10.31.2012

>>STYLE FILE/TRENDS - RIVER ISLAND . FALL 2O12

While I was in London on my recent trip to Europe to trend spot, I picked up River Island's Style Inside Fall 2012 issue.  Here are some great trends, inspirations and styles they've curated for the season, Downtown, Maggie, Baroque, Blogger and Futuristic - shop here.






10.30.2012

[ SCOOP IT ] CHIC WITCH . HALLOWEEN


Today's SCOOP IT where we will share with you key trends and must have items that you just gotta have for yourself..

Chic Witch fantastic Halloween pieces from Beta Fashion, Kat & Bee, Madelene Thompson, House of Harlow 1960, Winter Kate and Mia Lia

     CHIC WITCH    




   WHERE TO SHOP   


Kat&Bee ring and earrings
House of Harlow 1960 high heels and beaded skull flats and clutch
Winter Kate red vein top
Madeleine Thompson scarf wrap
Mia Lia skull bracelet
Beta Fashion skull scarf

Ensembles by PR Agency Emslie Creative

10.29.2012

[ GOFA Inspiration + Illustration ] October MMCF - Frankenweenie

Our illustrator contributor GOFA by Windsor & Sparrow's post today features their October MMCF - Frankenweenie....., go here to check out their site.. The Gallery of Fashion Art's post is featured on their site's MMCF, which every month the artists will share new illustrations based on a film and illustrated in their interpertation for their love of fashion. Every month the artists on the site's MMCF, will share new illustrations with you where they critique, illustrate and investigate current films, their costumes and their character. 


Windsor & Sparrow is a creative agency who works with a variety of talented artist, designers and individuals to turn concepts and ideas into projects and products.  The collaboration is with the company's newest project, The Gallery of Fashion Art, an online gallery featuring the works of fashion illustrators.  Visit their website here...




10.26.2012

[ TREND REPORT ] GRUNGE by Marina Araujo Alvarez




Today's post [ TREND REPORT ] GRUNGE, is from one of our team member, fashion and trend contributor Marina Araujo Alvarez who is a Fashion Designer and Stylist located in Barcelona, Spain. 

Make sure to visit her amazing and inspirational blog, marinaaraujoalvarez.wordpress.com and her website marinaaraujoalvarez.com.

© 2012 by Marina Araujo Alvarez - 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.

10.25.2012

>>TRENDS - TEXWORLD . A/W 2013-14


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.

Their next shows are scheduled in NYC, NY,  Jan 14-16, 2013 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and in Paris, France, Feb 12-15, 2013 at the Parc des Expositions Paris Le Bourget. Go here to learn more about attending their shows.

In their last show, their Trend Forum area was focused on the newest collections for the Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Season.  Here are some of their current trend information and you can download the entire comprehensive, 39 page report in PDF format, here. To view below images larger, select an image and a slideshow will appear.
































10.24.2012

>>FEATURE - ILLUSTRATOR . HOPE WYATT

Our feature illustrator  is Hope Wyatt who is studying Fashion Design in womenswear at the Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication in the UK.  Where she looks for inspiration is constantly always changing but what remains is the strong sense of finding beauty in the details.  You can also check out the rest of her other work on her blog, What Hope Made, here.



© 2012 by Hope Wyatt - 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. 

10.23.2012

>>DESIGN CONTEST - VAUXHALL FASHION SCOUT . MERIT AWARD


Vauxhall Fashion Scout's acclaimed Merit Award for the AW 13/14 is now accepting applications.  The Merit Award is an internationally recognized as the leading launch pad for the next generation of design talent.  The award is worth 25,000 over three easons, including a fully sponsored catwalk show and 1,000 bursary int he first season.  With leading international press, buyers and industry members in attendance, the Merit Award show has become the highlight event of London Fashion Week's Off-Schedule.

Winning designers also receive continued access to sales and marketing support and business advice in conjunction with the Vauxhall Fashion Scout year-long Mentoring Program.

The Merit Award is open to all designers who have not yet held a solo catwalk show at Vauxhall Fashion Scout or similar event. Ideally designers should have some group show or presentation experience and should have begun to establish a name for themselves with media and buyers.

To apply for the Merit Award please email: show@vauxhallfashionscout.com for an application form and information pack.

