D E S I G N S T R A T E G Y

ARTERIAL STITCH
Roughen knitting with loose yarns
and laddered stitches in rich red
hues.
ENERGY LINES
Develop a strong graphic look
with contrasts of red jersey and
clear plastic yarns.
BURNING COLOR
Allow flames to flicker and lick
knitwear, creating tonal and
irregular color effects.
WET LOOK
Infuse smooth jersey with silk
fibers to create shiny, liquid
finishes.

C O L O R
& M O O D
Interior life forces exude a mysterious power as the heart pumps independently, spreading blood
and oxygen throughout the body. This most basic pulsation represents the connection between
the human body and the Earth!s core. Dark zinfandel and spicy picante hues lighten towards
soft mauves and elderberry. Tonal greys and dark seal brown temper a vibrant duo of racecar
red and fiery orange.

A R T E R I A L
S T I T C H
The circulatory system will provide
ample inspiration for knitwear this
season. Loose threads and yarns in
haphazard drop-stitch patterns mimic
the venous system with an organic
linear quality.

P U L M O N A R Y
V O L U M E
Richly textured knitwear takes cue from
the inner workings of the human body.
Thick pile and lofty volumes combine to
create dense patterns in a palette of
deep and vibrant red hues.

O V E R W O R K E D
V E S S E L
Layers of textural variation will renew
surface embellishments this season.
Multiple effects in overworked textures
will juxtapose while hand-stitched extra
embellishments take this look to
extremes.

S W E E T
B L U S H
The ruddy pink texture of flushed cheeks
will inspire a more subtle and tonal color
story. Space-dyed yarns, miniature stripes
and soft jacquard patterns combine to
create fleshy and organic color effects.

E N E R G Y
L I N E S
Bold stripes alternate with clear nylon to
create a fresh take on color contrasts.
Drop stitches in metallic yarns as done
by by E. Miroglio serve to further
highlight a strong linear effect. Jersey
stripes alternate with pointelle stitches to
create a clear-cut finish.

C O L O R
N E G A T I V E
Graphic aesthetics will create a strikingly
modern effect for knitwear this season.
Large-scale geometric shapes and color
blocking will define the body in a new
mathematical style. Play with unusual
color combinations to create a modern
artistic style.

B U R N I N G
C O L O R
Knitwear will appear to go up in flames
for F/W 12 with a rich range of fiery
colors that ripple across surfaces.
Irregular space-dyed patterns make
surfaces look hand-painted or dip-dyed.

B L A C K
F R O S T
Scorched surface appearances will be
overworked with machine embroidery
and mottled color effects. Grey and
black jacquards will feature curving
drop stitches evoking a dark
elegance.

W E T
L O O K
The addition of silk fibers will make
shiny jersey appear like liquid. Silken
tape yarns add a further glossy
dimension
to loose gauge knits.

L A D D E R E D
Laddered stitches will add a loose linear
element to this raw trend. All shapes,
sizes, yarns and patterns can be mixed
and experimented with to achieve a
variety of textures and appearances.