A hot look that went down the runway this season was plastic. The season's focus was on glamour and sophistication. During 2000 bags varied from hand-held, to shoulder strapped, to wrist strapped all the way up to a big luggage bags.

The Context:

Cultural-
Equestrian
80's
African Styling

The Product:

Color-
bold brights
sweet pastels.

Fabric/Fiber/Finish-
reptile skins
sheared furs
pony skin
Re-colored patents
high-shine wet-look
tie-dye effects
all-over prints
fresh gingham checks
embroidery or beading
3D floral
Multi-strand beaded fringes.
Hessians
silks
linen
denim
ostrich skin
skin treatments
metallic leathers
eyelet treatments
leathers

Design/Style-

Spring/Summer Bags:
http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/catwalks/keyitem/reports/cw1999jul19_921103cl?view=Standard

-Animal Instincts: Follow your animal instincts and go for this season's two key fabrications - reptile skins and sheared furs or pony skin. Key looks include re-colored treatments on python or lizard - looking best in multi-colored effects or stripes.

-Patently Clear: Re-colored patents and high-shine wet-look finishes are key fabrications for accessories this season - looking best in bold brights or sweet pastels.

-Fantastic Plastic: Plastic looks fantastic this season and takes on designer status with looks featuring on the catwalks of no-lesser luminaries than Jean-Paul Gaultier, Ralph Lauren and Celine. New finishes include tie-dye effects, all-over prints and fresh gingham checks.

-Ego-Logo: Forget 90s stealth - wealth the message for the millennium is that brash - cash is back and this season you can sport your designer logo with pride.

-Embellished: Decoration continues for feminine or novelty bags, with embroidery or beading treatments, applied 3D floral and multi-strand beaded fringes.

-Bags of Fabric: For more casual looks with hippy or handcrafted overtones, go for drawstring Dorothy bags or easy satchels in Hessians, silks, linen or denim - complete with decorative embroidery treatments.

-Well handled: The double-handled bowling bag is top of this season's must - have list - looking best in ostrich skin or re-colored patents, other key looks include the document case and the novelty tote.

-In a Clutch: The season's glamorous and sophisticated looks put the spotlight back on the clutch purse or envelope bag - looking best in re-colored snake skin’s and high-shine patents.

-An A-Wristing Sight: A new look from the catwalks this season is the wrist strap bag, seen at all the leading accessory houses as well as cutting-edge labels like Costume National.

-Hand in Hand: The season's ladylike influences put the emphasis on the small hand-held bag, looking particularly key in luxury leathers for a sense of bourgeois chic.

-Shoulder the Load: The shoulder bag makes a come-back for girls on the go. New looks include skin treatments, metallic leathers and eyelet treatments.

-Equine: Equestrian influences were the mission statement at Dior with neat shoulder bags inspired by saddles and riding tack - a look tipped to replace the ubiquitous Baguette. Equine looks were also seen at Hermes who drew on the house's reputation as a luxury saddler for witty inspiration.

-A Novel Twist: Some of the more novel bags and accessories featuring this season.
Its fab: The new finish for accessories this season is fabric; key for coordinating outfits from head to toe. Printed, patterned, graphic or ethnic, fabric bags are generally bright and large scale.

-Neon Wave: 80s styling has invaded the accessories scene this spring/summer season. Fluorescent neon accessories are undeniably one of the hottest looks going. Opt for translucent plastics for fast junior looks, and luxury glacé kid for more up market styling.

-Customized: Louis Vuitton and Bottega Veneta are the two premier players here. Customized leather was not a huge trend across the catwalks, nonetheless the look will translate exceptionally well into the commercial realm. These hand-painted logos and hand sprayed stripes will easily make the transition in (and out) of fashionable arms for a short-lived successful trend. Fast in, fast out.

