Forecasting Automobile Colors

Spirit-of-time-teams forecast individual and vibrant shades for the future
“The new DuPont OEM Coatings Color Show, “Winning with Color”, joins trend-setting
ideas with innovative development of worldwide OEM colors. Six teams with substantial
trend potential are entering the race: Classic, Adventure, Racing, Esprit, Vogue and Eco
are representative of current driving forces as well as consumer needs.
Multicolor iridescent variants, sparkling mica particles and unusual effect combinations
are among the stylish innovations to open up the conventional color concepts. The result
comprises mixed hybrid colors and shades that fulfill the demand for purity and
individuality. The triumph of colorful but also subtle shades is clearly crystallized in this
case. Colors are interpreted individually depending on the team orientation and thus
personalized for tomorrow’s market.
Tomorrow’s automobile colors must attract attention but should not be obtrusive; they
should be sophisticated and elegant. The important point here is to use the great range of
effect possibilities confidently and harmoniously. This color concept actively addresses
the future language of automobile shapes. The industry is deliberately playing with
accents and clearly defined edges internationally. Round shapes contrast with austere
lines. Tomorrow’s automobiles gain excitement, originality and modern charisma when
combined with the right color outfit.”
Information found at: http://www.dupontrefinish.eu/dupontrefinish/com/en/PDF/Color_Popularity_2007_MR.pdf

PPG consists of a group of experts who have forecasted the North American color automobile trends for 2009-2010:
"Blue: The color blue will increase in popularity, with updated rich classic blues featuring sparkle effects for a unique iridescence and some shades featuring green and red casts. Medium-valued blues with silver highlights also add new dimension to the palette.

Green: Nature-inspired textures and patterns will expand the range of greens, especially with continued consumer interest in the environment and “green” products. The color will be enhanced with a light, almost translucent hue on one end of the spectrum, while a combination of green with brown will create a new dark khaki on the other.

Naturals: The metallic looks seen in fashion, packaging and product design are strong influences on the natural color family. Medium values will showcase subtle tones of copper and bronze, while special-effect pigments will help create contemporary and luxurious browns influenced by wood and leather products.

Red: This classic color palette will be highly influenced by interior design, resulting in deep burgundies and bright, saturated reds. With new effect pigments, the depth and brilliance of red can be expanded.

Neutrals: Comprised of silvers, blacks and whites, the neutral family has strong ties to fashion. Blacks with metallic effects will be the new focus. Tonal whites and pearl colors will continue to become established. Silvers will continue to develop with the addition of metallic flake and effect pigments, while a move to darker graphite colors with slight tints of brown and green will add new interest."
Information straight from the website: http://www.pcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/faa17b36eddbe010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____

The CNW Marketing Research Company links car color and personality
Emerald Green Car – calming and refreshing (positive outlook drivers)
Red – most intense color (drivers tend to be aggressive)
Black – sign of power and elegance (submissive/downbeat drivers)
White – A light and neutral color
Blue – creates a calming effect
Information found at: http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/2008/06/what-your-car-color-may-say-about-your-psyche-mood-outlook.html

According to the Dupont Car Color report and Forbes Auto…
- Automobile color experts derive inspiration anywhere from street wear fashion to cell phones
- White, silver, and black dominate the automobile industry globally
- The most popular color on the market is silver
- Car enthusiasts worldwide are beginning to look toward more blue treatments
- 2009 Dodge Ram will be offered in new and inventive colors including
- Deep Water Blue Pearl
- Austin Tan Pearl
- Finishes will be more liquid, metal like and shift towards metallic
- Violet blues will begin to emerge
- Gold and green are predicted to reemerge as popular automobile colors
- Luxury colors will reach towards neutrals such as brown and grey
- 2008 - Uncertainty in economics has led North Americans to seek more traditional/conservative colors such as red and white
- Some believe that consumers will seek an olive green color for the automobile in the future
Information found at: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS162529+10-Jun-2008+PRN20080610 and http://www.forbesautos.com/news/features/2007/car-color-trends.html

*Making the decision on what car color to buy can be a long term investment as well as a way to express your personality. Car colors, much like colors in apparel and accessories shift according to a variety of factors including economics, environment, and trends. Ultimately from the research I have done regarding automobile color, the future trend seems to be breaking away from the traditional popular color of silver, and leaning toward blues and greens. The finish will change as well to more of a metallic, metal like finish.

