7.31.2014

TRENDS // FASHION SNOOPS - WOMEN'S TOP DENIM TRENDS - F/W 2015-16

Here is a preview of FASHION SNOOPS',  Fall/Winter  2014-15 Women's Top Denim trends.  Fashion Snoop is an online forecasting trend service that reports on color, design themes, key items, details, etc., for women's, men's, kid's and accessories.  To learn more and subscribe to their services, go here to view their amazing site and check out their inspiring blog. You can also purchase a full report of Women's report here and Young Women's here.



    SALEM    
WOMEN'S



A supernatural feel makes itself known in our Salem theme as witching elements and coven-inspired aesthetics take center stage. With the cultural influence of American Horror Story, Witches of East End and True Blood being so relevant, it's no surprise that designers felt this pull towards a gothic-esque theme complete with a charmed sensibility. Sister by Sibling best encapsulated the feel of Salem with sequined embellishments combined with crochet and denim mixes, while metallic gunmetal, snakeskin finishes, cobweb prints, and smoky brushstrokes further epitomized the theme. The eerie ambiance is best felt through the styling, with Tibi and Sister by Sibling adorning models with wide brim topper hats, and Rebecca Minkoff showcasing embellished lettering.


    ALMOST FAMOUS     
WOMEN'S



There's a 70s-esque feel to Almost Famous as bell-bottom flares, paper bag waists, and vintage hued denim characterize the theme. The music and flair of Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, and the Beatles influence the 70s aesthetic, and the Woodstock festival gives the theme its carefree and Bohemian feel. Amapo, Michael Kors, and Marques Almeida best capture the essence as high-waisted silhouettes, wrap around robes, and A-line skirts combine with faux-fur textures, painted florals, and metallic inserts. For Fall 15/16, the Almost Famous woman is not only with the band, she's the lead singer.


    90'S MASH UP    
YOUNG WOMEN'S



Butterfly clips and Gameboys, jelly shoes and crimped hair, overalls and tattoo chokers, novelty badges and sequins: welcome, to 90s Mashup! A youth-centric theme for young women's denim, this trend epitomizes the fun feel of the 90s complete with allover embellishment, shredding and chain details, exaggerated proportions, and quilted surfaces. Leopard print finishes and sponge painted denim combine with a classic 90s stone wash and a bubblegum blue hue, and there's an overriding sense of innocence evident in the theme as our 90s rainbow girl plays with prints at 3.1 Phillip Lim, embellishes herself in loud pearl lettering at Ashish, and adorns herself in chunky jewelry at Moschino.


    SKI LODGE    
YOUNG WOMEN'S




Cozying up next to the fireplace, our Ski Lodge theme for F/W 15/16 effortlessly combines a cabin and woodsy feel with snow layered mountaintops and vast open spaces. Faux fur accents are mixed into heavy jacketing and denim outerwear, while tribal printed details, utility pockets, contrast washes and industrial closures give the theme a rustic appeal. Snow white, cool grey, and raw denim are key washes, while oversized jacketing as seen at Ellus, Sacai, and Tommy Hilfiger further encapsulate the wintery feel. Nicholas K introduced soft, draped denim pieces to further the cozy aesthetic, and Tess Giberson incorporated oversized knits and coats with skinny denim bottoms for a play in proportion.




7.30.2014

DESIGN CONTEST // F.A.D. - DESIGN THEORY - 2015



Editorial via F.A.D

PRIZES
All shortlisted finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their designs at the prestigious Fashion Scout during London Fashion Week in February 2015, in front of an invited audience of press and industry professionals.
First prize: £1,000
Runner-up: £500
The Orly Tenzer Prize: £500
In addition, Spéos Photographic Institute London will offer all three prize winners a professional photo shoot of their entry and their graduate collection.

WHO CAN ENTER
Participants must be 2nd or 3rd year BA, or MA, students studying Fashion at a UK Higher Education Institution.
We also welcome collaborations between two students of different disciplines (e.g.: Fashion Design & Photography; Fashion Design & Textiles, Fashion Design & Product Design, or Fashion Design and Science subjects). All collaborations must be clearly marked as such.
Each institution is permitted a maximum of three entries from BA courses and three from MA courses.
Students who have previously taken part in FAD Fashion Futures programmes may send their entries directly to FAD. These entries are in addition to the institutions’ quota of three entries and will be considered equally alongside other entries received.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR ENTRY
Your entry should be a combination of digital and paper. Please make sure to include the following in your entry.
1. IN DIGITAL FORMAT
a. Research
An edited selection of your research and development (a maximum of 20 items - images, video or audio files) including:
- a summary of your research: e.g. sketchbook pages, moodboards, photographs
- design development
- evidence of planned construction techniques
b. Illustrations
Two creative fashion illustrations (one of each outfit)

2. ON PAPER
c. Two technical drawings (one for each outfit, showing front and back, plus side view and details if necessary) including fabric swatches.
d. Title and Written interpretation of mini collection (max. 200 words)
e. Completed student entry form

 COMPETITION DEADLINES 
Tutor Registration by Friday 24th October 2014
Tutors should register their institutions for entry by e-mail to joanne@fad.org.uk . There is no registration fee.
Initial Student Entries by Wednesday 26th November 2014, 5pm.

