Traditionally, manufacturers have presented spring collections of textiles at the exhibition. And, I must say, this year the collections were spring, not only according to the calendar, but also by mood. The tone was set by orange — the most fashionable color of the season, and its grassy green and brick-red (and other varied shades of red — from scarlet to garnet) —have its maintained. Together with turquoise, yellow and lavender, which remain relevant, the palette of the textile section of the exhibition resembled a rainforest. However, the theme of the tropics (and — more broadly — exotics) was also declared with ornaments too: palm trees, cacti, ethnic patterns. The second most important topic is “Simplicity.” The recipe, in general, is this: designers scatter modest field and forest flowers in the background in a deliberately uncomplicated manner. This is not the "rural chic" of previous years, it is a kind of luxury challenge. By the way, luxury in the usual sense of the word presented new achievements. Take, for example, the RUBELLI collection — silk created according to historical patterns, including high-quality silk jacquard. JAB brought velvet with a relief pattern in neo-baroque style to the exhibition. There were also solutions in the spirit of "new" luxury, such as lily of the valley bouquets on a bright orange field. A special place at the exhibition was occupied by “painting” - fabrics with flowers and landscapes, as if painted in the technique of oil and watercolor. Designers have not disregarded the fashionable gradient technique — the transition from tone to tone. Mood is springtime.

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