Cintas Introduces 2011 Spring Fashion Trends Forecast for Hotels
March 30 2011 - 10:41AM
Business Wire
In preparation for the upcoming warm weather, Cintas Corporation
(NASDAQ: CTAS) today issued its 2011 Spring Fashion Trends
Forecast. Now is the perfect time for hoteliers to review their
apparel programs and consider refreshing the look of their
associates with easy seasonal updates.
“This spring, the trends are about adding splashes of color to
neutral pallets, spicing up classic profiles with elegant details
and clean lines,” said Michelle Dortch, Senior Product Designer,
Cintas. “By incorporating some of these new details into an apparel
program, hoteliers can keep their associates looking fashionable
and refreshed.”
Cintas identifies the following trends in its fashion
forecast:
- Delicious Colors: Food-inspired
colors are hot this spring. Look for lemon, lime, paprika, curry
and dijon mustard accents to highlight neutral palettes. Pocket
squares, vests or scarves are great places to add color.
- Belted Blazers: A simple belt
worn over the blazer is the newest way for professional women to
accessorize. Alternatively, try a simple hook and eye closure to
keep this blazer on point this season. For shorter blazers, cropped
jackets factor heavily this spring. Key details include sharp
shoulders, hidden button closure, boxy silhouettes, collarless and
contrast borders.
- Simple Necklines: Collarless
button-ups present a relaxed, season appropriate alternative to the
traditional dress shirt. Simple pull-overs in satin or charmuse add
elegance to the basic shell. Tunic necklines with a simple band are
another simple neckline that offers a relaxed look for hotel
apparel programs.
- The Shirtdress: The classic
shirt dress has been updated with dropped shoulders, extended
plackets and hip seamed details. Fabrics range from oxfords to
denim--and even leather.
- Cummerbund Belts: The cummerbund
made a runway appearance with three-prong closures or with a
knotted front wrap for a softer look. This belt is a great layering
piece over blouses and dresses.
- Two- and Three-Buttoned Blazers:
Both two- and three-button blazers were seen on the runway. The
blazer has a convertible break for a two- or three-button
closure.
- Pattern Play: The plaid shirt, a
timeless mainstay of menswear, continues its strong presence on the
runway and in retail. Plaid was introduced in new color pallets
this season. Shadow checks had contrasting collars and cuffs with
gingham as an accessory.
- Relaxed Separates: Suit jackets
worn with mismatched pants deliver a casual approach to male
silhouettes this season. Sweater dressing with collared shirts and
ties introduce a relaxed confidence to a hotel front desk.
- Pocket Detail: Cargo, zippered,
piped and in-seam pockets were seen on the runway, providing a
great utilitarian look for classic shirts.
- Wrap This: Wrap tops return with
a new wave of minimalism. Clean designs with optional self-ties or
hidden closures are also in style.
“Many hotel guests are quite fashionable and your brand should
be relevant to them,” added Dortch. “Cintas’ apparel solutions can
keep your brand fashion-forward by implementing cutting edge styles
that retain functionality. Staying on top of trends builds rapport
with your guests without saying a word.”
Staying current and on budget is a breeze with thousands of
styles and color combinations ready to ship from Cintas. For your
own, unique look, consult Cintas custom design services. A team of
in-house fashion experts works with your vision from sketch to
finish, delivering original fashions within four to eight
weeks.
For more information, visit www.cintas.com/shop to view The
Uniform Book or contact a style consultant at 1-800-UNIFORM.
About Cintas:
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly
specialized services to businesses of all types primarily
throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and
implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides
entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid,
safety, fire protection products and services and document
management services for approximately 800,000 businesses. Cintas is
a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market
under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Index.
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