Introducing AW 2022/23: Coast.

Despite some encouraging news, the pandemic and the spectre of global recession will take its toll. Against this backdrop, protectionism, collectivism and above all, resilience, are prevailing drivers.

Colour Hive returns to Surface Design Show to present Materials Edit, part of Surface Spotlight Live with a dedicated showcase of innovative and inspirational objects and materials.

The SS 2023 design directions published in MIX Magazine issues 64 and 65 explored themes of self-care and creative expression. Here, we develop these ideas through colour, material and finish.

 

When you look at design over a particular season there are multiple strands of inspiration threading through. In this issue, drivers from climate change to positive activism underpin our first two directions for AW 2023/24

Also in this issue we welcome a return of physical shows with editorial reports and colour insights from the Colour Hive team. 

In our story Awkward, ideas around isolation, conformity and protectionism are expressed through the tropes of suburbia.

First published in MIX Magazine issue 60, we discuss whether a certain antipathy for suburbia will be changed forever by Covid-19.

Access and read the full feature here.