Spring Summer 2020 Pitti Filati Material Show Overview
Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the latest trend
directions from the Spring Summer 2020 edition of Europe’s biggest yarn and
knitwear showcase, Pitti Filati.
The Trendstop materials team give FashionUnited readers an exclusive
insight into the key trends from Pitti Filati in Florence. Located at the
historic Fortezza Da Basso, the specialist textile industry event played
host to an international contingent of exhibitors and visitors. A focus on
fashion-led development saw trend areas dedicated to a range of new
innovations from performance sports to youthful subculture inspirations
with exciting installations and live presentations from leading
manufacturers and mills. Our comprehensive material show coverage and
accompanying galleries evaluate each trend’s commercial value and
longevity, giving you the best possible basis for your decision
making.
This week Trendstop present three key trends from Pitti Filati SS20.
Flattened Ribs sees the “everyday” elevated to premium level with luxurious
yarns and a minimalist aesthetic while transeasonal knits are developed for
summer in Lightweight Open Weaves. A strong sportswear influence comes
through in The Performance Knit as tech innovations mix high functionality
with high fashion.
Flattened Ribs
Classic ribbing techniques are given a contemporary update for
Spring/Summer 2020. Silky yarns with a subtle sheen are used to create
flattened ribs for a smooth, sophisticated finish that taps into the trend
for everyday luxury while sheer/solid contrasts bring an extra dimension to
minimalist looks.
Images courtesy of Trendstop, left to right: Kyototex Spring
Summer 2020, Tibi Spring Summer 2019, Tacky Gym Research Area Spring Summer
2020.
The Performance Knit
With sportswear now a key influencer across all fashion sectors, knitwear
manufacturers are leading the way in developing high-tech processes and
integrating performance elements into yarns and fibres. Stretch qualities,
breathable fibres, technical machine knits and body contouring
constructions show the future direction of knitwear.
Images courtesy of Trendstop, left to right: Handball
Research Area Spring Summer 2020, Chloe Spring Summer 2019, Citysurfer
Research Area Spring Summer 2020.
Lightweight Open Weaves
As the knitwear market adapts to the increasing demand for transeasonal
garments, super-lightweight yarns and open constructions, allow knits and
weaves to make the transition into the summer season. Delicate, honeycomb
and holey effects have an airy feel particularly in soft, spring pastel
tones.
Images courtesy of Trendstop, left to right: Iafil Spring
Summer 2020, Chloe Spring Summer 2019, New Mill Spring Summer
2020.
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