-Framed: For a chic summer outing, don’t forget to borrow one of Granny’s purses. Her formal framed collection of purses (think doctor bags) is all a girl needs to be up to date. This season’s bags are updated in luxury leathers often with minimum detail.

-Be Square: The new direction for bags this season is a boxy silhouette. These bags are reminiscent of the old lunch pail, or your mother’s vanity case.

-Clutch: 80s apparel trends have prompted a rash of similarly styled accessories. The clutch bag, carried in at the waist, emphasizes the broad shoulder lines and belted garments and as such is the perfect compliment.

-Its all in the wrist: Clutch bags, despite their elegant and streamlined look, are notoriously difficult to manage. Simple functional wrist straps ensure their wear ability.

-Military Appeal: Functional no fuss military styling is looking very fresh these days after seasons of beading, and over the top exotic skins. Durable canvas straps, over sized buckles, and fastenings, binocular case silhouettes and body and belt bags make for styling worthy of the urban jungle.

-Out of Africa: Fringing, shell trims, raffia, interwoven and knitted leather, vegetal colors all make up an African styling story. Kenzo and Anna Sui are the key players here.

-Demure Lady: Small scale, dainty, lady-like purses with clip frame fastenings are a refining finishing touch to any outfit. Pay special attention to the unique shapes and finishes at D&G.

Autumn/Winter Bags:
http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/catwalks/keyitem/reports/cw1999feb15_921003bs?view=Standard

-Unstructured: The new bags for Fall are essentially simple in construction, with soft tactile qualities and yielding unstructured silhouettes moving last season's Porta-wear trend into another dimension.

-Portables: Neat and sweet are the buzz words to describe the latest mini-handbags.

-On the Move: Luggage is BIG business - quite literally this season - with over sized pieces making a major statement with plasticized and PVC finishes, drawstring details and passenger-belt fastenings.

Major Designers/Competition-

Kenzo

Anna Sui

D&G

Louis Vuitton

Bottega Veneta

Dior

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Ralph Lauren

Celine

Fendi
Calvin Klein
Gucci

The Product: Color Trends, 2000

Color and Color Cycle: color trends, prominent colors: Apparel & Accessories.



Both Women's Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter focused on both colors inspired by nature, warm natural colors and also focused on delicate colors which carried on the year 2002 with the continuance of neutral colors, a few bright colors being used for mostly accessories like what was used in the Spring and Summer lines of 2000


Autumn/Winter 2000:

A Palette inspired by:

-Nature
-Importance of warm neutrals
-Weathered and darker earth tones
-Delicate eggshell and blush red.






Spring/Summer 2000: Apparel

Apparel A Palette inspired by:

-Delicate
-Modern Nature
-Hippy De-luxe
-Sundrenched
-Mysterious









Intimates 2000:

A Palette inspired by:

-Lightness
-Sunburnt
-Elements
-Vibrant
-Sultry








The Links below will take you to more information in color trends in Women's Apparel and Accessories.

http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/trends/womenswear/new-womenswear-pages/gen_colour/home/index.htm http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/trends/accessories/womens/ColourPalette

Fashion Forecast for color trends in Spring/Summer 2000:
http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20193&ca=10

"Inspired by the anticipated sights and sounds of the new millennium, the first season of the 21st century will bring new color harmonies into play," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "In general, lighter colors are more naive and brights, while still expressing fun and whimsy, are more subtle in tone."

This link Takes you to the 2000 Movie awards and gives you a synopsis of which celebrities attended, what movies were popular and the music that made the fans melt.

http://www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/2000/

-This Article is a good example of how celebrity Cameron Diaz made the Designer fashion forecast of mini skirt a reality by wearing a mini dress to her premier of Charlies Angels.

-Also comments on how the hem rises as the economy is good

- Shows how people take a fashion forecast and make the trend into the fashion of the time.

