The document outlines a trend forecasting assessment for menswear for fall/winter 2012-2013, highlighting two key directions: tailored sophistication and casual elegance, with emphasis on neutral tones and contrasting bright colors. It includes inspirations drawn from the Romantic era and the California Gold Rush, each accompanied by suggested references for images and interpretations. Additionally, the assessment rubric outlines requirements and critical elements for a successful presentation, including organization, use of imagery, and proper citation.

1. Student’s Name
Assignment Name
Date
Course Number & Title
TREND FORECASTING ASSESSMENT FALL/WINTER
2012–2013
• Trend Research Overview
• This season, menswear will take two different directions: the
tailored, sophisticated man and the casual, well-dressed
man. These trends will encompass neutral tones (black and
gray) with splashes of bright colors (orange, cobalt blue, red,
and yellow) in bold floral prints and stripes.
• The tailored and casual trends will be represented in slim
silhouettes, with all the garments conforming to the male
body.
• Note to students: This slide is meant to serve as a guide. Your
Trend
Research Overview should be at least 10–12 sentences in
length.
INSPIRATION #1
• Romanticism

2. • My first inspiration comes from the Romantic Era that took
place in
Europe in the 18th century. During this era there was a
newfound
understanding of emotions, science, and the arts. The standard
look
for men during this era was a tailored three-piece suit and other
garments that conformed to the body.
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INSPIRATION #2
• The Gold Rush
• My second inspiration comes from the California Gold Rush
of 1849.
During this time men were eager to move West with hopes of
finding
gold and striking it rich. These men wore garments that could
withstand the rugged, hot environment.
The
Gold

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IMAGE REFERENCES
• Title slide
• Dolce & Gabbana Denim Menswear [Photograph]. (n.d.).
Retrieved from http://famewatcher.com/
dolce-gabbana-mens-jackets-denim-leather-jackets.html
• Alfred Dunhill Menswear [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved
from http://themonsieur.com/2011/09/13/
menswear-2012-alfred-dunhill-autumn-winter/menswear-2012-
alfred-dunhill-autumn-winter-11/
• Romanticism
• Wolf, N. (1999). Painting of the romantic era. Retrieved from
http://openlibrary.org/books/
OL6885842M/Painting_of_the_Romantic_Era
• European Royal Families [Painting]. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.all-art.org/Visual_History/
270_royal%20families9.htm
• Gay, G. (Photographer). (n.d.). Red stone heart on piano keys
[Photograph]. Retrieved from http://
fineartamerica.com/featured/red-stone-heart-on-piano-keys-
garry-gay.html
http://famewatcher.com/dolce-gabbana-mens-jackets-denim-
leather-jackets.html

4. http://famewatcher.com/dolce-gabbana-mens-jackets-denim-
leather-jackets.html
http://famewatcher.com/dolce-gabbana-mens-jackets-denim-
leather-jackets.html
http://themonsieur.com/2011/09/13/menswear-2012-alfred-
dunhill-autumn-winter/menswear-2012-alfred-dunhill-autumn-
winter-11/
http://themonsieur.com/2011/09/13/menswear-2012-alfred-
dunhill-autumn-winter/menswear-2012-alfred-dunhill-autumn-
winter-11/
http://themonsieur.com/2011/09/13/menswear-2012-alfred-
dunhill-autumn-winter/menswear-2012-alfred-dunhill-autumn-
winter-11/
http://themonsieur.com/2011/09/13/menswear-2012-alfred-
dunhill-autumn-winter/menswear-2012-alfred-dunhill-autumn-
winter-11/
http://openlibrary.org/books/OL6885842M/Painting_of_the_Ro
mantic_Era
http://openlibrary.org/books/OL6885842M/Painting_of_the_Ro
mantic_Era
http://openlibrary.org/books/OL6885842M/Painting_of_the_Ro
mantic_Era
http://www.all-
art.org/Visual_History/270_royal%20families9.htm
http://www.all-
art.org/Visual_History/270_royal%20families9.htm
http://www.all-
art.org/Visual_History/270_royal%20families9.htm
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/red-stone-heart-on-piano-
keys-garry-gay.htm
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/red-stone-heart-on-piano-
keys-garry-gay.html
IMAGE REFERENCES
• Romanticism Cont’d

