Phillip Lim's trend forecasting document outlines 4 themes for his Spring 2017 collection: Zenity, Space Garden, Sleepover Party, and Analog Craze. Each theme explores different aesthetics through mood boards, color palettes, key fabrics, and example looks. Zenity focuses on minimalism and drapery. Space Garden features exaggerated floral prints and embellishments on lustrous fabrics. Sleepover Party draws inspiration from lingerie and features romantic silks, laces, and tulles. Analog Craze emphasizes repetitive patterns and pixelated prints. Loose silhouettes, layering, draping and strappy details are presented as common elements across the themes.

1. 3.1 PHILLIP LIM
TREND FORECASTING
S/S 2017

2. Table of
Content
• BrandOverview
• Past Runway Review
• Theme for Spring 2017
• Conclusion
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3. Brand
Overview
§ 3.1 Phillip Lim
§ Born inThailand,ofChinese descent,Phillip Lim isa key
figure in NewYork’s wave of Asian-American fashion
designers.
§ Lim aimed to "inject some 'street elegance' " into hisdesigns.
§ He instinctively knowswomen want:Clothesthat are at once
effortless and elegant,feminine and frank,chic without fuss.
§ Silky,soft draping and sheer fabrics
§ Brand’s DNA—clothesthat embody youthful elegance and
that can take you from day to night,week to weekend.
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4. Runway
Recaps
Fall
2016
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5. Runway
Recaps
Spring
2016
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6. Runway
Recaps
Spring
2015
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Zenity Space Garden Sleepover Party Analog Craze
Theme Overview

8. Key Elements
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ZenitySleepover Party Analog Craze Space Garden
• Drape
• loose-fit
• Layered structure
• Strappy details

9. THEME #1
ZENITY
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Zenity – Mood Board
Danny Jones
Norm Architects
KawaseToshiro

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Zenity – Mood Board
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Marni

12. Zenity
Color
Palette
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13. Zenity
Key
Fabrics
Light Cotton Sheer rayon knit Linen Thermal knit type
Chino Puckered jersey
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The Row's
Zenity – Key Items
Layered pants Long flared sleeve Kimono Strap top Split tunic
In order to create a relax and sporty ambience, loose-fit items such as boxy top with trumpet sleeve, layered culottes
and split tunic are definitely essentials. Other items such as straps top and kimono canadd sophisticated details to the
minimalistic silhouettes.
Shaina MoteHaider AckermannAnn DemeulemeesterMaison MartinMargiela

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Zenity – Looks
The central idea of
Zenity is to maintain a
simple and sleek
silhouette. Minimalism
is the main focus, that
comes with small
sophisticated details on
apparels such as strap
back design, zippers,
and sheer sleeves.
OrleyMarniHeohwan Simulation Camilla and Marc

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Zenity – Looks
While emphasizing the loose,
draped silhouette of bottoms,
the top remains structural with
very clean and edgy cutting.
Ellery AganovichCalvinKlein

17. THEME #2
SPACE
GARDEN
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Space Garden – Mood Board
Manish AroraChristopher Kane

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Space Garden – Mood Board
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Maison Margiela 3.1 PhillipLim

20. Space Garden
Color
Palette
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21. Space Garden
Key
Fabrics
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Silk Lamé Iridescent polyester
Floral print satin
Space cotton
Transparent PVC

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Space Garden – Key Items
Raincoat Silk floral jacket Satin puff sleeves Metallic floral maxi Iridescent embroidery
Exaggerated floral print or embellishment on lustrous fabrics takes over the entire theme of SpaceGarden. For the
over all silhouette, it continues the simple, edgy cutting from previous theme but add more drapes and softness
because of the silk and satin. To balance the soft texture, PVC raincoat and quilted top can also be found in theme.
BalenciagaGucci Manish AroraChristian Dior

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Space Garden – Looks
The key looks
emphasize a
feminine but sporty
and cool style.
Isabel Sanchis MSGMMSGMПлатье на Новый год

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Space Garden – Looks
A significant lustrous
floral item is the key
to create the overall
look of Space
Garden.
ManishAroraDelpozoMarcby MarcJacobs Valentino

25. THEME #3
SLEEPOVER
PARTY
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Sleepover Party – Mood Board
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Fleur Du Mal
Urban Outfitters

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Sleepover Party – Mood Board
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Vanessa Jackman
Reformation

28. Sleepover Party
Color
Palette
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29. Sleepover Party
Key
Fabrics
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Bannet silk CottonEyelet Chiffon Raschel lace
Tulle Fortuny satin

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Sleepover Party – Key Items
All these items aim to create a romantic, girly but also glitter and fun ambience.Oversized silk robes and pajamas shirt
give a laid-back and casual look.While exquisite lace, tulle and glittering lamé details enhance the luxurious image for
this theme and make the overall looks more sophisticated and polished.
Silk robe Lace flared top Glitter culottes Pajamas shirt Satin dress/skirt
Marchesa Rachel Zoe OstwaldHelgasonHaider Ackermann Thakoon

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Sleepover Party – Looks
Inspired by upscale lingerie
and cocooning lifestyle, the
key look is the draped pajamas
shirt that goes with bralette or
camisoles which give out a
little bit of chest.
Nili Lotan The RowCalvinKleinThakoon

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Sleepover Party – Looks
Silky robes, lace dress and draped
culottes all together create a
feminine and elegant look.
Alberta FerrettiRalph and RussoCalvinKleinGivenchy

33. THEME #4
ANALOG
CRAZE
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Analog Craze – Mood Board

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36. Analog Craze
Color
Palette
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37. Analog Craze
Key
Fabrics
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Sports jersey Space cotton Sheer knit Stripe knit
Pixelated jacquardAccordionpleat

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Analog Craze – Key Items
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Repetitive patterns and
prints are the essential
elements for this theme.
To add more quirky
ambience into the style,
asymmetrical skirt, flared
sleeves and hallow elbow
design are also the
important details.
Asymmetrical geo skirt
Cropped jacket Stripe knit dress
Flared structural top
Layered pleat skirt
Peter Pilotto J.W.Anderson Stella McCartney

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Analog Craze – Looks
Asymmetrical skirt and dress
that layer with top in
complementary colors and
different fabrics.
Marni Stella McCartney Peter Pilotto RICHARDS

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Analog Craze – Looks
The key concept of
Analog Craze is to
create a pattern-over-
pattern look by
combining multiple
high-contrast color
blocks together.
Preen byThornton Bregazzi Salvatore FerragamoStella McCartneyAnya Hindmarch

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Zenity Space Garden Sleepover Party Analog Craze
Theme Overview
DrapeStrappy
details
Layered
structure
Loose-fit

42. THANK YOU!
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