11.29.2013

TRENDS // PRINTS + MORE . SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Prints & More S/S 2015 is a trend publication focusing on colour and theme forecasts for the season.  This trend book is specific to high-fashion printed patterns with four seasonal trend themes with moodboards and colour ranges as well as illustrated pattern designs.  To order your copy, go here









11.28.2013

STYLE FILE // PILGRIMAGE + LACE


WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
HAVE A LOVELY THANKSGIVING
xoxox



Pilgrimage style and lace details
Layout Inspirations:
Thanksgiving Chalkboard, threeinthree+1 | Erdem llustration by natalie solomon 
Valentino Charlotte Carey + Masha Gutic by Christian Anwander for Amica 9/2013 by visualoptimism
Lady in Lace via Pinterest | Lace Collar via Pinterest 

11.27.2013

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PRINT TREND REPORT NO. 1 - SPRING/SUMMER 2015

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.  

Below is a preview of their Print Trend Report Part I Spring/Summer 2015.  You can order their report here.
These eight print trends have been divided into mood boards, print direction pages and colour palette-inspiration pages, complete with TCX Pantone references. Our mood boards set the scene with imagery chosen to create an atmosphere for the trend; our print direction pages break down the mood and focus on inspirational print direction visuals to offer you a concise reference. All images are credited for your convenience, providing the opportunity to further your research on key trends.
  • 8 key print trends for Spring/Summer 2015

  • Over 36 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence

  • Over 170 on trend hand-picked colour images

  • Seasonal print mood & print direction pages for each trend

  • Colour breakdowns for each print trend with TCX Pantone references

  • £40 (approx. $65) via PayPal









11.26.2013

TRENDS // MATERIAL PREVIEW . SPRING/SUMMER 2015 - FASHION AND COLOR TRENDS

The Material Preview is an event dedicated exclusively to leathers suited for top-end footwear, leather goods, leatherwear, home decor and accessories.  Material Preview aims to supply the leather sector with the tools to study and develop innovation and research on materials to the fullest. Go here to learn more about them.  Their next show is scheduled on December 13, 2013 in Florence, Italy at the Stazione Leopolda, go here to pre-register.

Below is a preview of their Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion and Color Trends, a comprehensive guide indicating the chromatic lines for the season, subdivided into four key themes. And an exclusive range of colors presented on paper. A creative reflection referring to materials interpreted under chromatic aspects. Created for producers and users of materials in the leather, fabric and techno-fabric fields. 




DUNETRIP

A variety of combinations, amid light shades with striking optic effects and dark tones inspired by minerals.




UPLOADED

Eclectic color range with sensorial aspects. Full-bodied with subdued overtones for an imaginative, poetic world.




SUNKISSED

Original landscape-inspired poetry. A carousel of evergreen tones with bursts of energy to update without eliminating aplomb.



FACEFRAME

Assemblage of timeless colors reinterpreted in a hi-tech theme. Amid marked iridescence and delicate profiles.







11.22.2013

TRENDS // PATTERN PEOPLE - PRINT AND COLOR TREND GUIDE . S/S 2015

Pattern People is a surface design studio founded by designers Claudia Brown and Jessie Whipple Vickery. Their studio provides a collection of thousands of ready-made print designs available for immediate use on apparel, paper products, beauty packaging, accessories, interiors and more.  They are also available for commissioned design and can develop to your project's specifications. 

Below are print inspirations curated on their blog, Inky Ikats and Tribal Mixing curated by Bekah Hilleson. 

You can also now download their latest Spring 2015 Print and Color Trend Guide  here to help you with your seasonal design process. This report features 8 key print trends, color trends with TCX Pantone reference and over 250 inspirational images. for $68.


   INKY IKATS   
Mirrored textures made to look like ethnic woven patterns.  


   TRIBAL MIXING   

Mix and match tribal inspired prints from Missoni, Mara Hoffman and others. 




11.21.2013

TRENDS // WOLVERINE LEATHERS . SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Wolverine Leathers is the global leader of Performance Leather which offers an array of performance features, colors, weights and other varieties. Their speciality is in working with designers, product development and sourcing to meet their needs in footwear design. Some of their clients include UGG, DKNY, Adidas and Vans to name a few.  Go here to learn more about their company. 

Here is a preview of their Spring/Summer 2015 trends where you can view the entire report here for their colors and materials. Their trends are inspired by 4 concepts: Pacific Coast Highway, Cloud Life, Green Tea and Sands of Zanzibar.

   PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY   

Ahhh... California circa 1955, the land of dreams. Cruising down the freeway in a Chevy Bel Air, heading to a party in the valley to stand around the pool sipping gimlets. It’s the heyday of American optimism, opportunity is everywhere, and the future is as bright as the Santa Monica sun. Fashion recreates the laid-back spirit of California cool which infused everything from art and architecture to music and film, and capturing the playful hedonism of the west coast, mid-century. Carefree classics are revisited with a fresh perspective and a neo-nonchalance and re-colored in a range of sunny side-up shades of surf and suburbs.

