{"id":4531,"date":"2012-02-16T22:59:26","date_gmt":"2012-02-17T05:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/denim-trends\/denim-by-pv-trends-for-springsummer-13\/"},"modified":"2018-10-27T11:01:28","modified_gmt":"2018-10-27T05:31:28","slug":"denim-by-pv-trends-for-springsummer-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/denim-trends\/denim-by-pv-trends-for-springsummer-13\/4531","title":{"rendered":"Denim By PV Trends For Spring\/Summer ‘13"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have been late in bringing the report of trends from Denim by PV for the Spring\/Summer 2013. However, its better to be late than never!<\/p>\n

Here is a report from Stylesight<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the leading trend agency worldwide \u00e2\u20ac\u201c on the trends from Denim By PV held in Dec\u00e2\u20ac\u212211.<\/p>\n

Cheat Sheet<\/h3>\n
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  1. Soft touch<\/strong> remains a key focus for many mills Cellulose TENCEL\u00c2\u00ae and Modal fibers become essential Soft-focus looks for peached surfaces and dense, tactile hands.<\/li>\n
  2. Growing each season, eco-friendly<\/strong> technology remains key for S\/S 13
    \nRecycled yarns become more widely used and aesthetically pleasing
    \nLow-impact technologies, fibers and processes remain priorities for mills.<\/li>\n
  3. Finishes and treatments evolve shine for S\/S 13 Pearlescent and iridescent looks<\/strong> move on from traditional resin shine. Two-tone and shot silk looks create fashion-forward denim surfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1.Engineered Herringbone<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Herringbone evolves for S\/S 13 with new 3-D weaves. Graphic and pronounced herringbones create cord-like surfaces \/ Deep ridged textures offer tactile touch \/ New take on the engineered stripe trend \/ Workwear and tailoring references \/ Double weaves and double-faced fabrics.<\/p>\n

    \"Engineered<\/a><\/p>\n

    \"Engineered<\/a><\/p>\n

    2.Dobby Weaves<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    A trend that emerged at last winter!s show, dobby weaves had a stronger presence this season. Small, intricate designs created using dobby attachments on looms \/ Allover geometric designs \/ Raised, extra
    \nyarn weaves create 3-D looks \/ Honeycomb and waffle appearances \/ Broken twill variations \/ Strong white weft presence on fabric faces.<\/p>\n

    \"Dobby<\/a><\/p>\n

    \"Dobby<\/a><\/p>\n

    3.Duck Canvas<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    A trend that emerged two seasons ago at niche mills, duck canvas offerings grow to meet demand.Clean and durable canvas constructions, reminiscent of workwear fabrics \/ Neutral shades of ecru and mustard \/Indigo overdyes and yarn dyes \/ Premium selvedge canvas as chino alternative \/ Popular visual texture with rugged associations.<\/p>\n

    \"Duck<\/a><\/p>\n

    4.Salt+Pepper wefts<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Tweedy textures emerged two seasons ago and continue their importance for S\/S 13.Switching focus to weft yarns, creates a more subtle, wearable fabric \/ Weft textures add visual interest to denim faces after wash-down \/ Twisted yarn alternative with a more menswear and heritage feel \/ Cozy denim look for summerweight denims.<\/p>\n

    \"Salt+Pepper<\/a><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    5.Marled Grey<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    M\u00c3\u00a9langes create a summery textured yarn for S\/S 13.Neppy, textured and flecked greys \/ Jersey denim looks \/ Inspired by retro marls and activewear \/ Cone Denim!s recycled yarns \/ Twisted yarns and slubby surfaces \/ Menswear-centric story.<\/p>\n

    \"Marled<\/a><\/p>\n

    \"Marled<\/a><\/p>\n

    6.Knit Indigo<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Jersey-look indigo or indigo-look knits emerge for S\/S 13.Knit indigo is making big waves in denim \/ Focus on comfort denim with soft and stretch capabilities \/ Indigo knits at Isko led to Diesel!s \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Jogg Jeans\u00e2\u20ac\u009d range \/ Bossa, Calik and Montebello are all experimenting \/ Ultra-high stretch \/ Improved recovery and super-soft hands \/ Activedenim hybrid fabrics for casualwear.<\/p>\n

    \"Knit<\/a><\/p>\n

    \"Knit<\/a><\/p>\n

    7.Tencel Stretch<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Stretch continues to be a key denim initiative with new TENCEL\u00c2\u00ae blends for S\/S 13. Super stretchy blends merge the fluidity and softness of cellulose \/ Orta Slow Fit TENCEL\u00c2\u00ae and cupro blends have memory stretch \/ Huge range of TENCEL\u00c2\u00ae stretch fabrics by Italdenim includes colored denims \/ Surfacesare glossy, super-soft and malleable \/ Second skin feeling.<\/p>\n

    \"Tencel<\/a><\/p>\n

    8.Soft Focus<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Focusing on hand, mills look to finish, weave and fiber advancements for increased tactility.Brushed cottons have peached surfaces \/ Sateen weaves remain important \/ Tightly constructed, dense stretch weaves\/Soft moleskin looks and fluffy appearances.<\/p>\n