5. • [Piano sheet music Image]. Retrieved from
http://www.pianopublicdomain.com/
• [19th century menswear Image]. (1830). Retrieved from http://
19thcenturypaperdolls.weebly.com/1/category/1830s/1.html
• [Menswear cape Image]. Retrieved from
http://charlottehazlitt.blogspot.com/2009/02/this-
march-09-issue.html
• [Lace-up shoes Image]. Retrieved from
http://sirbelvedere.com/
• [Ascot and blazer Image]. Retrieved from
http://usa.publiboda.com/ties/ascot_tie.html
• [Silver pocket watch Image]. (2009). Retrieved from
http://lucernetimes.com/
• [Marc Jacobs messenger bag Image]. Retrieved from
http://thecarry.com/bags/marc-marc-
jacobs-distressed-leather-messenger-bag/
http://www.pianopublicdomain.com/
http://www.pianopublicdomain.com/
http://19thcenturypaperdolls.weebly.com/1/category/1830s/1.ht
ml
http://19thcenturypaperdolls.weebly.com/1/category/1830s/1.ht
ml
http://19thcenturypaperdolls.weebly.com/1/category/1830s/1.ht
ml
http://charlottehazlitt.blogspot.com/2009/02/this-march-09-
issue.html
http://charlottehazlitt.blogspot.com/2009/02/this-march-09-
issue.html
http://charlottehazlitt.blogspot.com/2009/02/this-march-09-
issue.html
http://sirbelvedere.com/

6. http://sirbelvedere.com/
http://usa.publiboda.com/ties/ascot_tie.html
http://usa.publiboda.com/ties/ascot_tie.html
http://lucernetimes.com/
http://lucernetimes.com/
http://thecarry.com/bags/marc-marc-jacobs-distressed-leather-
messenger-bag/
http://thecarry.com/bags/marc-marc-jacobs-distressed-leather-
messenger-bag/
http://thecarry.com/bags/marc-marc-jacobs-distressed-leather-
messenger-bag/
IMAGE REFERENCES
• The Gold Rush
• [Sailing to California at the beginning of the gold rush Image].
Retrieved from http://
www.goldplacer.com/1849.htm
• [California gold rush: Bust or boom Image]. Retrieved from
http://my-ecoach.com/modules/
custombuilder/popup_printable.php?id=10575
• [Historical California gold rush Image]. Retrieved from
http://www.kumeyaay.info/
california_gold/
• On the gold rush [Painting]. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.bullionstreet.com/news/
california-gold-rush-before-silver-ends-it/38
• [Distressed denim vest Image]. Retrieved from
http://shop.fruitionlv.com/category/Jackets/
page/4/

7. • [Men’s designer jeans Image]. Retrieved from
http://www.duffermenswear.co.uk/blog/tag/
jeans/
http://www.goldplacer.com/1849.htm
http://www.goldplacer.com/1849.htm
http://my-
ecoach.com/modules/custombuilder/popup_printable.php?id=10
575
http://my-
ecoach.com/modules/custombuilder/popup_printable.php?id=10
575
http://my-
ecoach.com/modules/custombuilder/popup_printable.php?id=10
575
http://www.kumeyaay.info/california_gold/
http://www.kumeyaay.info/california_gold/
http://www.kumeyaay.info/california_gold/
http://www.bullionstreet.com/news/california-gold-rush-before-
silver-ends-it/38
http://www.bullionstreet.com/news/california-gold-rush-before-
silver-ends-it/38
http://www.bullionstreet.com/news/california-gold-rush-before-
silver-ends-it/38
http://shop.fruitionlv.com/category/Jackets/page/4/
http://shop.fruitionlv.com/category/Jackets/page/4/
http://shop.fruitionlv.com/category/Jackets/page/4/
http://shop.fruitionlv.com/category/Jackets/page/4/
http://www.duffermenswear.co.uk/blog/tag/jeans/
http://www.duffermenswear.co.uk/blog/tag/jeans/
http://www.duffermenswear.co.uk/blog/tag/jeans/
IMAGE REFERENCES
• The Gold Rush Cont’d
• [Denim shirt Image]. (2009). Retrieved from

8. http://www.denimblog.com/tag/cycle-denim/
• [Diesel men’s denim shorts Image]. Retrieved from
http://www.ioffer.com/i/2011-diesel-men-s-
denim-shorts-jeans-28-36-385674594
• [Apache leather cowboy boots Image]. Retrieved from
http://www.sheplers.com/justin-mens-
bay-apache-leather-cowboy-boots-medium-toe.html
• [Red bandana Image]. Retrieved from
http://www.shopping.com/Red-Bandana/info
• [Straw cowboy hat Image]. Retrieved from
http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Cowboy_hat
http://www.denimblog.com/tag/cycle-denim/
http://www.denimblog.com/tag/cycle-denim/
http://www.ioffer.com/i/2011-diesel-men-s-denim-shorts-jeans-
28-36-385674594
http://www.ioffer.com/i/2011-diesel-men-s-denim-shorts-jeans-
28-36-385674594
http://www.ioffer.com/i/2011-diesel-men-s-denim-shorts-jeans-
28-36-385674594
http://www.sheplers.com/justin-mens-bay-apache-leather-
cowboy-boots-medium-toe.html
http://www.sheplers.com/justin-mens-bay-apache-leather-
cowboy-boots-medium-toe.html
http://www.sheplers.com/justin-mens-bay-apache-leather-
cowboy-boots-medium-toe.html
http://www.shopping.com/Red-Bandana/info
http://www.shopping.com/Red-Bandana/info
http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Cowboy_hat
http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Cowboy_hat
NOTE TO STUDENTS:
• This sample PowerPoint provides examples for only two