To learn more, go here.....

10.22.2012

[ 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.

© 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.   


10.19.2012

[ artINSPIRES ] series by JEN GASSIRARO



FV contributor  Jen Gassiraro's  [ artINSPIRES ] series to inspire us with design, home, artist and style images.  She will also feature her new, an amazing paintings and such from time to time

Visit her inspirational sites: 
ART jengassiraro.com BLOG/inspiration jengassiraro.blogspot.com PINTEREST/inspirationpinterest.com/jngassiraro


Images via:

1·        ARTIST Cecily Brown www.gagosian.com
2·        DESIGN Yellena James www.yellenajames.com
3·        STYLE www.goldandgray.blogspot.com
4·        HOME www.lavenderandash.blogspot.co.uk

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

10.18.2012

[ SCOOP IT ] TIMELESS


Today's SCOOP IT where we will share with you key trends and must have items that you just gotta have for yourself..

Timeless investment pieces that will last a lifetime in your wardrobe.  Great pieces from Madeline Thompson, House of Harlow 1960, Kat & Bee, Beta Fashion and Winter Kate.

     TIMELESS    



   WHERE TO SHOP   


Kat&Bee -  www.katandbee.co.uk, 
Beta Fashion -  www.betafashion.com
Madeleine Thompson -  www.donnaida.com
House of Harlow 1960 -  www.shopstyle.co.uk
Winter Kate - www.winterkate.com



Ensembles by PR Agency Emslie Creative

10.17.2012

>>DESIGN CONTEST - BETA FASHION . SIGNATURE PROJECT



   SIGNATURE PROJECT   
Over the past few weeks we've seen the fashion capitals of the world light up as the world's top designers have displayed their latest creations on the catwalk. All areas of the fashion industry look to these elite displays for inspiration and as a guide for coming trends as the world of design continues to evolve year after year. As designers it's important to absorb these events whilst always maintaining your own unique style and signature. For this project therefore we are leaving the theme open to your own inspiration and creative processes. We simply ask that you submit designs that best represent your own unique aesthetic whilst maintaining a commercial eye and ensuring your designs are both contemporary and beautiful. Designs are to be used on our range of square scarves.

4 winners will be selected, each receiving £300 and seeing their work go on to be produced and sold in our online store, Topshop and more.....

Go here to submit your designs and final submission date is 11/1/2012.

10.16.2012

>>TRENDS - DRESSING MAGAZINE . A/W 2013-14

Dressing Magazine's A/W 2013-14 is a comprehensive trend publication. Here is a preview of some of their latest key trends for Womens, Mens and Kids. This think-tank tool is organized by theme detailed by trends with print/pattern, drawings, colors, styling and accessories. Below are a few of their Women's trend highlights for the season to view more of the womens, mens and kids images and purchase their latest publication, go here.



















10.15.2012

>>FEATURE/CONTRIBUTOR - FORERUNNERS FASHION MAGAZINE

We are thrilled to feature and announce a collaboration with Forerunners, a fashion magazine by Ines Congedi and Ylenia Labate. Both Designers and Fashion bloggers, they aspire to show you their fashion collections and trend observations through the web. They hope their fashion illustrations will be useful for designers and creative people who are looking for new and inspiring ideas. They will also collaborate with other Fashion Bloggers for their styles where they will be featured on their monthly Fashion Muse contest. 

Their first online issue was released in September 2012 and have since released 2 more issues.  You can view all of their issues here. You can also visit them on the following sites:

Facebook - Forerunners-Fashion-Magazine
Ylenia's blog - ylenialabate.blogspot.it
Ines' blog - inescongedi.blogspot.it






© 2012 by ForeRunners Fashion Magazine - 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. 

10.12.2012

[ TREND REPORT ] SIXTIES by Marina Araujo Alvarez




Today's post [ TREND REPORT ] SIXTIES, is from one of our team member, fashion and trend contributor Marina Araujo Alvarez who is a Fashion Designer and Stylist located in Barcelona, Spain. 

Make sure to visit her amazing and inspirational blog, marinaaraujoalvarez.wordpress.com and her website marinaaraujoalvarez.com.

© 2012 by Marina Araujo Alvarez - 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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