TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - LONDON GRADUATE FASHION WEEK KEY PRINTS

Friday, June 28, 2013

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.

Below is a snapshot of the key prints seen at the recent London Graduate Fashion week featuring Josephine Pettman, Chen Yu Wang and Nicolas Wirth. Celebrating the work of more than 1,000 of the finest BA degree Fashion students from 40 Universities across the UK and overseas, Graduate Fashion Week is the ultimate event for spotting the next wave of creative talent to hit the industry. 

Also, check out Patternbank's  Part 1 Autumn/Winter 2014-15 print trend direction for the new season.  This report has 10 key print trends with each with seasonal print mood & print direction,  with over 50 pages of inspiration print forecast intelligence, 300 on trend hand-picked colour images, and more.... Go here to order your copy now.

         JOSEPHINE PETTMAN  - RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY   

      CHEN YU WANG -  RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY   

   NICOLAS WIRTH - ISTITUTO MARANGO    

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TRENDS // NEXT LOOK FASHION . A/W 2014-15

Thursday, June 27, 2013

The Next Look Fashion Trends for Autumn/Winter 2014 -15 is a publication summarizing 6 market-driven trends which includes inspirations, colors, materials, details and many styling illustration. 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.

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DESIGN CONTEST // LELO DESIGN AWARD

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Swedish Brand LELO, the world’s leading designer brand for intimate lifestyle products, has it's first annual international design contest, LELO Design Award.

Artists and designers from around the world are invited to propose their own concepts for new products and design concepts that play on the senses, leaving the field open to limitless possibilities and giving artists the freedom to explore the expression of their choice.

Applicants are asked to give a personal interpretation of pleasure that pushes sensory boundaries of all kinds. You should create objects, accessories and experiences to enhance the possibility of pleasure in everyday life. It’s time to make creative use of neglected or overlooked ideas of pleasure – positive design for positive experiences!

5 finalists will have their works exhibited at this year’s London Design Week. Also, there are two cash prizes to be won – €1000 each one.

To learn more about Lelo, go here. And to learn and participate in the design contest, go here.  Final submission is August 1, 2013.

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INSPIRATIONS . ILLUSTRATION + PATTERN + COLOR >> No.4

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

LAYOUT VIA FASHION VIGNETTE >>>     YELLOW AND STRIPES   

EDITORIAL / Resort 2014 - DKNY and Lisa Perry via Style.com

ILLUSTRATION / Judith van den Hock, fashion illustrator from the Netherlands via Pinterest.com

ART / Emily Rickard via Society6.com

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[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series by MELANIE BOYCHUK

Monday, June 24, 2013

Here is the latest Inspiration + Illustration series by Melanie Boychuk, illustrator contributor for FV. Here, she shows you her source of inspirations to create her illustration of Lindsey Wixson via Nylon Magazine.

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.

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JENNIFER OKOLO of "HOUSE OF SILK" Presents: From Epic to Chic - The African Fashion Revolution

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Jennifer Adighije-Okolo of Couture Line House of Silk is not a new name to the Nigerian and African Fashion Industry, deriving from a fabric retail company. House of Silk has featured in events such as Lagos Fashion and Design Week where the couture line was the 1st runner-up for this year’s young talent designer of the year. The well-known quarterly fashion lifestyle event Fusion, Runway Abuja 3, and Arise Fashion week has seen the brand flourish from strength to strength.

Because the line derived from a fabric house, their exquisite designs are created from a variety of fabrics and textures; incorporating African prints ensuring the design doesn't lose its ethnic origin but encompasses fashion influences from around the world, with a store in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. House of Silk is a well sought after label catching the eyes of various stockists, celebrities and public figures; maintaining their reputation of delivering exquisite bespoke pieces.

Bringing the collection across the shores, she is hosting a personal shopping experience called “From Epic to Chic”. For 2 days at the London Marriott Hotel in Maida Vale, you’ll be able to shop the exclusive collection while nibbling on light refreshments and drinks provided by the host herself, plus they will be a free gift for every purchasing customer.

