2.28.2014

TRENDS // A+A TEXTILE TRENDS - A/W 2015-16

A +A Real, Textile Trends for the A/W 15-16 is dedicated to fabrics with focus on yarns, fabrics, textures and material effects.   The book is complete with 6 color themes and inspirational trend themes with color proposals.  The color ranges are with yarns, fabric swatches and plastic chips.    Go here to order your copy.




2.27.2014

DESIGN COMPETITION // DOMUS ACADEMY + VOGUE TALENTS - FASHION


Master in Fashion Design in partnership with Vogue Talents - September 2014

Call for Talents #3
Domus Academy and Vogue Talents want to motivate young talents who think outside the box, eager to make an intensive experience in the Italian design culture. Domus Academy is offering three scholarships to attend the September 2014 edition of the Master in Fashion Design.
If you believe that fashion design is not merely a stylistic technique giving shape to objects, but it’s a challenging activity that encourages creativity to achieve higher goals; if you’re interested in experiencing a cross-disciplinary approach, interweaving the world of fashion and accessories design; if you want to invest your future on developing and enhancing your fashion design sensitivity, your artistic, cultural and sociological knowledge choose Domus Academy.
Deadline 
The works must be mailed to Domus Academy by and not later than April 30th 2014. 
Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail on May 14th 2014.
Go here to learn more and to submit your application.


2.26.2014

[ INSPIRATIONS PRINT + PATTERN ] KUKKA by Laura Luchtman - SS 2015 ALL THINGS ABSTRACT



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.  Note her very own print design on the bottom of the trend board.  Visit her site Kukka.com

2.25.2014

FEATURE // TRENDS - CHANTELLE FANDINO . A/W 2015-16

Our feature today is Chantelle Fandinofashion student at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and will be graduating with a BFA, Fashion Marketing and Management degree in June 2014.

To view her 55 page Autumn/Winter 2015-16 Trend Book, go here, complete with inspirational pictures, and Pantome colors appropriate for theme and season.







Futuristic Lifestyle Trend Board
Metal Meteor
Autumn/ Winter 15/16
This board was inspired by the hardness of metal and machinery. Displayed as a subgroup to the "Futuristic" trend, it focuses on a very linear, and edgy aesthetic, that compliments many "futuristic" movie releases taking place in 2015/ 2016, examples including ; Avatar 2, Avengers 2, and Star Wars VII. 





"Futuristic Lifestyle Trend Board"
Galactic Galaxy
Autumn/ Winter 15/16
This board was inspired by the nature of Space, and the futuristics of the future. The aesthetic is very psychedelic and bright, with focus on the mysteries of space. 






"Futuristic Lifestyle Trend Board"
Sahara Desert
Autumn/ Winter 15/16
This board was inspired greatly by the futuristic desert scene, much like those displayed in the Star Wars Movies. Star Wars VII will be released in 2015, and that being said, I felt that many would be inspired by it's sandy, futuristic scenes. My color story is based around Beiges, Reds, and Oranges to emphasize the sparce, and dry desert. 




© Chantelle Fandino - 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. 

2.24.2014

TRENDS // TEXWORLD - SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Texworld is one of the largest sourcing event in the world for apparel fabric buyers, R&D and product development specialists, designers, merchandisers and overseas sourcing professionals.

Did you miss their last show which was held in Paris, France, Feb 17-20, 2014 at the Parc des Expositions Paris Le Bourget? Go here to learn more about attending their future shows.

In their last show last week, their Trend Forum area was focused on the newest collections for the Spring/Summer 2015 Season.  Here are some of their current trend information and you can download the entire comprehensive, 68 page report in PDF format, here. To view below images larger, select an image and a slideshow will appear.






















2.20.2014

DESIGN COMPETITION // TEXTILE FEDERATION - THE MODERNISTS



Here is the latest design competition via Textile Federation:


The Modernists

Womenswear print project to form our A/W 14 collection of jersey and woven dresses and separates. Taking inspiration from the innovators in colour and form in Modernism. 6 winning designs will be selected, each receiving £500 and seeing their work produced and sold in some of the world’s largest fashion retailers.
Submission Deadline is: March 9, 2014
To learn more about the competition, go here


2.19.2014

TRENDS // ISPO TEXTRENDS - TEXTILE + COLORS . FALL/WINTER 2015/16

ISPO Textrends is ISPO’s new platform for designers, product managers, and the media to discover the latest fabrics, fibers, trims, and accessories for sports, and outdoor apparel. Their exhibitions are held in Munich and Beijing.  Their next show is being held this week in Beijing from Feb 19-22, go here to learn more.  


ISPO teamed up with internationally renowned trend experts to identify the textile trends and colors for Fall/Winter 2015/16 to show what designers and product managers are looking for to develop their upcoming collections. To view the full report, you can visit their site here

   5 TEXTILES TRENDS FOR FALL/WINTER 2015/16   

The following trend will describe in detail what designers and product managers are looking for in order to develop their upcoming collections.  Go here to see the full report and you can select the images below to view the images larger and in a slideshow.