9. inspirations/trends. However, for this assignment each student
is
required to create a presentation with slides for four
inspirations/
trends.
• In addition, a citation for each individual image used in your
PowerPoint must be provided in a reference list at the end of
your
PowerPoint.
Trend Forecasting Assessment Rubric
In a professional career, one may be called upon to conduct
research and deliver findings in professional settings. No
matter how extensive the research or
accurate the conclusions, a weak presentation can undermine an
argument. A presentation is a tool to assist in making an
argument. When creating
presentations, students develop skills in researching an issue,
synthesizing the information, organizing data logically, and
presenting findings in an effective
manner.
Requirements: Contains a 10- to 12-sentence trend forecasting
assessment that provides an overview of your trend research;
contains four inspirations; contains
a 3- to 4-sentence interpretation for each inspiration;
inspirations are each presented on separate slides; contains 8–10
theme and garment/accessory images
for each inspiration; images are presented on separate slides

10. following the relevant inspiration slide; contains a reference list
with a complete discipline-
appropriate citation for every image used in the presentation;
slides should follow the same order as the sample presentation
provided by the instructor.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs
Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Trend analysis &
forecasting
Uses information from the trend
forecasting resources to develop
a detailed and nuanced forecast.
Uses information from the
trend forecasting resources to
develop a detailed forecast.
Uses some information from the
trend forecasting resources to
develop an adequate forecast.
Does not use trend forecasting
information or develops an
unlikely forecast.
20
Use of imagery The images are nuanced
representations of the
trend/inspiration identified.

11. The images support the
trend/inspiration identified.
Most of the images support the
trend/inspiration identified.
No images are used, or images are
inconsistent with
trend/inspiration.
20
Addressing the
context
Applies all of the principles of an
effective presentation listed
below and specifically tailors the
presentation to the intended
environment(s) and audience(s).
Applies all of the principles of
an effective presentation
listed below and can easily be
adapted to environment(s)
and audience(s).
Applies nearly all of the
principles of an effective

12. presentation listed below and
can be adapted to
environment(s) or audience(s)
with some modifications.
Does not apply several of the
principles of an effective
presentation OR is not suitable for
the intended environment(s).
20
Proper citation
All of the citations are accurately
documented in proper format.
At least 90% of the citations
are accurately documented in
proper format.
At least 75% of the citations are
accurately documented in proper
format.
More than 25% of the citations
are not accurately documented in
proper format.

13. 15
Organization
Slides are organized in a way that
is logical and that complements
the central theme(s); transitions
are well-paced to create a natural
and engaging flow.
Slides are organized in a way
that is logical and transitions
are paced so that the material
is easily accessible.
Slides are organized in a way that
is mostly logical and transitions
are paced so that the material
can be understood with focus
and effort.
Slides are organized in a way that
is illogical OR transitions are paced
so that the material cannot be
understood.
15
Grammar and

14. spelling
Contains no grammar or spelling
errors.
Contains one or two grammar
or spelling errors.
Contains three or four grammar
or spelling errors.
Contains five or more grammar or
spelling errors.
10
Earned Total 100%
Principles of an Effective Presentation (referenced in the rubric
under Critical Element “Addressing the Context”):
rPoint or
Google Presentation to create your presentations.
web for your presentation. However, first consider your
presentation from the perspective
of your audience prior to selecting a specific style. Distracting
backgrounds, large blocks of text, all uppercase fonts, elaborate
font styles, grammatical
errors, and misspellings are distracting. Be consistent with the

15. style of text, bullets, and sub-points in order to support a
powerful presentation that
allows your content to be the focus.
large blocks of text on the visual. Your presentation is not a
means of presenting a short paper.
In an actual presentation you would not “read” from your slides
but rather use them as prompts.
presentation to a group should be listed in the “notes” section of
the slide.
d
diagrams to enhance but not overwhelm your content.
presentation’s effectiveness by gauging audience
comprehension (when possible).
Below are some links that offer helpful tips and examples for
developing your presentations:
Making PowerPoint Slides
10 PowerPoint Presentation Tips
Really Bad PowerPoint
http://www.iasted.org/conferences/formatting/Presentations-
Tips.ppt
https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/powerpoint-presentation-

16. tips--cms-29886
http://www.wendelberger.com/downloads/ReallyBadPowerpoint.
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