5.31.2012

>>TRENDS/EVENT - ISSU PREMIERE . FALL/WINTER 2013-14

Tissu Premiere is an exhibition of fabrics and accessories for fashion European mass market, men, women and kids. Their next event is scheduled for 2 days, June 13-14, 2012 at the Lille Grand Palais in France. The exhibitors include weavers, knitters, printers, designers, suppliers and manufacturers. To learn more about the trade show, go here.

Below are their color trends for Fall/Winter 2013-14 and Spring/Summer 2013.

     FALL/WINTER 2013 - 2014    



    SPRING/SUMMER 2013    



5.30.2012

>>DESIGN CONTEST - ADIDAS EYEWEAR


As published on Talenthouse....adidas eyewear are inviting artists, designers and creators around the world to customise a pair of 'original's' sunglasses using the provided template(s). Three winning iconic designs, as judged by the adidas original's design team, will be considered for global production in 2013. 

The eyewear model in this creative challenge already exists in the collection and is called the Santiago. The current Santiago range uses simple eye-catching prints to give the sunglasses a 70’s look and feel. The distinctive keyhole nose bridge can either create a more heritage look but can also be highlighted in a different way to make the frame look more contemporary. The Santiago continues to attract attention from artists all around the world as it possesses a unique shape and design exemplifying its subtle difference. To learn more about the contest, go here.

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2012 
Winners Announced: August 28, 2012

1st Choice Winner - 3 winners
Three winners will be selected by the Adidas eyewear design team. 
  • A digital copy of their work.
  • Exposure across Adidas eyewear's website and social media.
  • $3,000
People's Choice Winner - 1 winner
The designer with the highest number of public votes will receive:
  • Exposure on Adidas eyewear's website and social media channels
  • $500

5.29.2012

>>TRENDS - FASHION SNOOPS - FALL/WINTER 2013

Here is FASHION SNOOPS', Fall/Winter 2013 trends. Fashion Snoop is an online forecasting trend service that reports on color, design themes, key items, details, etc., for womens, mens, kids and accessories. To learn more and subscribe to their services, go here to view their amazing site and check out their inspiring blog.






5.28.2012

[ TREND LIST ] SPRING/SUMMER 2013 - OVERVIEW



A wrap up and capturing all of the SPRING/SUMMER 2013 trends posted on Fashion Vignette. Here is an overview and for your easy reference.  You can make your selections below by company name to take you to the links.

   BOARD LAYOUT   




1. Spin Expo 
3. Mud Pie 
6.  MM Trends        
10. Interstoff Asia


    OTHER RESOURCES   

5.25.2012

[ TREND REPORT ] MAKE A STATEMENT BY HANAMARIE




   MAKE A STATEMENT    
THE KEY ELEMENTS TO THIS TREND ARE:


  • Printed power suits.
  • Make a fashion statement! Mix it up or keep it monotone.
  • Feminine floral prints restyles the masculine suit.
  • Peg leg trousers and long sleeved shirts are key items for this look.
  • Repetitive and placement designs create striking impact.
  • Clashing designs together also add to the statement "two piece" look.
  • Silk finished fabrics give a slick appearance
  • Fitted or loose - smart casual

Trend Forecaster weekly contributor - HanaMarie.☮   [ hanamarie-hanamarie.blogspot.com ]


© 2012 by HanaMarie. 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.

Garment shapes and prints are by - Hannah Marie Muers

Source of inspirations:Sportsmax, Moschino, Erdem, D&G, Mary Katrantzou, Basso & Brooke, Julien Macdonald, Altuzarra, Peter Pilotto

5.24.2012

>>DESIGN CONTEST - BETA FASHION . JUBILEE PROJECT


   JUBILEE PROJECT   
60 years on the throne this year marks Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, a time of pomp and celebration for Britain and the entire Commonwealth. Royal Visits, military displays and parades, religious services, national street parties, river pageants, palace concerts and the lighting of the beacons are all events that form part of the celebrations. All will be made spectacle by the many Royal and National treasures on display, from the London monuments, to the Royal carriages and river barge, and of course not forgetting the majesty of the crown jewels.

