[ TREND REPORT ] DRESS UP BOX BY HANAMARIE

Posted by Kaka in on Friday, March 30, 2012



   DRESS UP  BOX    
THE KEY ELEMENTS TO THIS TREND ARE:

  • Dress up "styling".
  • Quirky novelty pattern and prints.
  • Miss match fabrics/textures and garment shapes.
  • Pastel shapes with rave style accessories.
  • The idea of "anti beauty".
  • Playful and fresh for spring/summer.
  • Anything goes quality.
  • Naive imagery.
  • Bright statement pieces complimented by candy sahes.

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:
Meadham Kirchhoff, Meadham Kirchhoff, Commes Des Garcons, Meadham Kirchhoff, Vivienne Westwood, Jeremy Scott, Louise Gray, Moschino Cheap and Chic, Meadham Kirchoff, Louise Grey and Vivienne Westwood

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>>FEATURED ARTIST - LEANNA VALENTE

Posted by Kaka in on Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Featured artist is Leanna Valente who is based in NY and is an amazing self-taught artist who's contemporary mixed art and photography, evokes imagery from both "the city and high fashion" for a modern and abstract-pop feel.


Her mixed media consists of acrylic, oil, spray paint, fabric and photography. She began painting at the age of five and concentrated in art throughout high school, college and beyond with continuing course work at the Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC) and Atlanta College of Art/SCAD in Atlanta, GA. 


Since 2001, she has participated in many gallery shows and solo exhibitions throughout New York City, Brooklyn, Long Island City, NY, Atlanta, GA, Southern CA and Miami, FL.  Her work has also been prominently displayed and sold to a variety of collectors through alternative spaces such as Starbucks, Tischman Speyer, the former Swiss Hotel Group, Georgia Pacific, AT&T Corporate, Bo Concepts NYC and New York and Atlanta area galleries, restaurants and boutiques.


Visit her new and inspirational blog, artandfashionsalon.blogspot.com and also view her amazing collection at leannavalenteart.com.


Also, we are thrilled to have her as our "art and fashion" NY contributor for FV and tomorrow we are hosting a fabulous giveaway of one of Leanna's original mixed media art for one lucky reader so make sure to visit back for details! 

















© 2012 by LEANNA VALENTE. 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. 

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>>LOOKK - DISCOVER, FOLLOW AND SHOP

Posted by Kaka in on Tuesday, March 27, 2012

I recently discovered a great new site, LOOKK. Have you heard of it? It's fast becoming a leading online destination to DISCOVER, FOLLOW and SHOP contemporary fashion worldwide. You can directly connect with the designers and by becoming a follower, you can shop their special offers, promotions and win exclusive pieces.

Also be on the lookout for future "100 Designers" competition where you can upload your look book and grow your fanbase to make it into THE LIST OF 100 DESIGNERS. Go here to learn more.

You'll also enjoy LOOKK's informative online magazine for great editorials, trends and visuals.

  Lookk x Edited - S/S 12 Trend Report   by Jennifer Hore go  here to view the rest  .



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>>TRENDS - APLF MATERIAL TRENDS S/S 2013

Posted by Kaka in , on Monday, March 26, 2012

APLF's Materials Trends Space (MTS), is an exhibit scheduled this week, March 28-30 in Wanchai, Hong Kong.  MTS exhibits leather, synthetics, textiles and other materials that illustrates the colour and texture trends for the upcoming fashion seasons.

Here is APLF's Trend forecast for Spring/Summer 2013 colours and materials.  To learn more about the fair, go here.




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[ TREND REPORT ] VINTAGE AMERICANA BY HANAMARIE

Posted by Kaka in on Friday, March 23, 2012


   VINTAGE AMERICANA    
THE KEY ELEMENTS TO THIS TREND ARE:

  • 50's Americana contemporary references.
  • Strong presence of USA spirit.
  • A modern take on vintage colour palette.
  • Vintage styled garments restyled into 2012.
  • Accessory details includes cat eye sunglasses with Jackie O headscarves.
  • High waistband styles to flatter small waists.


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: 
Prada, Proenza Schouler, Prada, Rochas, Lana Del Ray's single cover - national anthem, Jill Sander, Proenza Schouler, Prada, Rochas, Prada, Proenza Schouler.

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>>TRENDS - DRESSING MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2013

Posted by Kaka in on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Here is Dressing Magazine's preview of their latest key trends from their Spring/Summer 2013 publication. In need of a think-tank tool for trends, prints/patterns and drawings which you'll find a few things that are copyright free, you'll need to check it out.... An excellent source for everything you need to help you pull together a collection during crunch time. They do a great job pulling together "key trends of the season" in a thematic structure. 





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[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series . MELANIE BOYCHUK

Posted by Kaka in on Wednesday, March 21, 2012


I'm thrilled to share our first Inspiration + Illustration series by Melanie Boychuk, illustrator contributor for FV. Here, she shows you her source of inspirations [Vogue Paris - Oct 2010]  to create her illustration.  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. Thanks for your lovely work Mel!


© 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. 

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>>DESIGN CONTEST - TSHIRT DESIGN FOR LADY PEACE

Posted by Kaka in on Tuesday, March 20, 2012


As published on Talenthouse..... Multi-platinum rock band Our Lady Peace is getting set to release a new album, "Curve," on April 3rd. The album is being preceded by the single "Heavyweight." Over the course of a career that spans nearly two decades, the band has won four Juno Awards and 10 MuchMusic Video awards in their native Canada. Make sure you check them out at www.ourladypeace.com.