To get your exclusive pieces from the Jennifer Okolo–African Fashion Revolution come to:

Venue: The Marriot Hotel, Plaza Parade, Maida Vale, London NW6 5RP (Mezzaine Floor)

Date: Saturday 27^th July to Sunday 28^th July 2013

Time: 12pm – 7pm

 These are some of Jennifer's eclectic designs

Spread the news to friends and family, if you live in London...you'll definitely wanna be at the Marriot Hotel, London NW6 5RP on 27th and 28th July. The online store will be going live of the 1^st July. All collections can be purchased at www.jenniferokolo.com 

Follow Jennifer on twitter and instagram for pictures and updates on her new collections Twitter: @houseofsilkjen

Instagram: JenniferOkolo

Email: jenny.234@live.com

Visit their facebook page www.facebook.com/JenniferOkolo 

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TRENDS // MPDCLICK . FEMALE - CONTEMPORARY + CASUAL A/W 2014-15

Friday, June 21, 2013

Here is more from MPDclick, UK's largest trend service. MPD Female - Contemporary & Casual for Trends, Graphics, Print and Styling for A/W 14/15.  To preview and purchase the book, go here . To learn more about their trend services,  go here to learn more about their services and to view their blog Trend Journal, go here.

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[ TREND REPORT ] COLOR BLOCK

Thursday, June 20, 2013

TREND: COLOR BLOCK

DETAILS: Bold stripes, Offset and Placed Piecing

REFERENCE: Resort 2014 Images via Vogue, and layout by Fashion Vignette. 

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Tutorial for Amazing Styles with Box Braids

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Hi dearies,

how've you guys been? It's been a great week so far, taking a chill pill and enjoying life to the full. So I decided to braid my hair after a long exile on weaves; I took a bold step and gave it a try. It's almost 3 years now; I can't stand the pain and definitely can't take the looooong time it takes to complete it. Not to mention, having about 3 people pulling your hair from all angles, but all of that could not stand in my way this time. I definitely needed a change from weaves; it was really nice to feel the cool wind on my scalp. Instead of the normal packing up or letting the braids fall, I decided to  be a lil bit creative with the way I styled it. Some of you have seen the pictures I posted on instagram, twitter and facebook and I am pleased to say the tutorial video  is finally here. Thanks to those who said they were interested in learning the styles cos I didn't know I could put in this kinda hardwork couplde with my regular 9 - 5 job and other activities. This is my first ever YouTube video, I put it all together for you. I hope you like it and will subscribe to my channel cos I'm thinking of other creative things to do on the channel. Thanks also to all you beautiful people who follow LynnVille, thanks for the support, you guys keep me on my toes and when I remember you I always want to do better. My love for you made me complete this video (lol)...so tired and needed rest after work yesterday but I felt guilty cos I have been promising this video and still had not done it. 

PS: The video is not so clear cos I was so tired while filming it, apologies...the next will be better. Still a work in progress :)

XX
Lynn

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TRENDS // TEXTILE REPORT . A/W 2014

Textile Report's Womenswear A/W 2014 Trends is a comprehensive publication featuring detailed pages of textile and fashion trend information.  Featured in this publication are extensive trend information for the whole textile and fashion market, published in the run-up to the fabric and yarn fairs, with special focus on young women's wear, street fashion, designer collections, trade fair reports, colour and styling trends including fabrics and print designs

Go here to order your copy, this publication is very reasonable for all the trend information that you need at a glance. 

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DESIGN CONTEST // ECOCHIC DESIGN AWARD . CUTTING WASTE OUT OF FASHION

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The EcoChic Design Award is a sustainable fashion design competition challenging emerging fashion designers to create mainstream clothing with minimal textile waste. The 2013 cycle is open to designers in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, UK, France, Belgium and Germany. Following months of inspired design and rigorous judging, eight finalists will compete for career-changing prizes...

