New Stahl publication picks up AW13-14 trend predictions

23/07/2012
The look adopted by leather chemicals manufacturer Stahl in its most recent Colour Preview publication, relating to trend predictions for the autumn-winter 2013–2014 season, has now been extended to companion publication, the Leather & Technology Forecast Preview “Fit-Couture”.

The world of sport strongly influences the leathers and the anticipated enhancing effects to meet the fashion needs of the season, according to Stahl. The Sporty Style dominates the scene, both outdoor and indoor. The collection book is filled with leather samples to illustrate the four main groups, Air-fit, Smart-fit, Ice-fit and Ground-fit. “Illustrations present a concept of products and colours to stimulate imagination and to get the creative juices flowing,” the company said on announcing the publication.

Samples enable the finisher to asses not only the look and feel of the leather, but also technical aspects such as pull-up and other important factors that tanners look at when selecting a particular effect. Spiral binding of the pages on either side of the book presents a novel way of allowing different colours and effects to be compared.

Stahl’s technicians will present the collection to customers during the summer months.