8.30.2013

TRENDS // MUNICH FABRIC START . F/W 2014-15 FABRIC AND TRENDS

The Munich Fabric Start is an international fabric trade fair that holds two fair trades a year features a wide range of textiles, accessories and trims at this exhibition. Their next show for A/W 14-15 is September 2013, go here to register.  Go here to view and read up on their latest A/W 14-15 trend call outs.

You can also order their very reasonable Fall/Winter 2014-15 trend catalog and color card online, go here and to view their  six themes that map the trend scenario with editorial for each theme “AWESEMBLAGE” – four for women’s and men’s wear and one for kids and jeanswear, respectively. Detailed information including visuals and trend colours plus relevant Pantone number can be found on the colour card as usual.

Below is a preview of their fabric trends for the season which you can also view here.

THE EXTREMES FIND COMMON GROUND MORE AND MORE AGAIN SIMPLE AND TRIVIAL OVER OPULENT AND MANIC.
Through the perfection of conversion, even uncurated, naive inspirational mixes become to be self-understood as wearable craft art. It leads to a montage of various materials, cuts, technologies, themes, layers, eras, moods and emotions. High-end-finishings and embellishments create their own very awestruck beauty.



INNER LANDSCAPE
The INNER LANDSCAPE spreads out poetically, romantically, and reduced in us. The High-Tech and the Natural alternate in a play of tension and release. Scandinavian interior design forms the basis of this stylistic language, with clear lines and a touch of retro, realised with ultramodern techniques. Enveloping, oversize jackets and coats reflect generosity and modernity.




INTER CENTURY
A Marlene Dietrich chic resonates through all creative interpretations. A classic feel – musical, material, and stylistic – is the foundation as different eras mix together. Aristocratic looks from the 19th century are broken up and loose their stiff correctness through their mix with technical materials. “Old Couture” and Haute Casual together creating something new.






PARALLAX
Parallax results from a perspectival displacement, making phenomena and objects appear different than they actually are. Unfamiliar and altered points of view inspire new proportions, designs, and thoughts to form. Optical illusions, hybrid forms, and deformations are important elements for a futuristic design of the future. The space shuttle looks of Mister Spock or Superwoman serve as body-hugging basic silhouette.

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POP´N PALAIS
The extroverted rock star David Bowie is the inspiration for the POP’N PALAIS theme. Relishing in a boundless, luxurious life: a hint of 70’s-era Rive Gauche with some elegant experimentation, a pinch of the rich, architectonic Baroque, a dash of kitsch and Pop from the 80’s and 90’s, and a shot of Russia with an excess of pomp – this is the recipe for a colourful joie de vivre. Narcissism makes a dramatic entrance and becomes a trend.



HAPPY@TECH - Kids&Fun
Although the pure, unaltered joy of childhood is often lost during the trip through adulthood, with a lot of humour we get back to those easy-going days. We make an effort and let ourselves be carried away by those beautiful and funny things in life to which we are literally drawn. Something like a Dickensian “Spirit of Christmas” brings along laughter, love, and joy, and away we go. Curiosity, fun, and lots of humour inspire our imagination.

8.29.2013

DESIGN CONTEST // THE ARTS OF FASHION COMPETITION


To participate in the International Arts of Fashion Competition, applicant should register online. After confirmation of registration, applicant would have to submit drawings of a mini collection of three outfits in menswearwomenswear, or amixed collection of both men's and women's wear.

1. THE ARTS OF FASHION COMPETITION EXISTS TO:
Promote and reward creativity and inventiveness; discover emerging talent and facilitate careers; establish enriching contacts and exchanges between different countries, schools and universities; and to foster new relationships between those from different industries and fields.
The laureates received Awards and a Certification for their creative and original work based on theme. (Judging based on coherence with the theme, skill level, creativity and artful expressiveness).

Anne Valerie Hash Award
3-month internship at Anne Valerie Hash - Paris, FRANCE
www.anne-valerie-hash.com
Manish Arora Award
3-month internship at Manish Arora - New Delhi, INDIA
www.manisharora.ws

Maison Lesage - Paris Award
4-week internship at the studio of Maison Lesage - Paris, FRANCE
www.lesage-paris.com

Nice Collective Award
3-month internship at Nice Collective - San Francisco, USA
www.nicecollective.com

The Paris Arts of Fashion Awards
4-week scholarship at the Arts of Fashion MasterClass program at Les Arts Decoratifs - Paris, FRANCE
http://www.arts-of-fashion.org/SummerMasterClass/2013



3. CALENDAR 2014:
- August 15, 2013: Online registration begins.
April 1, 2014: Submission deadline for all application materials mailed to the Arts of Fashion Foundation
April 20, 2014: Jury session meeting.
May 1, 2014: Candidates selected for the International Final will be listed on the Arts of Fashion website.
October 1, 2014: Submission deadline for all selected projects to be received

Last weekend of October 2014: Arts of Fashion Symposium and Competition 2014

Go here to learn more and to register.