History Repeating: Accessories At Lakme Fashion Week

"When it comes to Indian accessories, everything old is new again. Two designers who presented collections as part of a special accessories showcase at LFW are turning tradition on its head with bold statement pieces that utilize antique techniques and textiles. Little Shilpa designed by Shilpa Chavan, has been on the Indian style scene for years and Chavan has apprenticed with Philip Treacy. This season she sent out a series of necklaces that encase gold-and silver threaded brocade sari pieces in Plexiglas, along with a host of inventive headgear. Malaga, designed by Malini Agarwalla, recreates splendor of Mughal-era handicraft with stunning pieces that incorporate rubies and emeralds, along with semiprecious stones like turquoise, into exquiste evening bags that Leiber fans will be dying to get their hands on. "

-Sameer Reddy 

Recession Spending

The Collections That Will Count Come Spring

1. Ann Demeulemeester: 'Bold shots of color, glittery crystal embroideries, and bunched and wrapped toga dresses, as well as cool, drapey jackets and waistcoasts for her rock 'n' roll fans."

2. Balenciaga: "Nicolas Ghesquiere pushed fashion further into the future with a collection that explored Balenciaga codes via matte and shiny textures. His tissue-fine metallic pleated jackets worn with covetable motocross pants looked like sci-fi armor for a twenty-first-century style-bot."

3. Chanel: "In uncertain times, a name like Chanel is something you believe in. Karl Lagerfield rolled out all of the house signatures and then some, including tweed, done for Spring in a painterly blown-out check. Result: Fashion that's 100 % impervious to a shaky economy."

4. Dolce and Gabbana: "Leave the S&M and bondage to the amateurs. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana avowed experts in the subject, abandoned their trademark corsetry to make the season's most convincing argument for languid, louche pajama dressing."

5. Dries Van Noten: "Fashion's most artful realist had another hit on his hands with a mostly black and white collection of shifts, suiting pieces, and one fabulous gold Lurex skirt that was less exuberant than his last two efforts, but never, ever boring."

6. Givenchy: Riccardo Tisci knows his fan base. This season, he gave them plenty of the drop-dead sexy fare they've come to love: expertly cut yet utterly feminine suits, bondage detailing, and Spring's must-have nudes."

7. Lanvin: From beginning to end, love-at-first-sight clothes that truly have it all: gorgeous color, voluptuously sexy volumes, and, best of all, an easy, no-corset-necessary construction that makes them a joy to wear."

8. Louis Vuitton: If Marc Jacobs has it right -and when has he not?- the sagging economy will leave women hungrier than ever for that special piece. Louis Vuitton had them in spades, from tres parisienne forties shoulder jackets and 'spangly' sweaters to feather minis, and don't forget the eye-catching bags and tribal-art jewelry."

9. Marc Jacobs: He may call Paris home, but the good old U.S.A. is Marc Jacobs' first love,a nd his ode to Americana, complete with bustled prairie skirts, glam motorcycle jackets, a nod to his own grunge movement, and much, much more, just might be his most genius collection ever."

10. Ralph Lauren: "Harem pants at Ralph Lauren? Believe it. With North Africa as inspiration, the designer produced a savvy, beautiful collection that delivered the trends - there were also camp shirts and safari jackets - without jeopardizing the polish and pragmatism that are the hallmarks of his American style."

New Designers & Trends

William Rast is the New L.A.M.B.