For this months scarf project, therefore, we're looking to you to create designs exploring the theme of the Diamond Jubilee and all that surround it in a truly beautiful and, of course, fashionable way.

3 winners will be selected, each receiving £300 and seeing their design produced and sold online, in Topshop and more.

Final submission deadline, June 15, 2012, go here to learn more.

5.23.2012

>>TRENDS - DESIGN OPTIONS . FALL/WINTER 2013

DESIGN OPTIONS is a Los Angeles based trend and color forecasting company, providing trends from a west coast prespective.



Their Color and Lifestyle Trends for S/S and F/W 2013 are now available. Go here to learn more about their services if you missed them at the Surtex show this month. Here is a preview of their Fall/Winter 2013 Color Trends.

    YOUNG CONTEMPORARY    



    UNIVERSAL COLOR    

    YOUNG MEN'S    


5.22.2012

[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series . MELANIE BOYCHUK


Here is the latest Inspiration + Illustration series by Melanie Boychukillustrator contributor for FV. Here, she shows you her source of inspirations [ Harpers Bazaar May 2012 photo ] to create her illustration and photo media collage.   Love the bold black statement and back drop today Mel!

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. 

© 2012 by 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.   

5.21.2012

>>TRENDS - ITS TREND REPORT 11TH EDITION

ITS – International Talent Support is a platform for creative minds and is in it's eleventh edition.  Their mission is  to give support and visibility to young talents from all over the world, creating job opportunities, offering internships and the chance to showcase their works before a judging panel made up of true experts from the fashion world Our Feb 15th post shared the details of their competition to seek the the best new talent, hope you didn't miss it. This year’s finale edition will be held on July 13th-14th in Trieste, Italy.



Here is their inspiring ITS Trends Report where each year the details are through an analysis of trends observed in the submitted projects by the talents all over the world. Here is a snapshot of the trends that have influenced young designers when developing their collections. To view their full report, go here...


   WHITE    



    BLACK AND WHITE    


    PHOENIX  AND BIRDS    


    STRONG WOMAN    


    METAL    


    GOLD    


    LACE    


    ROPE    


5.18.2012

[ TREND REPORT ] POWERFUL PLEATS BY HANAMARIE


   POWERFUL PLEATS    
THE KEY ELEMENTS TO THIS TREND ARE:


  • Pastel pleats with pretty patterns 
  • Two tone shade and color block details
  • English rose inspiration
  • Geometric shapes enhanced by pleating detail
  • Sunray skirts are a key style
  • Pleats to be worn combined or as a statement piece
  • Bringing back a traditional finish for S/S 12

Trend Forecaster weekly contributor - HanaMarie.☮   [ hanamarie-hanamarie.blogspot.com ]

© 2012 by HanaMarie. 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.

Source of inspirations:Pleated print design by Hannah Muers (HanaMarie), Prada, Etro, Chloe, Burberry,Roberto Cavalli, Paul Smith, Erdem S/S12

5.17.2012

>>DESIGN CONTEST - INSPIRARE


Be the fashion designer to launch the new INSPIRARE shop who are on the lookout for a standout women's wear design which will be the first style to be manufactured, promoted and sold on Inspirare.com.

Start drawing, draping, designing and get your entires uploaded to your Inspirare portfolio to be in the running to win.

Submission deadline is May 31, 2012 and to learn how to enter, go here.

  1ST PLACE  - 1 DESIGNER  
  • Designer will receive amassed publicity and a generous 20% royalty from each unit of their design sold.
  • The winner will also have the choice of a trip to San Francisco OR $1600 to spend at the ultimate online luxury fashion destination, Net-A-Porter or other retailers.