The Express
October 25, 2000

THIGHER AND THIGHER
BYLINE: BY VIV GROSKOP
Legs are back. Well, sort of. They're only back if they're long-limbed, toned, taut ones, preferably dangling on the end of an impossibly famous and glamorous woman with a very large stock of anti-cellulite cream in her bathroom cupboard. When Cameron Diaz stepped out in a thigh-line mini dress for this week's Los Angeles premiere of Charlie's Angels, her choice of hemline declared her as one of the high-profile women campaigning for a return to Mary Quant's 1960 Chelsea Look.

Diaz is in good company in the pelmet camp. Kate Moss is pictured in Vogue this month wearing a virtually indecent Eighties-style Gucci suede mini. Singers Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Kylie Minogue often wear itsy-bitsy thigh-bearers. And the Queen of the mini skirt, Victoria Beckham, has pioneered the 21st-century belt with an admirable disregard for fashion cycles. Her motto is: if I'm wearing it, it will soon be the latest thing.

And she's right. Officially, the mini is not in fashion yet, says Nicole Thompson, fashion director of She magazine, but it's about to be. "Skirts are getting shorter but not for this season; for spring/summer 2001. In six months, they'll be creeping up the thigh. Celebrities have access to designers' ideas and collections much earlier than we do so that could be why there are so many around now."

If Cameron or Victoria saw any of the recent collections in Milan, New York or London, they'll know way before us that the mini is back. "Several designers showed minis for next year," says Nicole. "It's all part of the Eighties revival around now."

Even the usually conservative Nicole Farhi had them in her collection. This could be a sign that other designers who don't usually go short will also start chopping off hemlines. Another reason we're seeing more minis at movie premieres, according to Nicole, is that when it comes to evening dress, celebrities make their own rules. They are expected to be leaders of fashion, not followers, and will often wear something that leaves the rest of us, including fashion designers, desperate to copy.

This week's Cameron Diaz mini, for instance, is much shorter than even the ones that are coming in next year: "The new ones will be short but not bottom-skimmingly short," explains Nicole. "A short skirt, whether in fashion or not, is going to grab the headlines more than a knee-length skirt. Minis immediately look more glamorous."

Which leads us to the physical issue: a mini only looks good if you look good in the appropriate body area to start with. Don't forget, celebrities have access to personal trainers, plastic surgery and fake tans, making minis a lot easier to wear well.

Even the best-groomed celebrities don't always get away with it, as the usually glamorous Sadie Frost and Jennifer Lopez have found by trial and error.

There could be yet another indicator for the mini's return. The economy has always been a good tracking device. "People have said there is a link," adds Nicole. "In the Sixties and Eighties, hemlines rose as the economy grew stronger. As the economy is strong at the moment, maybe it's having an effect."

Perhaps we are starting to see a cycle for the mini: a revival every 20 years. So, until 2005, where does that leave the fashion-conscious?

The bold will be reaching for the M&S control tights. The less brave of us will just be investing in the best trouser suit we can find.

he real women's guide to mini skirts Be very careful with your choice of underwear. Do not risk a Basic Instinct flash and wear practical pants to guard against over-exposure.

To avoid any Barbara Windsor carry-ons, remember you are unable to touch your toes. Get others to pick up a dropped purse or shine your shoes, and do not play snooker or pool.

If you have not been blessed with Gisele's never-ending limbs, cheat by wearing high heels. But be warned that towering stilettos could ruin your look if you end up on the floor in an unglamorous heap.

Avoid embarrassment by taking a lift wherever possible. When faced with a tricky staircase, enlist the help of a friend to walk behind you and guard against prying eyes.

Avoid escalators.

If liposuction is not an option, hide those lumps with the aid of reinforced Lycra tights which will give you legs like Naomi Campbell and not Roseanne Barr.

In case your skirt is prone to riding up, carry a scarf to protect your modesty when sitting.

Wear thermal knickers.

To prevent a sagging rear drooping lower than your hemline, buy bottom uplift tights.

Do not get into or out of a car without a long coat on, or the cameras won't be the only things flashing.