HOW TO SEND YOUR ENTRY
Please send entries by post to FAD, 10a Wellesley Terrace, London N1 7NA. We regret that entries cannot be returned.
The digital part of your entry should be submitted on CD, USB, or share with joanne@fad.org.uk via www.dropbox.com.
FAD will accept digital files in the following formats only:
Images. Individual jpegs (300 dpi) or as one continuously scrolling PDF document.
Multimedia files. Upload video or audio footage to a platform such as Sound Cloud, Vimeo or You Tube and include the links in your submission.

SELECTION OF FINALISTS
Entrants will be notified if they have been selected as finalists by email, by Friday 5th December 2014. Each finalist will be invited to make up their two outfits.

Go here to view the entire details and to download their entry pack.

7.29.2014

TRENDS // COLORWORLD (CSI + DYSTAR) - FALL/WINTER 2015-16 COLOR INSPIRATIONS - JEWELED AND WOODSY

COLOR SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL is a color resource provider in partnership with DYSTAR, a textile coloration specialist provide consultancy in all areas of coloration and finishing technology. Here is a collaboration of their recent color trend boards,  JEWELED and WOODSY, for the Fall/Winter 2015-16 for the season. To view the Jeweled color inspirations, go here and for Woodsy, go here.  To learn more about these two expertise's, go here.  

  JEWELED 


Thousand sunsets treasured in my heart

Thousand stories of eternal love and passion

Darling gems, exotic birds

Tender leaves and gentile lilies
Weaved into an endless arabesque
In my dream arrive with blissful glory.

Graciously the light is dancing

Warming up my heart and senses.



  WOODSY 


In somber, quiet woods, late autumn afternoons

The shadows fall in inky blue and misty green

Declining sun reflects in murky waters
Somewhat surreal and very much in watercolor

And only sudden pops of color
Reveal what lies beneath the frozen leaves

A reminisce of lasting beauty
Contained in fragile filigree of gentile flowers

7.25.2014

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - WOMEN'S PRINTS S/S 2016

Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading trend forecasting agencies for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Clients include Forever21, Ralph Lauren, H&M, Hugo Boss, and L'Oreal. Go here to learn more about their services.

Here is a directional and informative Early Indicator Trend for Spring/Summer 2016 Women's Prints.  You can preview the report here and order the entire report here.

Striking and bold, women's print stories are created with alluringly exotic inspirations.  Florals are blown up to statement proportions in Big Garden Blooms, while native patterns are revamped into Contemporary Tribal Stripes.


    BIG GARDEN BLOOMS   



     CONTEMPORARY TRIBAL STRIPE    





7.24.2014

DESIGN COMPETITION // VOGUE TALENTS + DOMUS ACADEMY


CALL FOR TALENTS #4. IN COLLABORATION WITH VOGUE TALENTS

Master in Fashion Design in partnership with Vogue Talents - Febraury 2015
Call for Talents #4
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 February 2015 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 26th September 2014. 
Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail on 15th October 2014.

To learn more and to submit your applications here

7.22.2014

TRENDS // PATTERN PEOPLE - WINTER 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. Visit their site here, to browse their inspiration blog and shop tutorials, trend guides and designer tools. 

If you are in New York this week for the Premiere Vision//Indigo Show, July 22nd + 23rd, stop by their booth at Pier 92 NYC. Go here for show details. 

For Winter 2015, you can download their trend guide here to help you with your design process. This report features 8 key print trends, color trends with TCX Pantone reference and over 250 inspirational images.

Below are reposts from their blog - inspirational COLOR/PATTERN mood boards.


Shine a light on deep jewel hues.


7.21.2014

[ 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 from the illustrator.

7.18.2014

TRENDS // COLLEZIONI TRENDS #108 - SS 2015 + AW 2015/16

Here's the latest trend publication from Collezioni Trends #108. In this issue, you'll find the latest trends on materials which includes details for AW 2015-16 yarns, fabrics, new stitches and handicrafts. This publication is curated from several reports from different exhibitions.  To order our copy, go here.  


7.16.2014

DESIGN COMPETITION // ECODESIGN AWARD



What is it?

The EcoChic Design Award is a sustainable fashion design competition inspiring emerging fashion designers to create mainstream clothing with minimal textile waste. Designers are educated with the theory and techniques to enable them to create desirable sustainable clothing via zero-waste, up-cycling and reconstruction sustainable design techniques.

