The sensational giant collages that decorated the Interfiliere Forum in Paris expressed the thinking of Dutch stylist Ellen Haeser. She believes that only designers who master the Art of Blending have a future of fashion. Keywords like synthesis or hybridization are part of her anti-trend vocabulary in which the idea of looking for inspiration ‘outside the box’ for a multitude of expressions is central and is replacing simplistic trend uniformity with rich individual experiences.

At last weeks Lingerie Fairs in Paris the mood swing was palpable. The industry has re found its dynamic in the developments of a modern everyday wardrobe that is no longer stripped from decoration and optical impact. The real developments however concentrate on what the eye can’t see.

After a slow spell,  the intimate apparel world is starting to look at a new focus other than just bras. At both Interfilière and Mode City activity concentrated on HYBRID classifications! Such as athleisure, swimtimates, loungerie, shapeletic and the casual bra… garments with multiple-end uses that can be worn in different ways and on different occasions.