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LOAD-DATE: October 24, 2000

LANGUAGE: English

PUB-TYPE: Newspaper
Copyright 2000 EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS

This article shows the pros and cons of using a celebrity to endorse a product.
November 17, 2000

CELEBRITY BOOKERS - GOING BY THE BOOKS. WITH CELEBRITIESVERY MUCH PART OF TODAY'S MEDIA AND PR FRAME, NICK PURDOM FINDS OUT JUSTWHAT MAKES THE BOOKERS TICK

BYLINE: By NICK PURDOM

SECTION: FOCUS, Pg. 14
The celebrity phenomenon, in many people's eyes, has reached saturation point, with the pages of the press constantly plastered with stories about contestants from Big Brother attending London bashes, rugby captains being caught with banknotes up their noses and misinformation being spread about ginger-haired celebrities getting it together.

There is now such a plethora of 'personalities' that they have inevitably been ranked by degree of celebration. From your A-list Madonna, down to your plummeting, try-hard Anthea Turner, the PRO has to ensure that the celebrity suits the product and that they are willing to endorse it.

However, nothing attracts the interest of the media, or the public, like a well-known personality. Whether it's Posh and Becks or the Royal Family, the celebrity is becoming an increasingly important weapon in a PR person's armoury.

So how do you get hold of a celebrity, how do you make sure you get the right one, and how can you be certain you're not paying too much for them? In this Under the Spotlight we delve into the mysterious world of the celebrity booker and ask them the questions PR people most want answered.

Why should I use a celebrity booker rather than going direct to a celebrity or their agent?

According to Richard Brecker, Upfront Television joint managing director, celebrity booking is 'one of the most misunderstood specialist professions in the industry - everyone thinks they can do it until they try to do it themselves'.

Celebrity bookers are very keen to stress that this is a specialist profession. Brecker says endorsement contracts in particular can involve 'tortuous and lengthy negotiations between an artist's representative and the client'. Jeremy Lee, JLA managing director, says: 'If you're comfortable with the get-out clauses and other contractual stipulations and you do not want to listen to alternative solutions, then yes, go direct.'

But celebrity bookers argue that the main reason to use their services is to save time and money. 'Celebrities and their agents know I bring them business regularly and, in most cases, obtain a discount as I am in effect buying in bulk,' says Paul Williams, PWA Celebrity Consultancy founder. Because of their specialist knowledge celebrity bookers also know the kind of rates that celebrities command and will endeavour to get the best price.

Securing the right celebrity can take a lot of time and effort. 'For a medium profile event or television show, we work on a ratio of at least 25 written approaches to celebrities for one booking. That's a lot of work!' says Brecker.

In-depth knowledge is another selling point for celebrity bookers.

'Our research team will know who is 'in town' and who is on the publicity circuit and we will always be up-to-date on the whereabouts of all the A-list celebs,' Brecker says.

Non-specialists who go direct also run the risk of aggravating celebrities and their agents. 'When you use a good celebrity booker you are buying into their credibility with artists and agents,' says Charles Benenson Commercial Casting managing director.

'It takes time to build up trust with an agent. While agents recognise the value of corporate work, they also see it as an interruption to their normal business and do not relish being constantly called for 'prices and availability' for what normally turns out to only be a client pitch.'

A very good reason for using a celebrity booker is that they are also more likely to be successful in securing the right celebrity for you.

Most operate a no deal, no fee policy, and it is their job to sell the project to the celebrity.

How do I go about finding a reputable celebrity booker?

'Unfortunately the business is unregulated and inevitably there are a number of charlatan agencies which trade on clients' nervousness and ignorance of the market,'opines Lee.

Given this observation it would seem wise to be diligent before engaging a celebrity booker. Lee says: 'The most sensible course of action with your first enquiry is to brief three agencies and compare their responses.

