Trendstop: Material on the Catwalks: Top 3 Editors’ Picks SS 2016

Our print and graphics team have been analysing material innovations on the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2016 catwalks. Pinpointing the strongest directions for the season, these trends are presented in our Materials on the Catwalks report.

Raw Linen Canvas – Edun

A rustic dimension is introduced to the catwalk this season, demonstrating a focus on linen canvas qualities. Rough, raw woven fibres are executed in neutral colourways, occasionally detailed with loose yarns or textured edgings.

Nouveau Rustic Weaves – Issey Miyake

Utilising materials like raffia, homespun knits and basket-like textures, new developments include combinations of surfaces, elegant layering and exaggerated loose yarn detailing, along with clean-cut silhouettes.

Anti-Grain Leathers – Jil Sander

Leathers evolve with clean-cut forms and super-smooth structures, creating skins that are almost fabric-like. These anti-grain surfaces offer supple materials with lightweight properties for Spring/Summer womenswear, and can be manipulated and shaped with ease.

Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading trend forecasting agencies for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Clients include H&M, Primark, Forever21, Zalando, Geox, Evisu, Hugo Boss, L'Oreal and MTV.