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CROSS FOLKLORE
Sports & Outdoor
- FOLKLORE x POP x ARTISTIC
- ETHNIC x POP
- ETHNIC x MONOCHROME
http://hub.ykknorthamerica.com/ykk-trend-book/ykk-trend-book-2019-ss

SIMPLE CHIC
Ready to Wear
- FRESH x BASIC
- SIMPLE x SILVERMETAL
http://hub.ykknorthamerica.com/ykk-trend-book/ykk-trend-book-2019-ss

ART UP
Menswear
- COLOR-ON-COLOR, COLORFUL METAL FASTENERS
- BRIGHT, SHINNY, GLITTERY, YELLOW-GOLD METALLIC
https://www.ykkfastening.com/products/ykk_trend/Art_up.html

ROMANTIC TECH
Ready-to-wear
- ROMANTIC
- SHABBY
- TECHNOLOGY
https://www.ykkfastening.com/products/ykk_trend/Romantic_Tech.html

A shift from a society that pursues maximum profit to one that is conscious of a continuance of society, pursues optimization of each individual, and quests for richness. Within such a society, a reevaluation of one's own performance and becoming reacquainted with one's optimal state.
Segment
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Zen mind
-men’s
- Cool & modern
- Asymmetry
- Genderless
- Traditional Japanese pattern
http://hub.ykknorthamerica.com/ykk-trend-book/ykk-trend-book-2018-fw

New Basic
-sports / outdoor
- Modern & high – tech
- Chic & smart
- Tricolor
- Signal color
- Body mapping
http://hub.ykknorthamerica.com/ykk-trend-book/ykk-trend-book-2018-fw

Fancy-tech
-women’s
- Natural x synthetic
- Smooth, soft
- Nude color gradation
- Nude x silver metallic
http://hub.ykknorthamerica.com/ykk-trend-book/ykk-trend-book-2018-fw

SELF - REFLECTION
A shift from a society that pursues maximum profit to a society that is conscious of a continuance of society, pursues optimization of each individual, and quests for richness. Within such society, a reevaluation of one's own performance, and becoming reacquainted with one's optimal state.
A shift from a society that pursues maximum profit to a society that is conscious of a continuance of society, pursues optimization of each individual, and quests for richness. Within such society, a reevaluation of one's own performance, and becoming reacquainted with one's optimal state.
Segment
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COOL PERFORMANCE
Sports/outdoor
- Man-made & Natural Hybrid
- A cool & refreshing look
- Cool, neutral colors
http://ykknorthamerica.com/catalogs/?lang=en#ufh-i-287367444-ykk-trendbook-2018ss

NOSTALGIC ROCK
Men’s & Women’s
- Fundamental strength and quality underlying surface wear
- A worn look with a matte feel
- Rusty colors
http://ykknorthamerica.com/catalogs/?lang=en#ufh-i-287367444-ykk-trendbook-2018ss

SELF UP - GRADING
Seeking an ability to nimbly and positively manage change and build more open relationships with people and society while pushing the boundaries of performance and capabilities beyond the present state.
Seeking an ability to nimbly and positively manage change and build more open relationships with people and society while pushing the boundaries of performance and capabilities beyond the present state.
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Keyword
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Sports / Outdoor
- Digital & Nature Hybrid
- Inspiration from computer glitches / glitch art
- Digital multi-colors
https://ykkusa.uberflip.com/h/i/233190979-ykk-2017-trend-book

Men’s Casual
- Modern & Natural Hybrid
- Distinguished yet light weight
- Deep natural colors
https://ykkusa.uberflip.com/h/i/233190979-ykk-2017-trend-book

Lady’s Casual
- Healthy & Elegance Hybrid
- Soft & Smooth
- Smoky pastels
https://ykkusa.uberflip.com/h/i/233190979-ykk-2017-trend-book

Seeking an ability to nimbly and positively manage change and build more open relationships with people and society while pushing the boundaries of performance and capabilities beyond the present state.
Segment
Keyword
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Sports / Outdoor
- Contoured
- Glossy
- Bright & Bold
https://ykkusa.uberflip.com/h/i/233190982-ykk-2016-trend-book

Sports / Outdoor
- Constructive
- Reflective Look
- Graphic, Neutral Colors
https://ykkusa.uberflip.com/h/i/233190982-ykk-2016-trend-book

Men’s Casual
- Balance Between Coolness & Glamour
- High-Sheen
- Dark Colors
https://ykkusa.uberflip.com/h/i/233190982-ykk-2016-trend-book

Lady’s Casual
- Balance Between Pop & Folklore
- Mixed Materials
- Bright Multi-Colors
https://ykkusa.uberflip.com/h/i/233190982-ykk-2016-trend-book

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