"Most stage-to-street trends are regrettable: Hammer pants come to mind. But sometimes a savvy pop start manages to capitalize on his or her look with a legit fashion line. Take Gwen Stefani, whose rock/rasta mash-up, L.A.M.B., grosses close to 100 million annually. Now, Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala, who were childhood pals in Tennesse, are hoping for similar success with William Rast, a denim collection that's been expanded to include men's and women's ranges designed by Johan and Marcella Lindeberg. Expect Southern staples with a Hollywood edge."

Nicholas Kirkwood is the New Christian Louboutin 

"What makes us think Nicholas Kirkwood is ready to step into the maestro's shoes? For one, the Rodarte sisters have chosen the London cobbler to craft their Spring footwear. And for another, he's landed a gig making shoes for Pollini, where the appointment of Jonathan Saunders as ready-to-wear director has made it one of Milan's must-see shows. Then there's all the front-row types- Leigh Lezark, Daisy Lowe, Selma Blair - who've been spotted in his high-and-mighty architectural stilettos and cantilevered platform heels."

Goth is the New Grunge

"Starting on September 5, the Fashion Institute of Technology will present Gothic: Dark Glamour, an exhibit exploring the aesthetic from the perspective of both the catwalk and the streets. This, clearly, is a trend that won't be going away anytime soon."

-Designers such as Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens, Alexander Wang, and Rodarte have been a few designers to already reveal somewhat gothic pieces

-From Style

Best Collections Deemed by In Style:

* Proenza Schouler: In colors like deep violet, emerald, and bronze. The collection is sporty and sensual. Coats with dramatically draped backs, slouchy wide pants, and sequins, sequins, sequins.

*Narciso Rodriguez: The convincing case for neo-minimalist simplicity, with super-shapely jackets and skinny pants. 

*Rodarte: Tulle ballerina dresses speak of sweet fairy tales, but those mohair knits, not to mention the tough girl shoes, give this collection a razor-sharp edge. 

*Prada: The leaner, longer silhouette leads to grown-up glamour, yet the look enters a new realm with couture like, bourgeois-with-an-erotic-twist Swiss lace. 

*Marni: The three step method for the perfect fall: Forgo sleeves, color-block in delicious, imaginative combinations; and belt boxy coats and jackets over neat skirts. 

*Balenciaga: Luxury worthy of the cyber era, with superherolike seamed jackets, intricately paneled pants, draped velvet tops, magnificent costume jewels, and embroidered rubber. 

Trends:

*Long and lean

*Velvet

* Evening Shimmer

*Bold Jewelry 

* Sculptural Accessories

* Boots 24/7

* Embellishment 

More Trends From Fall:

*Bell Curves

*Country Life

*Minimalist Tendency 

* Superhero Worship

Jewelry:

* Big, Bold, and "Costumey"

* Inspired by nature, "Earthy Delights" 

Technology:

*Apple

* I-phone

* Blackberry

* Blue-tooths 

Runway Eye Catchers - Handbags & Accessories

Eye Catchers From the Shows:

Hit List From Paris:

* Space Age Wristlet

* Stripped Pep Toe Wedge

* The Logo Bag

* The Ruffle Front Shoe

* The Simple Sandal

* The New Platform Pump

* The Mirrored Sandal

* The Western Bag

* The Artful Mix

* The Slouchy Tribal Bag

* The Edgy Heel

* The Neon Accent

* The Price Conscious Shopper

* The Patchwork Shoulder Bag

* The Punk Pearl Necklace

* The Oversized Shades

* The Chain Mail Wristlet 

Hit List From Milan:

*The Drum-Shaped Wristlet

* The Jewelry-Like Handbag

* The Canvas Tote 

*The New Exotic

* The Pastel Shoe

* The Heritage Bag

* The Detailed Shoe

* The Platform Pump

*The Graphic Heel 

* The Waterproof Bag

* The Metallic Leather Clutch 

Recent Movies About Pregnancy

Each movie has a positive tone about pregnancy. These humorous and lighthearted movies attract moms and dads to be and show viewers all the trials of pregnancy but in an upbeat way making it very appealing and almost seem easy.