The Romantic and The Ecologist : Trends 2016

Mini Embroidery Hoop, Burgundy Pendant with Embroidered Daisies by PlaidLoveThreads

Part four of this blog post series  features both the Ecologist and the Romantic archetypes for 2016   trends. These are two of the projected trends for 2016  that was unveiled at the 75th anniversary of the CHA MEGA Conference & Trade Show by their key note speaker, Philip Fimmano from his presentation "A World Of Craft".  

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Lola - One Shoulder Backless Pleated Couture Pin Up Dress by Black Licorice Boutique

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Archetype: The Romantic

• Vintage textile and couture sewing techniques like pleating, smocking and  ruching. 

• Lace in fashion for both for women and men
• The use of perforations and holes (inspired by lace)  influencing both paper and textiles
• The use of wire transformed to look like lace
• Revival of stucco, cement and moldings
• Embracing an antique way of dressing - go vintage!
• Weddings.. are in ! But this time grooms are equally as important as the brides .  Be sure to include them in your vision.

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Lace Black Party Dress with Round Neckline from Eledjo

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Archetype: The Ecologist.

• Embraces nature
• Natural dyes, for makeup, food and coloring things
• Safe and healthy origins
• Printing using leaves and nature in techniques
• Felting
• Farming own materials and making your own natural dyes
• Becoming part of every step in the making process
• Food industry using local ingredients, being healthy, and beautifully displayed 
• Natural fibers and the use of them in weaving
• Block printing revival  - and making your own prints
• Piling different patterns on top of each other
• Marbling
• Combining natural materials with today's technology

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Pit Fired Ceramic Bottle Vessel from Boii Studio

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To read part one, two and three of this series or if you would like to know more about the key note speaker and the CHA MEGA convention read  -The Crafter - Archetype One , The Urbanite - Archetype Two and The Archivist  - Archetype Three ​

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Robin Goodfellow (A Midsummer Night's Dream) Necklace by Elements Artifacts

written by Lisa Spinella @TickleAndSmash

The Urbanite Trend 2016 Pinterest Board
The Crafter  Trend 2016 Pinterest Board ​
The Archivist Trend 2016 Pinterest Board
The Romantic Trend 2016 Pinterest Board
The Ecologist Trend 2016 Pinterest Board

Featured Etsy Shops:  The Romantic Trend
​PlaidLoveThreads
Eledjo
Black Licorice Boutique

Featured Etsy Shops: The Ecologist Trend  
Boii Studio
Elements Artifacts
​The Heated

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Pair of Flour Sack Cotton Napkins - Ponderosa Pine design by The Heated