To learn about the EcoChic Design Award contest go here and to apply go here. Last day to submit your application is August 15, 2013.

The 1st prize is The EcoChic Design Award 2013 in partnership with Esprit and this winner will design a recycled textile collection for Esprit.

The 2nd prize is The EcoChic Design Award 2013 in partnership with John Hardy and this winner will go on an educational trip to John Hardy’s sustainable production facilities in Bali, Indonesia.

Special Prize is The EcoChic Design Award 2013 in partnership with Sandy Lam and this winner will design a sustainable outfit for artist Sandy Lam for the cover of an international fashion magazine.

Plus, all eight finalists will win educational and career-enhancing prizes.

More information about all of the career-changing prizes can be found here: www.ecochicdesignaward.com/the- prize.

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TRENDS + COLORS // PANTONE VIEW . A/W 2014-15

Monday, June 17, 2013

Here is a preview of Pantone View A/W 2014-15 Colour Planner.  This is a colour forecast for fashion (men's, women's, active), cosmetics and industrial design. This publication provides colours by trend themes with comprehensive call outs and original PANTONE® for fashion and home colour samples. You can go here for additional information.

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[ TREND + COLOR REPORT ] AARYN WEST STUDIO

Friday, June 14, 2013

Today's post [ TREND + COLOR REPORT ], is from FV print and fashion contributor AARYN WEST of Aaryn West Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Go here, to check out her newly designed website. You can also contact their new sales representation, NY based agent D. Matt Smith here. 

   INDIGLO   

Paris street style Spring 2012 via here.
Photo by Simon Upton via Elle Decor.
Untitled by Tracie Taylor via here.
Tonal/Atonal by Ronald Herder, Continuo Music Press via here.

   SUNSET SORBET   

Gucci Resort 2014 via Style.Vintage floral instagram from by Birds Of Ohio.Lily by Ashley Goldberg on Etsy.
New Wave rug by Momeni via here.
“Pink” by Flora Bowley

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TRENDS // TREND COUNCIL . WOMEN'S A/W 2014-15 PRINT + PATTERN

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Trend Council is a fashion trend forecasting company who delivers expert analysis and design inspirations. Their team provides a great wealth of consulting services for all your company's design needs.  Trend Council focuses on the Ladies, Juniors, Mens, Young Mens and Active markets. To learn more about their services, go here.

Here are a couple of their  print and pattern key trends for Women's A/W 2014-15, Digital and 70's Geos.

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DESIGN CONTEST // BETA FASHION - ART DECO

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Here is the latest Design Contest by Beta Fashion

ART DECO PROJECT

Characterized by it's bold geometric shapes and lavish ornamentation, Art Deco has spread throughout modern culture since arising in the 1920's, often being used to depict glamour and luxury whilst maintaining a modern feel through it's strong emphasis on technology.The challenge for this project is to design beautiful and contemporary prints for our range of square silk scarves using the Art Deco theme as inspiration.

4 winners will be selected, each receiving £300 and seeing their design go onto be sold in our online store, Topshop and more.

To learn more and submit your design, go here and final submission date is 7/15/2013.

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[ GOFA Inspiration + Illustration ] MYRTLE QUILLAMOR

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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 newly redesigned website here...

Our illustrator contributor GOFA by Windsor & Sparrow's post today is refeaturing Myrtle Quillamor a Fashion Designer and Illustrator. To learn more about Mrytle, go here. 

© by GOFA and Mrytle Quillamor - 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. 

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TRENDS >> A+A - CONTEMPORARY WOMENS . A/W 2014-15

Monday, June 10, 2013

Fresh, A+A's second trendbook dedicated to women, is a more casual and fresh trendbook for the young contemporary and fashionable woman. Fresh is an inspirational tool illustrated in 8 strong themes, color ranges and more than 400 inspiring fashion-forward sketches FOR A/W 2014-15 season. The book offers information and awareness of what the various dominant trend styles will be within young womenswear.  Go here to order your copy.

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