'Once you have selected one, partly on the basis of fees quoted for certain individuals but more importantly on their understanding and responsiveness in general, stick with them for future enquiries,' he adds.

For Williams it's a question of personality and building rapport: 'If you get on with the celebrity booker on the end of the phone and they do a good job then you will probably go back to them again.'

As usual when choosing suppliers there are a number of prudent steps that can be taken. Ask if you can speak to satisfied customers, check what major campaigns the company has worked on, find out if it is a member of any professional body such as the IPR or Chartered Institute of Marketing.

One particular issue when choosing a celebrity booker is impartiality. Benenson recommends asking: 'Does the celebrity booker purport to represent dozens of celebrities? If so, how can they be free to give impartial advice?'.

At what stage should I approach a celebrity booker, and what sort of brief should I give?

Celebrity bookers generally accept that PR consultancies are going to approach them at the pitch stage. 'As long as you tell us it is a pitch we are happy to supply advice on fees and the kind of celebrity you are looking for straight away,' says Benenson.

Lee recommends briefing the booking agency at the ideas stage: 'Ignoring the input of professionals and relying on a brainstorming session with your colleagues or the client is only likely to end up with a list of various people's personal preferences, without any objective reference point. It is also going to miss artists who are new to the circuit, or who may not have a high media profile but for reasons unknown to you may be ideal for the project.'

Brecker says: 'Come to us when you know your budget and your wish list.

If you've got money to spend, make a firm offer and we'll guide you on the market value. Don't ask us to do availability checks.'

Lead-in times vary according to the type of celebrity and event, with bookers normally recommending between three months and three weeks. 'I always say to clients that in an ideal situation two months prior to the event date is comfortable, with the booking being complete within six weeks,' says Williams. However, he also points out it is possible to secure celebrities the day before, or even on the day.

As far as the brief is concerned, bookers like as much information as possible. 'The more information we have the easier it is to give the correct help. A good celebrity booker understands your client's product launch may be confidential, but we cannot help unless we know the sort of product that is being launched or endorsed and who the company behind the product is,' Benenson says.

When and why should I use a celebrity?

'Celebrity sells!' says Brecker, summing up the key reason to use one. Celebrities can be used for publicity and credibility, profile and awareness of a company, product or event'

'I would say the best time to use a celebrity is when you are trying to obtain optimum media coverage and when the budgets allow for them,' says Williams.

There is no doubt of the pulling power of celebrities with the media.

By having a celebrity at a product launch, opening or event you are much more likely to attract the media, other guests, and maybe even potential clients.

'The best reasons to engage a so-called celebrity are to attract or flatter your target audience. If there is no need to use the celebrity to put 'bums on seats' then you should at least think twice before spending several thousand pounds of your client's money on a premium for fame,' says Lee.

How do I go about selecting a suitable celebrity; what advice and guidance can you give?

Getting the right celebrity is, of course, critical. Choose the wrong one, and you could do more harm than good.

Brecker advises asking questions such as what is the objective, how will the celebrity be used and do you want to achieve maximum or targeted publicity?

'The booker should know which celebrities meet your objectives, be they extolling the virtues of such-and-such, motivating a cynical salesforce, linking a conference with a quick understanding of the agenda, hosting awards with energy and charm, or simply entertaining your client's clients without causing anyone any offence,' says Lee.

Money is certainly not the only answer. 'It is not just a question of throwing enough money at someone,' says Benenson. 'A good booker will know the kind of celebrity that may want to be associated with your client's product. We also know what a celebrity will and will not do.'

The advantage of using a booker is also that they are likely to be more frank than an agent on the celebrity's weak points. Williams says: 'Because I am not a manager I will not tell you that my celebrity is the best.

If I think a celebrity is bad at speaking or not very approachable by the media at events then I will advise against that person'.

Aren't celebrities always very expensive; how can I justify the expense?

'Fee-wise, yes of course celebrities are expensive,' acknowledges Lee.