8.27.2013

[ INSPIRATIONS PRINT + PATTERN ] KUKKA by Laura Luchtman



FV contributor Laura Luchtman from Kukka  [INSPIRATIONS + PRINT ] series. Laura's background is in the field of Surface/Textile Design and Fashion Illustration and specializes in Bodyfashion.  Visit her site Kukka.com

*Layout image is exclusive to FV and may not be copied without proper permission.

8.26.2013

TRENDS // TEXTILE REPORT . WOMENSWEAR A/W 2014-15


Textile Report's Womenswear A/W 2014-15 Trends is a comprehensive publication featuring detailed pages of textile and fashion trend information.  Featured in this publication are extensive trend information for the whole textile and fashion market, published in the run-up to the fabric and yarn fairs, with special focus on young women's wearstreet fashiondesigner collections, trade fair reportscolour and styling trends including fabrics and print designs


Go here to order your copy, this publication is very reasonable for all the trend information that you need at a glance. 


8.23.2013

DESIGN CONTEST // FRONT ROW SOCIETY - ENCHANTED FOREST


Editorial via Front Row Society


CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 31 August, 2013, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 01 September, 2013, 6pm CET

Front Row Society has always been committed to putting talented designers on the map, and for this competition we're taking that commitment a big step further! Now it's time to take a step off the familiar path that is reality to enter the Enchanted Forest! Earthy, natural tones and alluring back-lit wooded landscapes are a given for this challenge, and your ability to paint the most unique tapestry of fantasy-like forest flora and fauna will set your entry apart from the pack. In order to add mystery and whimsy, we want you to tone down the saturation a bit in order to aim for a somewhat vintage look – something reminiscent of a foggy forest scene from your favorite classic fairy tale.

This competition is for scarves. As always, don't forget that your print might need to be adjusted to fit the appropriate template! All templates are marked with specific design specifications to help you get your design just right. Please note that all FRS templates may differ slightly from final manufacturing specifications, so make sure your print is versatile and flexible enough for production. 

What can you win?

Each winner receives a one-off immediate prize of 200€. plus one of their products when it arrives in stock. But that is not all - each & every time we sell 500 pieces of your design, you will receive an additional €200. This means that FRS can continue to embody the spirit of fashion democracy, rewarding our top designs again...and again...and again! We will also conduct an interview with the winner, publicizing their design across the fashion community in Berlin and worldwide.


Go here to learn more and to submit your designs.

8.22.2013

TRENDS // FASHIONISING . WINTER GARDEN

Below are images of  Fashionising's Winter Garden mood boards of floral print trends.  I simply couldn't resist on reposting them and hope you find them as inspirational as I do.
Editorial via Fashionising. Go here to view designer credit and to take a look at their other inspirational contents.
The association of florals to spring is a strong and a natural one. As it is in nature, so it is in style. But that’s also what makes flowers in winter so spectacular: blossoming against all odds, colour shining through the cold and gloom, a reminder of what was and a promise of what’s to come.
Transitioning from summer into the fashion trends of fall 2013 is a little easier if you have a garden of wintery florals to work with. As for which florals to choose this year, and how to wear them, you might be after some inspiration. For that, click through to the mood boards:
1. Go for maximum contrast and a wintery mood with vibrant floral prints on a base of pitch black.
2. Clash bright colours and graphic lines for optimistic fall floral prints.
3. Channel fall’s regal medieval trend with tapestry florals and embroidery.
4. Revisit earthy tones and brown hues for a very vintage twist.
   MIDNIGHT GARDENS   


   BOLD + GRAPHIC   



   MEDIEVAL TAPESTRIES   


   VINTAGE BROWNS   

8.21.2013

[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series by MELANIE BOYCHUK





You can also check out her website, missmel.com to view more of her work and to contact her if you need an illustrator for any projects.  To also view her past illustration posts on FV, go here.