   CLOUD LIFE   

Minimizing clutter, maximizing experience -- welcome to the cloud, where everything is at your fingertips but not necessarily within arm’s reach. The new minimalism is not about deprivation, it’s a pragmatic approach to instant gratification. Living large by living light. The new dis-ownership lifestyle frees us up to experience life fully without being weighed down by stuff. iTunes and Netflix mean that books, music and movies no longer take up space on the shelves, there’s no need to worry about oil changes or inspection stickers when there’s Zipcar, and why splurge on that special catwalk creation when you can rent the runway.com? Fashion is a reflection of the simplicity and mobility of the story: simple pieces edited to perfection, a clean slate to embellish or not. The color palettes rely on clean shades of white and blue set against river stone taupes, with the occasional expressive pop.

   GREEN TEA   


Take a break from the pulsing streets of Tokyo to enjoy a quiet moment of calm in a side street tea house. Holding a bowl of tea whisked to a fine froth. Such a simple thing filled with a spirit that reaches back more than a thousand years. The tea ceremony developed under the influence of Zen Buddhism, seeks to purify the soul by becoming one with nature and find harmony with all things. The fashion statement reflects the Japanese worldview of wabi sabi: calm, graceful, austere and simple with playful notes of kawaii, an exaggerated cuteness and innocence. The color palette is a naturally balanced range of earth, sky and sea, lightened with mochi pinks and greens.

   SANDS OF ZANZIBAR   

Depart the verdant shores of Tanzania for a breath-taking dhow ride across the turquoise Indian Ocean. We are approaching Zanzibar, the idyllic palm-fringed Spice Island that is the intersection of Arabic, Indian and European culture. Meander through the winding streets of Stone Town past Arabic palaces, Indian merchant homes, English manor houses and Portuguese chapels. An eclectic fashion statement reflects this cultural crossroads -- beachy, breezy beauty blowing in from east and west. The color palette is a spicy range of nutmeg, cardamom and cinnamon, set against the electric turquoise of the sea and the shady fronds of a native palm.





11.20.2013

[ 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.

11.19.2013

TRENDS // NEXT LOOK. SPRING/SUMMER 2015

The Next Look Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer 2015 is a publication is an analysis of the recent designer shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris which includes inspirations, colors, materials, styling and details.  The extensive information provides design ideas that summarizes the most important fashion details and must haves for the upcoming seasons. Go here to order your copy.


11.18.2013

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY . COLD TRAVELER


Editorial via Front Row Society

CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 30 November, 2013, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 01 December, 2013, 6pm CET

Here in Berlin, winter is drawing in, and our thoughts are turning to even chillier places for this month's scarves challenge: Cold Traveler.

Think teams of husky dogs ploughing through fresh snow; the bright colors of prayer flags strung along a Nepalese mountain; the mysteries of life in the Arctic. The frosty geometry of a snowflake, or the night-long fire in a far northern tribal village. Use your imagination and explore the extremes of human endurance and the mysteries of the cold and lonely journeys we take.

Use our color palette as inspiration for your mixed patterns, and layers of impression. And remember - wrap up warm... Are you ready to face the cold?

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 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.


11.15.2013

TRENDS // INTERFILIERE . INTIMATES AND BEACHWEAR . SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Interfiliere is the world's leading trade fair for intimates and beachwear fabrics. Here is their Spring/Summer 15 trends. Their next show is scheduled Jan 25-27, 2014 at the Paris Porte De Versailles Pavillion 1. 

To register and order your pass online - Interfiliere.









11.14.2013

DESIGN COMPETITION // DESIGN FOR THE WHO AND PRETTY GREEN - TSHIRT



Editorial via Talenthouse

BRIEF

Along with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, The Who complete the holy trinity of British rock. It is generally acknowledged among rock aficionados that The Who in their heyday were the most exciting live band on the planet, with their Live at Leeds album hailed as the greatest live album of all time.

After a long summer on the road for their European Tour 'Quadrophenia and More', The Who, together with Pretty Green, the U.K based fashion house, are turning to the creative community for help designing new artwork. Aspiring graphic designers are invited to submit their graphic artwork, as inspired by the vast catalogue of The Who music, for the opportunity to have it produced and featured as a t-shirt and sold on Pretty Green.

OPPORTUNITY

One designer will have their artwork interpreted for a t-shirt and sold on Pretty Green's online store. In addition, they will receive: 
  • 5% royalty of all t-shirts sold*
  • $2,500
  • Exposure for their submission across The Who and Pretty Green's official social media channels
*After local sales tax is applied, sold at a retail value of £40.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

The highest voted designer will receive: 

  • Exposure for their submission across The Who and Pretty Green's social media channels
  • Exclusive Pretty Green merchandise

TIMELINE

Launched: November 13, 2013
Submit by:
 January 7, 2014
Share & Support: January 8, 2014 - January 14, 2014
Selection: January 28, 2014

To learn more, go here....

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