But he adds, 'You are paying for their uniqueness and what people sometimes refer to as their 'wow factor'.'

Cost is relative. 'It's true that a good domestic name can command pounds 10,000 to pounds 15,000 for a one or two hour photocall, but this is cheap when you consider the amount of national coverage you may garner,' says Brecker.

He recommends the question that should be asked is 'Will the celebrity's fee be offset by the media coverage your brand will receive?'

When it comes to buying a celebrity, like anything else, you get what you pay for. It is a truism that so-called celebrities who cost very little will probably deliver very little. 'Bear in mind that celebrities with the highest profile will invariably cost more, but then you are buying into that profile and hopefully reaping the benefits,' Benenson says.

Using a good celebrity booker can also stop you paying over the odds for a celebrity. 'I will always tell a client if I think a celebrity is overpriced and give two or three alternatives that I think are just as good for less money,' says Williams.

It should not be forgotten that one of the chief talents of the celebrity booker is to negotiate - not only for the best celebrity for the job, but also for the best price.

Do you offer any sort of evaluation service; what criteria do you use to judge the success of using a celebrity in a campaign or event?

Having taken the trouble to secure the services of a celebrity, it can be all too easy not to evaluate the impact they have had on a campaign or event.

'The best way to evaluate success from an agent's point of view is to be there on the day. Post-event audits are useful, but cannot take into account audience response at the point of delivery,' says Lee. However, he adds: 'In the case of serious speakers, a lasting impression does matter and a formal evaluation three months after the presentation would be a very interesting exercise'.

If they do not attend the event in person, many bookers will follow up afterwards. 'I call clients a few days after an event to find out how they felt it went and whether they would consider using celebrities again.

Generally opinion is good but there are always going to be cases where a celebrity did not do a good job or the client's expectations were too high,' says Williams.

'There is no scientific evaluation but if the brief has been fulfilled and the required media coverage achieved the client is invariably happy,' says Brecker.

In the final analysis, many celebrity bookers feel that evaluating the success of a celebrity is really down to the PR agency and client. 'We judge success on how helpful the celebrity was to your campaign. Did they help get the message you wanted across?,' says Benenson.

'While we can read press coverage of an event, only your client and you can judge overall whether sales of that particular product have been positively affected by the use of a celebrity in its launch or endorsement. It would actually be nice to get feedback from the PR company,' he adds.

What is the future of celebrity booking; how are you planning to develop your service?

'The future is exciting,' says Lee. 'Audiences are becoming more experienced and, in the main, our clients are becoming less risk-averse and more amenable to new ideas. Thankfully at the top end of the market the days of dishing out the same celebrities year after year are over.'

Not surprisingly, celebrity bookers think demand for their services will increase.

'There will always be a market for using celebrities in PR and advertising. The public love them and so the industry will use them,' believes Williams.

For Brecker, 'New technology is definitely the way ahead'. Upfront recently launched a pilot business-to-business internet-based service, Celebrities Worldwide, which gives subscribers more than 6,000 celebrity contact details on-line.

Williams agrees: 'I have had a web site for over two years. It is continually being updated but I think it will be some time before people use web sites as often as they could. But nothing replaces a good client relationship.'

Benenson has similar feelings. 'In a way I am horrified that someone might try to buy a celebrity from me on a web site. At the end of the day this business is based on the trust you have with a client, and it's slightly old-fashioned in that sense.'

Lee adds: 'Just as web casting will never totally replace conferences, no amount of on-line surfing will replace the personal experience and the particular skills a good booker is able to offer'.