   COLOR TRENDS FOR FALL/WINTER 2015/16   
Prime
ISPO Textrend’s core color palette incorporating the bestselling activewear tones shifts slightly sharper up the color spectrum for the season. Black, winter sun and alpine blue sit alongside blazing orange and fir cone brown. The core tones can be used bright for a modern application or taken down for an aged aspect. The season’s new complimenting satellite color palettes take inspiration from both natural sources and the man-made world, offering and creating a harmonious connection for the activewear sector.
Hyper
Brilliant and bold synthetic tones feature, in matte surfaces or taken to new lustrous levels through high gloss finishes. Neon accents also surface complimenting this energetic and charged option. Artificial lucidity takes this palette to a new level.
Mineral Matrix
A combination of minerals through to metallics in classic natural and synthetic tones inspires. From the unique lustre of titanium through to colored metallics that gleam against the raw beauty of black onyx.
Weathered
From wind swept heather, kelp green to rose hip pink and rugged rock, a winter wonderland inspires this natural-based nuance.
Phantom
Pastel tones take up a new look with artificial light filtering through as sepia-style and butterscotch tones inspired from the sky of Mars and powdery tints create a new modern direction through light diffraction.


2.18.2014

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - NYFW PRINT + PATTERN HIGHLIGHTS AW14/15


Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industryTheir global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patternsmaking Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Patternbank brings you their key print highlight report on the recent New York A/W 2014/15 Fashion shows. 

Go here for Part I and here for Part II New York Fashion Week Print and Pattern Fall 2014 highlights for their full reports.

    THAKOON   

Vivid Technicolour Blooms – Super Scale Placement Prints – Ikat Applied Florals – Applique and Embroidered Looks – Brush-mark Stripes – Soft Plaids – High Contrast Pattern – Colour Blocked Panels – Pattern Mix-ups – Asymmetrical Layouts




   MARA HOFFMAN   


Graphic Checkerboard Prints – Moroccan Textile References – Engineered Star Prints – Bedouin Jewellery Patterns – Egyptian Camel Motifs – Complex  Ethnic Arrangements – Monochromatic and Optical



   BAND OF OUTSIDERS   


Painterly Brush-mark Florals – Cartoon Popcorn Prints – Offset Patterns – Floral Clusters – Background Colour Graduation – Ditzy Florals – Tromp L’oeil Tricks – Dark backgrounds – Artistic Floral Paintings




   MISSONI   

Abstract Rock Star Images – Marbleised Jacquard Pattern – Abstract Kaleidoscopic Effects – High Contrast Pattern – Marble and Textured Surfaces – Mashed-up Prints – Contrasting Scale – Earth’s Surface




   NICOLE MILLER   


Complex Feather Prints – Kaleidoscope Pattern build-ups – Dark Studies – Graduated and Merging Pattern  - Blurring and Distortion – Damask Florals – Distorted Ikat – Peacock Feathers



   PETER SOM   

Midnight Carnation Blooms – Bouquet Placement Prints – Motion Blurs – Border Pattern Mixes – Graduation in Texture – Herringbone and Check Mixes – Tonal and Monochromatic – Orange Colour Bursts


2.17.2014

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY - HOMESPUN WISDOM



CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 28 February, 2014, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 01 March, 2014, 6pm CET

Here at Front Row headquarters, we’re the first to agree that digital printing is pretty darn cool – after all, how else would we be able to make all those stunning designs you guys keep sending in?! But we do get a little nostalgic every now and then for simpler times, when prints were made the old fashioned way: manually, through weaving or hand-dying.

Now we’re not going completely mad – we can’t print FRS scarves by hand! That’s why we’re asking you to dive into traditional methods like stamping, stitching, or our current passion, shibori: a Japanese dying method stemming all the way back from the seventh century. From the beautiful indigos and reds found in natural dyes, to the wonderful assortment that arise from these apparently unelaborate printing methods, we want to celebrate every aspect of these homespun crafts.

As always, don't forget that your print might need to be adjusted to fit the appropriate template. All templates are marked with 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.

To learn and submit your designs, go here

2.14.2014

2.13.2014

FEATURE // DESIGNER + ILLUSTRATOR - MORGAN CHILDERS

Our Designer/Illustrator today is Morgan Childers who will complete her BFA with an emphasis in fashion design and construction this spring at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  Morgan Childers, aged 21, was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.

We are pleased to feature some of Morgan’s latest work, including sketches and images from her Spring 2013 womenswear collection, in addition to illustrations from her senior collection. This collection, entitled Being Bionic, is a five look menswear collection, debuting this May at SAIC’s The Walk 2014 fashion show.

Being Bionic explores the resonances and tensions between sportswear, tailoring, and wearables. When asked to describe the concept behind Being Bionic, Morgan explained that it "critiques the pursuit of human perfection by proposing a new construct for the male figure: one enhancing this figure without losing sight of its ultimate limitations."

We can't wait to see the final products, and we'll definitely be following up with her throughout this process. To find out more about her work and updates on Being Bionic, check out Morgan on:

Instagram: @morgan_childers 
And Beginning March 1, at her website www.morganchilders.info
 



© Morgan Childers - 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. 

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