The 2014/15 competition cycle is open to fashion designers with less than three years’ professional experience and fashion design students living in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, UK, France, Germany, Sweden and Denmark. One finalist from each of the ten regions will be selected to present their sustainable collection at Hong Kong Fashion Week in mid January 2015 to compete for career-changing prizes.

Who can apply?

Applicants who meet all of the following criteria may apply:
            
- Aged 18 or above (as of the application closing date on 15 August 2014).
- Currently live with a valid ID/passport/visa/resident permit in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, UK, France, Germany, Sweden or Denmark.
- A fashion designer with less than three years’ professional fashion design experience or a fashion design student studying in any year at an educational institute in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, UK, France, Germany, Sweden or Denmark.
- An individual (group applications are not permitted).

What are the prizes?
You can view all the prizes here.

Go here to learn more about Ecochic Design Award and to submit your application.

7.15.2014

TRENDS // WOOLMARK LAB - WOMENS AND MENS A/W 2015-16

The Woolmark brand is the world’s best-known textile fibre brand and is owned by The Woolmark Company, the world’s leading wool textile organization. The value of the brand is well established and highly regarded across the world in the apparel, interior textiles and home laundry sectors. To learn more about the company and brand, go here

The Wool Lab, a seasonal guide to the most inspiring wool trends and best products, is created to inspire and inform fashion professionals regarding the infinite potential of Merino wool. A trendbook and a sourcing guide, the tool is the result of extensive research undertaken by The Woolmark Company through its global network to select the best wool products worldwide and identify the emerging trends emerging from fashion, design, art, pop culture, music and other fields.

The Wool Lab is created each season in collaboration with the world’s most innovative and quality-oriented spinners and weavers. It is a collection of the most beautiful wool products, commercially available, and in line with the leading fashion and textile trends.

Below is a preview of their Fall/Winter 2015-16 trends. You can order the entire seven inspirational themes
 here for both Womens and Mens.




7.14.2014

FEATURE // TANYA KANCHEVA - FASHION DESIGNER AND ILLUSTRATOR

Our feature Fashion Designer and Illustrator is talented Tanya Kancheva who is based in London, UK.  In September this year, she'll also be completing her Master degree in Textile Design at the prestigious Chelsea College of Arts, London. She loves to draw since she was a little girl. Fashion, Design and Art have always been in the center of her interests. She loves artists like Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and the fashion illustrations of Thierry Mugler, J. P.Gaultier and Ferre.  She describes her style as….

If I have to describe my style of drawing, I think its a mix of collages, hand and digital manipulation, watercolor and soft pastels. Sometimes I like to draw faceless models,especially for runway projects - this gives a mystery touch and don't distract the idea of the whole outfit.I have got one favorite quote and its a sort of inspiration,usually when I am drawing my art works: " Beauty is the promise of happiness"  (Stendhal).

To learn more about Tanya, and to view her portfolio of amazing work, go you can view her site here.


© Tanya Kancheva - 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. 

7.11.2014

TRENDS // INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE REPORT - AUTUMN 2015

The International Textile Report is a comprehensive trend publication for the whole textile and fashion market. This publication includes details from fabric and yarn fairs, with special focus on young women's wear, street fashion, designer collections, trade fair reports, color and styling trends including fabrics and print designs. Highlighted are trends and markets with trend sketches, mood boards, colors, materials, designs, styling and accessories.  To order your copy, go here.


7.09.2014

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY - NOCTURNAL ANIMALS


CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 31 July, 2014, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 01 August, 2014, 6pm CET

Nocturnality is a form of crypsis, an adaptation to avoid or enhance predation. Predators hunt at night as their prey suffer from poor night vision. Other species are active at night, because their predators are diurnal. Yet in the darkness, there appears to be a mystical multitude of colors, a fascinating dark iridescence. For this month’s scarves design challenge want you to explore the strange nature of nocturnal animals.

Think of the transparent wings of houseflies and dragonflies, the near-metallic colors of scales on beetles and butterflies, the beautifully shimmering feathers of hummingbirds. Picture the black panthers and other night predators, perfectly camouflaged and patiently stalking their prey in the dark; a whole other world coming to life while you are sleeping.

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.

To learn more and to submit your designs, go here

7.08.2014

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PRINT TREND REPORT PART 2 - AW 15/16

Here is Patternbank's latest Print & Pattern Trend Report for Autumn/Winter 2015/16 - Part 2.  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.  Go here to view and purchase the report.



Hot on the heels of our indispensable Autumn/Winter 2015/16 Print Trend Report Part 1 we are proud to announce Part 2 of the report. Again, we’ve created two versions  - version one is the report you know and love which contains just the print trend PDF and thumbnails of the 64 designs and then we’ve created an additional version with 64 hand-picked exclusive hi-res print designs from the Patternbank Studio, our revolutionary new online textile design studio.
The PDF only version contains eight print trends that 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 Autumn/Winter 2015/16

  • 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





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