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PERSON: DAVID BECKHAM (56%);

LOAD-DATE: November 20, 2000

LANGUAGE: English

PUB-TYPE: Magazine

The Product: Textile Trends in Fashion Apparel and Accessories, 2000

Textile/Fabric/Fiber/Finish

The textiles, fabrics, fibers, and finishes used in the year of 2000 were carried on into 2004 with the light weight fabrics, grainy effect, the use of matellics, and 60's graphics, however the main fabric choices for 1988: paisley, lame, African prints, lace batiks were no so popular. Looking at the textiles, fabrics, fibers, and finishes used today ultra-light weight as well as layering are still very popular along with handcrafted items. The following listed below is an overview of the textiles, fabrics, fibers, and finishes used in the spring/summer and autumn/winter in the year of 2000.

Spring/Summer: Apparel
-Glaze
-Surface Interest
-Thermo-regulatory
-Luminescent
-Open Structures Gauze
-Natural Earthy Handle
-Multilayer
-Blurred
-Ultra Light Weight
-Baked and Crisp
-Bloom
-Blustered

Spring/Summer: Intimate
-Translucent
-Luminescent
-Soft Sheen
-Blistered
-Papery
-Ultra Light
-Thermo-Regulatory
-Glazed
-Soft Suede
-Open Weave
-Moldable
-Blurred

Textile/Prints:
-Marimekko - Scandinavian design
-Naturalistic Floral Print

For additional information on Spring/Summer Textile/Fabric/Fiber/Finish for apparel
Click the following link:
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Spring/Summer: Accessories:

-Hats: 80s style, Neat and tailored, Handcrafted and embellished

-Shearling, Ostrich, Exotic, Plaids and Checks, Knit One Purl One, Fur, Metallics, Damask, logos, TieDye.


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Autumn/Winter: Apparel
-Raw and Wild
-Organic and Rustic Luxury
-Grainy
-Felted and Spongy
-Hair Like
-Vintage and Antique
-Artisan/Global Décor
-Hand Crafted

Fabric Choices:
-Fake Fur
-Coated Linen
-Linen Blends
-Cotton
-Cotton Blends
-Ecological Wool
-Wool Blends
-Silk Blends
-Velvet
-Denim
-Color Woven
-Indigo
-Metallic

Prints/Patterns
-Floral
-Mood of Playfulness

Autumn/Winter: Accessories:

-Backpacks: Asymmetric cuts, and camouflage prints, Drawstring laces.

-Handbags: with Graphics like Paul Frank and Cosmic Girl. Contrasting clashing patterns and colours.Psychedelic 60s or Graphic Japanese. Sequins and Beads.

-Broaching

Fabrics:
-vinyl and rubber

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Vogue Fashion Awards

VH1 vogue fashion awards

- The color Pink (fuchsia) becomes a celebrity trend. Found on Gwen Stephanie, Flea, and Pink.

- Tight black leather was all the rage. Hip- slung jean.

- Prints were all the rage. Snakeskin pants, leopard handbags,
- Male and female Rockers shaved their heads bald
- Celebrities take fashion to the limit exposing more skin. Jennifer Lopez in Green dress, Little Kim wearing a Nipple flower, Marilyn Manson taking dress to the next level
- Most Fashionable Artist- Female winner- Macy Gray. with afro hair and outfits filled with furs and color.
- Jeans were paired with stilettos, Denim jackets were worn with everything and old designer jeans made a comeback.

- Most Fashionable Male Artist- Enrique Inglesias- Levi’s, leather jackets, lots of black, and T shirts.

- Visionary Video- Smashing Pumpkins, black and white love death theme. Goth as well as Edwardian leather clothing
- Most Stylish- No Doubt- Extreme makeup, pink hair.
- Versace Award- Jennifer Lopez

- Celeb style- female winner- Chloe Sevigny- boarders original and weird, Uses rubber bands to strap heals that are to big,
- Celeb Style male winner- Jude Law
- Avant Garde Designer winner- Nicolas Ghesquire for Balenciaga
- Model of the Year- Carmen Kass
- Designer of the Year- Stella Mccartnery for Chloe-

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:
Nov. 21, 2000- Robotic puppy Tekno became the top- selling toy worldwide.

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