  2ND PLACE  - 5 DESIGNERS  
  • $500 to spend at the ultimate online luxury fashion destination, Net-A-Porter or other retailers upon request and approval by Inspirare - OR a choice of an IPad, IPhone or an Android phone.
  • 2nd place styles will also be shortlisted for possible manufacture and sale in future production runs. Check Designer Agreement on the website for royalty payments and promotion details.

  3RD PLACE  - 24 DESIGNERS  
  • $100 to spend at the ultimate online luxury fashion destination, Net-A-Porter or other retailers upon request and approval by Inspirare.

5.16.2012

>>FEATURED DESIGNER - BETTE LIPTON BY BETHANY CLARKE

Today's feature, a Contemporary Fashion Design collection BETTE LIPTON designed by the talented designer Bethany Clarke. She was actually recommended and introduced by another designer - I love the great design community of designers supporting one another.  Bethany is a graduate from the University of Northampton from the UK, and took interest in 2D and 3D design. The majority of her designs features bold and vibrant colors and using weave techniques with materials such as cotton, wool and lamp nappa leather. For her collection, she took inspirational photographs,  turned them to sketches then finally taking them to patterns and exquisite details into the final designs.

She is currently interning for the designer brand "JOVEEBA" based in Sydney, Australia to gain more industry experience and hopes to continue her studies for her master's degree.

You can check out her blog here and also her feature on Tell Us Fashion Magazine, here.

© 2012 by BETTE LIPTON, designed BETHANY CLARKE. 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. 

5.15.2012

>>TOOLBOX - CITYBLIS . SOCIAL FASHION PLATFORM




I was recently informed by the PR for a new social fashion platform, CITYBLIS. Newly released and backed by government bodies both in Europe and the US.   The Cityblis' direct from the designer’s platform enables fashion savvy consumers to buy directly from international designers.

Cityblis is working with hundreds of designers from the US, Sweden, the UK and Australia such as Gordana Gehlhausen from Project Runway All Stars and Sacha London. Because of support from fashion and government groups and others, Cityblis is able to offer all of its services totally free of charge.  Cityblis differentiates itself by going beyond the purchase, beyond the social interaction to capture the uniqueness of each designer and present their individual personalities online.

To learn more about this great new social fashion platform, go here and be part of a community of creative talents and fashion savvy people. Check out some of my favorite designers in the community, Aura Taylor,  Krelwear and Emerson.



5.14.2012

>>TRENDS - DESIGN OPTIONS . SPRING/SUMMER 2013

DESIGN OPTIONS is a Los Angeles based trend and color forecasting company, providing trends from a west coast prespective. Here are a few samples of their Spring and Summer 2013 Trends.  If you recently missed their presentation, you can view the entire media presentation which encompasses, Women's, Men's, Kid's and Home trends here.

DO will be at the Surtex Show,  a marketplace for original art & design on May 20-22 in NYC. Stop by to visit them and view the Color and Lifestyle Trends for S/S and F/W 2013. Go here to learn more about the show.


   RESORT SPRING 2013  





   SPRING/SUMMER 2013  






5.11.2012

[ TREND REPORT ] ANYTHING GOES BY HANAMARIE


   ANYTHING GOES    
THE KEY ELEMENTS TO THIS TREND ARE:


  • The bolder the better...
  • Exploring beautiful design aspects that's creative and innovative.
  • Stripes, florals, ornate, swirls, spots and geometrics.
  • Miss match and clash
  • Double up with pattern, creating a striking look this Spring/Summer 2012 season.
  • Vintage D&G updated by hot new designers.

Trend Forecaster weekly contributor - HanaMarie.☮   [ hanamarie-hanamarie.blogspot.com ]

© 2012 by HanaMarie. 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.

Source of inspirations: D&G, Mary Katrantzou, Diane Von Furstenberg, Erdem, Peter Pilotto, Basso and Broke, Preen, Sportsmax

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