©MELANIE BOYCHUK illustration and Fashion Vignette layout. All rights reserved. No part of these images may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

8.20.2013

TRENDS // FASHION SNOOPS - CONTEMPORARY WOMENS F/W 14/15 COLOR PALETTES


Here is a visually comprehensive report by Fashion Snoops for the Young Contemporary Women's  F/W 2014-15 season.  Go here to order the download. 
SCOPE + HIGHLIGHTS
  • An in-depth report covering the key young contemporary women's color palettes for the Fall / Winter 14/15 season
  • 11 overarching color palette themes
  • Each palette includes specific Pantone color references & numbers
  • All themes include a written analysis of the color palette inspiration & its fashion direction



8.19.2013

DESIGN CONTEST // DOMUS ACADEMY + MARIE CLAIRE



Editorial via Domus Academy.IT

Master in Fashion Styling & Visual Merchandising in partnership with Marie Claire Italy - January 2014



Information: competitions@domusacademy.it and to learn more, go here to download the pdf info.
The Fashion Brand Communicator Competition 
Visualizing Brand DNA 
Candidates will have to present a comprehensive project, based on the creation of a new segment/column for the magazine Marie Claire Italy, or a new section for its website marieclaire.it . The project should be able to communicate visually an original idea in the fashion area, consistent with the MarieClaire DNA. 

From styling to visual, from display to photography and video, up to the most innovative communication techniques, candidates will have to produce a visual communication project in order to increase readership. Candidates will act as Visual Fashion Communicators, analyzing the Marie Claire magazine brand and producing a personal visual communication project.
Prizes 
• One scholarship covering 70% of the total tuition fee of the Master Program
• One scholarship covering 50% of the total tuition fee of the Master Program
• One scholarship covering 30% of the total tuition fee of the Master Program
Deadline 
The works must be mailed to Domus Academy by and not later than September 15th 2013. 
Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail on October 7th 2013.

8.16.2013

TRENDS // CLOSE UP - SKETCHBOOK SHOES VOL.14 F/W 2014-15

Close-Up Sketchbook Shoes Vol.14  F/W 2014-15 trends, is presented in several themes thru comprehensive sample of every trend has a range of Pantone tcx colours, a photographic and inspirational mood and a vast selection of coloured drawings, accompanied by suggestions for combinations, materials, accessories, and style details  To order your copy, go here.....








8.15.2013

DESIGNER FEATURE - LILY ATTWOOD

Lily Attwood studied at Central Saint Martins and is incredibly talented. She has interned for some pretty incredible design studios, Proenza Schouler, John Galliano, Richard James Savile Row and Louise Gray to name a few.  When we received Lily's portfolio, we were thrilled to feature her.  She has quite an amazing collection in her portfolio where she shows her inspirational mood boards, print designs and the finished product.  Below are a few of her images, and she has many more that it was so difficult to choose.  Read her story below as she shares her journey to design which all started by being surrounded by inspirational parents and friends.  

I grew up in Brighton with a mother who worked in fashion and a father in design. Visiting my mum at work first started my interest in fashion, going into the studio, looking at the vintage pieces used for inspiration and being given all of the samples that turned out to be too small even for the japanese market! My dad had to travel a lot for work so we spent a few years living in Saudi Arabia and America. This exposure to different cultures really shaped my eclectic taste and my own desire to travel. Growing up in Brighton was a very creative environment and my family and their friends were always very involved in the art festival. Soon I began to sell my drawings and photographs there too. Looking back at early art projects, they always had a textile like quality to them but it took me while to realise that I was going to pursue that path. Gaining a place to study at Central Saint Martins had always been my dream so I couldn't believe it when it actually happened. As well as having the most incredible, dedicated tutors, I learnt so much from my peers and made friends for life. My placement year before graduation was the most enriching and enjoyable time in my life. After spending some time on Savile Row completing a project for Swarovski I flew out to New York to work for a Menswear Designer. I then spent three months in Paris doing print design before going back to New York to work for my favourite brand Proenza Schouler. It was an amazing company to work for with an incredible team and beautiful design studio. Now I've finished my collection I'm really enjoying the opportunity to complete some self initiated projects but after August I'll be seeking a full time design role in London, Paris, Milan or New York.

© Lily Attwood - all rights reserved.   Layout may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the designer. 


8.13.2013

[ TREND + COLOR REPORT ] AARYN WEST STUDIO

Today's post [ TREND + COLOR REPORT ], is from FV print and fashion contributor AARYN WEST of Aaryn West Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Go here, to check out her newly designed website. You can also contact their new sales representation, NY based agent D. Matt Smith here

   PICTURESQUE  

Mary Katrantzou Resort 2014 via Style.
Aerochrome photographs of the Congo by Richard Mosse via But Does It Float.
Tycho / ISO50 – the blog of Scott Hansen.
Brett Munro via here.

   50 SHADES OF GREY  


Jason Wu Resort 2014 via Style.
Vika Gazinskaya dress via Style Bubble.
Stenciled floor via here.
Myka Arnado via cmyka.


© Aaryn West - all rights reserved.   Inspirational layout may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

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