The chosen trends

Okay so this week and last i've researched trends for my ranges. Ive been looking at S/S13 using fashionsnoops, wgsn and other trend websites. As i'm creating an on trend plus size range, I want the trends to be strong, different and distinctive. My brand is River Island and I feel that their trends are always really strong and they are good at using eye-catching prints, so I want to translate this information in my chosen trends. So here it goes...

MY CHOSEN TRENDS

Transitional (hits stores Dec 12)
Minimal Structure

Main drop 1 (hits stores Feb 13)
Tropicana

Main drop 1 (hits stores Feb 13)
Egyptian Chic

Main drop 2 (hits stores May 13)
Safari

I've started to complete my mood boards and trend boards. Please dont judge! Theyre not finished yet...

Minimal Structure trend board (unfinished)

Tropicana mood board

Tropicana trend board

Egyptian chic mood board

Egyptian chic trend board

I have yet to finish my Minimal Structure mood and trend board, and need to start my Safari trend.

By the end of this week I hope to have these complete - and I am starting to choose the templates for my range and start drawing my ranges on illustrator. After filling out my spreadsheets for merchandising I now know I need to put together 199 options. GOD HELP ME! Wish me luck...