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>>TRENDS - PATTERNBANK . PREMIERE VISION + INDIGO - AUTUMN/WINTER 2013/14

Posted by Kaka in Textiles, Trends on Friday, October 5, 2012

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. The team has a creative and focused eye to aid you in your seasonal design developments. They aim to keep you up to speed with the rapidly evolving world of print, pattern and apparel graphics.Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.

They have given me the permission (see below) to share a preview of their Premiere Vision + Indigo - Autumn/Winter 2013/14 Print Trend Report Preview. To preview their report and editorial of the print trend images below, go here.

In this report we give you an early peek of four of our A/W 2013/14 print trends seen at the recent Premier Vision and Indigo trade shows. Patternbank’s trends team were on hand to research the key print and pattern trends seen at the show. We are currently working on a new and more extensive print trend report which will break down the 12 key stories with colour forecast direction, print inspiration and indispensable reference material.

Their full report will be live on their site later this month, so to keep up to date on their release date, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.

MIDNIGHT GARDEN

OPTICAL DAY

HISTORICAL ADORNMENT

URBAN METROPOLIS

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>>TRENDS - SPIN EXPO . WOMEN'S AND MEN'S A/W 2013

Posted by Kaka in A/W 2013, Textiles, Trends on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Here is a preview of the Women's and Men's A/W 2013 textile direction from Spin Expo. To also read and view additional trend and color direction, go here.  

Spin Expo is a leading fibres, yarns, knitted fabrics and knitwear show and will be held in New York, July 16-18, 2012. This show is organized by independent textile specialists in fibers. To attend their show you can pre-register online Spin Expo pre-registration.

>>TRENDS - INTERFILIERE . FALL-WINTER 2013/14

Posted by Kaka in A/W 2013, Events, Textiles, Trends on Monday, April 23, 2012

Interfiliere is the world's leading trade fair for intimates and beachwear fabrics. Their next show is scheduled July 7-9, 2012 at the Paris Porte De Versailles Pavillion 1. To register and order your pass online - Interfiliere.

Here are Interfiliere's Fashion Trends for Fall-Winter 2013/2014.Go here to view the report. Their four key trends are: The New Eve, Symbolism, Visionary and Play Time. To read the details, select the images below to view a slideshow.

>>TRENDS - INTERSTOFF ASIA SPRING/SUMMER 2013

Posted by Kaka in Events, Textiles, Trends on Monday, April 16, 2012

Interstoff Asia is a textile fair and is organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. They recently held their trade show in March 2012 and produced the fabric trend forecast. As presented by Interstoff Asia and Elementi Moda of Milan, Italy here is their Spring/Summer 2013 trend forecast.

To read the full trend report, go here. The next show is scheduled at the Hong Kong Convention on Oct 3-5, 2012 where they will present Fall/Winter 2013 trend forecast - go here for details.

THE SIMPLE LIFE

Having a contemporary approach but opening to antique cultures, primitive crafts, nomadic spirit. Highlighting natural textiles and developing awareness of a sustainable life philosophy.

THE POETIC SCENARIO

A summery scene, revisiting femininity, the innocence and poetry of futurist romanticism.

THE RAW BEAUTY

An intriguing road trip through arid lands and authentic landscapes, celebrating local traditions, enhanced by exotic exuberant scenes.

THE HEDONIST FUTURE

A focus on the magnetic charm of colours, matching with the indulgences of modernity and the pleasures of our techno past.

>>TRENDS - TEXITURA PRINT 2013-2014

Posted by Kaka in A/W 2013, S/S 2014, Textiles, Trends on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Texitura is one of the most important international pattern design trend magazine. Each of their issues produces inspirations for all kinds of surfaces, from fashion to home textiles and more.... Here is a preview of their issue #48 with trends 2013-2014 anticipated pattern design trends. Go here to order yours online now.

>>TRENDS - SPIN EXPO - SPRING/SUMMER 2013

Posted by Kaka in Textiles, Trends on Thursday, February 2, 2012

Spin Expo a leading fibres, yarns, knitted fabrics and knitwear show will be held in Shanghai, March 6-8, 2012. This show is organized by independent textile specialists in fibers. To attend their show you can pre-register online Spin Expo pre-registration.

Below are visuals of their Women's and Men's S/S 2013 textile direction, Universal Transformation. Lots of great surface and texture inspirations. To also read and view additional trend and color direction, go here.

>>TRENDS - MUNICHFABRICSTART - SPRING/SUMMER 2013

Posted by Kaka in Textiles, Trends on Friday, January 27, 2012

The MunichFabricStart is an international fabric trade fair that holds two fair trades a year. A wide range of textiles, accessories and trims will be at this exhibition. The fair is scheduled to be held for 3 days from Jan 31st - Feb 2nd and to order your admission online, go here.... munichfabricstart.com/visitor ticket.

Here is MunichFabricStart's Spring/Summer 2013 trends for the season:

FLIRT - THE UNEXPECTED MIX... below are just a few samples of some of their trends and to view more, go here. You can also order their very reasonable trend catalog and color card online, go here.

>>TRENDS - TEXTILE REPORT #1/12 - SS 2013

Posted by Kaka in Textiles, Trends on Thursday, January 5, 2012

This issue of Textile Report provides Spring/Summer 2013 trends for womenswear. This is a 145 page publication written both in English and French. Textile Report is a comprehensive and informative trend publication on both the textile and fashion market. Besides the SS 2013 trends, this issue also contains a view of AW 2012-13 fabric and leather trends. To order your copy now, go here.

>>TRENDS - HEIMTEXTIL TRENDS MONTAGE 2012-13

Posted by Kaka in Textiles, Trends on Saturday, December 10, 2011

Heimtextile Trend Book - MONTAGE 2012/2013 includes ideas, inspirations, thesis and predictions using topical examples of avant-garde projects from the fields of interior design, architecture, fashion and design. To order your copy, go here.

The four key new trend themes are......‘Colour Riot’, ‘Dark Lux’, ‘Craft Industry’ and ‘Split Clarity’. In all key trends, colour plays the most dominant role which sets the important accents. Sustainable materials also leads the role throughout each trend themes. To learn more of Heimtextile key trends, go here.