Our Lady Peace's new single is called "Heavyweight," and their upcoming album is entitled "Curve." They want you to submit your best design that ties in to either the single or album title!
OUR LADY PEACE'S CHOICER LADY PEACE'S CHOICE
  
• One winner will receive a $1,000 prize, exposure for their design on Our Lady Peace’s social media channels, and two VIP tickets to an Our Lady Peace concert in their town (travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the winner).

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

  • Two highest voted will receive exposure on the band’s social media channels, and an exclusive signed merchandise package, including a copy of Curve.
Submission deadline is April 10, 2012, go here to submit your design NOW..

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>>TRENDS/EVENT - TEXWORLD S/S 2013

Posted by Kaka in , on Monday, March 19, 2012

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

Their next show is scheduled in NYC, NY,  July 24-26, 2012. Their Trend Forum area will be focusing on the newest collections for the Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Season.  Go here to to learn about attending this show.

Here are some of their current Spring/Summer 2013 trends and can download the entire PDF files, here. To view below images larger, select an image and a slideshow will appear.

   TEXWORLD TRENDS   

"ACTING" - The garment is a disguise that we wear on top of our personality.

Lets take a closer look…

The garment is an extension of our personality; it is the reflection of our     desire to be. It modulates our relationship with others by our appearance.
To be?  Yes, but to appear in what form? That is the question.
Our desire of transparency towards others is not simple. The reflection of ourselves starts in the mirror of our personality and with the fatal question: WHO do we want to be?
In our contemporary and globalized society, reality often mixes with the fiction in our life.  Our virtual appearances serve our real personality. Facebook, Twitter, Blogs and other social networks are great examples of that.
The course of the Spring/Summer 2013 explores the desire to show beyond reality, the desire of play.

PLAY, FIND, BE, UPGRADE, LIVE:  ACT!

5 Acts of a play directed by us and for us. Where we become our avatar.

     ACT I     































     ACT II     










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[ TREND REPORT ] PERFECT PASTEL BY HANAMARIE

Posted by Kaka in on Friday, March 16, 2012


   PERFECT PASTEL    
THE KEY ELEMENTS TO THIS TREND ARE:

  • Cool and strong pastel shades.
  • Inspiring colour palette from Liberty's floral display.
  • Functional vs Couture style garments.
  • New reinvention on the 90's child smart/casual.
  • Fresh and light.
  • Merging patterns almost as a tie dye.
  • Delicate lazer cut revealing tonal qualities.


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: 
Photo images London, Liberty, Miss Selfridge Oxford Street by HanaMarie, Valentino, Versus, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Style.com editorial

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[ INSPIRATION + PRINTS ] series

Posted by Kaka in on Thursday, March 15, 2012


























FV's new series [ Inspiration + Print ] =  taking current print trends and recreating it.

Source: [Net-A-Porter] Emilio Pucci, Tory Burch, Matthew Williamson

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>>FEATURED TEXTILE AND SURFACE DESIGNER - JENNI WILLSON

Posted by Kaka in on Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Featured Textile and Surface Designer is Jenni Willson.  She currently lives in her hometown Plymouth, UK but travels around the UK and overseas as often as she can for different sources of inspiration. She  lived in Bath, UK for her degree and found with Bristol and London just up the road, she had plenty of opportunities to take photos of different surfaces. She recently just got back from Australia and have found it the most inspiring place yet and is currently working on some pieces inspired by amazing peeling posters and colourful old graffiti! 

The surfaces of her work are very textured and the inspiration for this mainly comes from deterioration on buildings and graffiti. She takes photos of peeled posters, old cracked walls and then recreates them using acrylic paint, different papers, old books, glue and chalks with indian ink. she likes her work to be quite raw and organic like the images she works from and to have people interact with these pieces.

She enjoys getting out and about with her camera and going to any art/textile exhibitions and local events like vintage fairs and craft events.

Check out her visually inspiring blog, jenniwillsontextiles.blogspot.com.  I love how she takes her inspirations she beautifully takes pictures of and extends her great eye and talent thru her own work. She is also available for freelance work and is listed on FV's directory if you wish to contact her.








© 2012 by JENNI WILLSON. 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. 

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>>DESIGN CONTEST - BETA FASHION'S PAISLEY PROJECT

Posted by Kaka in on Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Here is Beta Fashion's latest design contest, PAISLEY PROJECT. 

PAISLEY PROJECT
Paisley designs have long been a staple in the fashion world and this year have made a resurgence on the catwalk having been used by the likes of Stella McCartney, JW Anderson, Jil Sander and many more in their SS12 collections. From busy and colourful, to stark and minimalist, there's no end to ways in which this simple motif can be interpreted and reinvented. For this months project we want you to come up with your own interpretations, creating beautiful and unique designs to be used on our range of silk and wool scarves.

4 winners will be selected, each receiving £300 cash and seeing their designs produced and sold in our online store, Topshop, Topshop.com and more.


To learn more and submit your project, go here.

Project submission deadline: April 7, 2012.

Layout by Fashion Vignette
Sources: Jil Sander and JW Anderson via Vogue.com , black paisley print from Etsy's Fabrics and Trimmings  and abstract paisley  Christy Robbins

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