    \"Soft<\/a><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    9.Dense+Compact<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Clean, compact fabrics have smooth and refined denim finishes.Premium looks with clean and compact surfaces \/ Durable, dry and dense weaves \/ Deadstock raws and clean constructions \/ Dry and flat finishes give denim smooth shine.<\/p>\n

    \"Dense+Compact<\/a><\/p>\n

    10.cellulose updates<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Cellulose alternatives to traditional cotton are flooding the denim market.
    \nNew innovations continue to drive these denims forward \/ Lyocell expert Royo offers colored, laundered and treated blends for S\/S 13\/ Cone explores unexpectedly authentic yet super-soft blends, proving denim does not have to be lightweight and fluid \/ Black TENCEL\u00c2\u00ae denims emerge.<\/p>\n

    \"cellulose<\/a><\/p>\n

    11.Vintage Drape<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Open construction and drape offer comfortable hands and summery, vintage attitude. Lightweights reemerge for summer \/ Focus on open, fluid and unstable weaves \/ Crosshatch lightweights remain an important texture story from S\/S 12 \/ Comfortably worn-in fabrics create an \u00e2\u20ac\u0153old favorite\u00e2\u20ac\u009d jean feeling \/ Bias cuts enhance drape.<\/p>\n

    \"Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n

    12.Recycled Yarns<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Working toward a sustainable future, mills highlight recycled denims.
    \nReused denim scrap waste from fabric and garment manufacturing stages \/ Cone Denim!s EarthSPUN wefts made from recycled green, brown and blue plastic bottles \/ Eco-premium recycled selvedge denim from Nihonmenpu \/ Paper wefts at Calik Denim \/ Unique indigo shades and neppy constructions \/ Textured fill yarn qualities.<\/p>\n

    \"Recycled<\/a><\/p>\n

    13.Linen\/cotton<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    A key S\/S 13 development, mills look to linen to update traditional all cotton denim.Air-dried and creased looks have casual summer attitude \/ Linen wefts bring cooling properties \/ Glossy yet relaxed surfaces \/ Neppy and slubby yarns \/ Used on 7 to 12oz. denims.<\/p>\n

    \"Linen\/cotton<\/a><\/p>\n

    14.Slub chambray<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Chambray looks rustic with slubby and neppy textures.Vertical and horizontal slub yarns \/ Rustic updates for plain weaves \/ Exaggerated crosshatches are key \/ Skyblue indigo shades \/ Vintage loom defects nod to the Dust Bowl era.<\/p>\n

    \"Slub<\/a><\/p>\n

    \"Slub<\/a><\/p>\n

    15.Summer greens<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Last season!s green-cast denims become laundered and muted for S\/S 13.
    \nMore obvious, cleaner greens take over from tinted green indigos of last season \/ Chambrays and textured,neppy denims \/ Rustic weaves and vintage laundries \/ Pale pastel looks and recycled wefts at Cone Denim \/
    \nUnisex denim story mixes vintage with fashion.<\/p>\n

    \"Summer<\/a><\/p>\n

    16.Pastel wash<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Pale shades are two-tone, diffused and laundered.Soft palette of baby blue, mint green, peach and pink \/ Whitened colors and coated pales \/ Pastel shades bleed through at seams \/ Colored wefts with white warps \/ Breakages and surface distressing create interest.<\/p>\n

    \"Pastel<\/a><\/p>\n

    17.Pearlescent<\/h2>\n

    For S\/S 13, resin finishes become pastel and pearlescent.New stretch coatings offer summer alternatives to leather \/ Super shiny \/ Glitter particles \/ Color ranges from pastels to girly brights \/ Pearlescent resin finishes suit Juniors and Tweens.<\/p>\n

    \"Pearlescent<\/a><\/p>\n

    18.Luminescence<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Distinctly purple-cast, two-tone denims emerge for S\/S 13.Two-tone indigo replicates shot silk \/ Colored wefts with indigo warps \/ Iridescent yarns and glossy TENCEL\u00c2\u00ae \/Focus on glossy surface sheen.<\/p>\n

    \"Luminescence<\/a><\/p>\n

    \"Luminescence<\/a><\/p>\n

    19.Lurex shine<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    The shiny denim trend strengthens with metallic yarns, wefts and treatments expanding offerings.Liquid gold and silver effects add dazzling glamour to denim \/ Iridescent metallic lightweights at Kuroki \/ Metallic
    \ncoatings become malleable, lighter weight and fluid for summer \/ High stretch constructions.<\/p>\n

    \"Lurex<\/a><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    20.Plastic people<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Clear resins give new plastic shine to black and indigo fabrics.Polished looks achieved with new resin layers \/ Flattened constructions create a starched and pressed effect \/Shine creates sculptural and molded relief to denim \/ Clean, classic denims transform with sophisticated finishes.<\/p>\n

    \"Plastic<\/a><\/p>\n

    21.Color explosion<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

    Attendees could not ignore the vast color ranges for S\/S 13.Color stories show no sign of abating for S\/S 13 \/ Colored wefts in significantly brighter shades \/ Saturated brights and gemstone palettes \/ Quirky contrast red, purple and green wefts against blue.<\/p>\n

    \"Color<\/a><\/p>\n

    Color d : Colored Premium Denim Fabrics For Spring – Summer 2013<\/a><\/strong>