TRENDS // PRINTS + MORE . SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Friday, November 29, 2013

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

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TRENDS // PATTERN PEOPLE . SPRING 2015

Monday, October 21, 2013

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.  

Also, you can download their latest trend report 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. for $68.

   PRINT + COLOR OVERVIEW SPRING 2015   

Editorial via Pattern People:

Focused exclusively on print and color, our Spring 15 Print and Color Overview Guide features extensive research culled from art, fashion, interiors, and culture. Stories come alive with magazine-style layouts which bring clarity and vision to the otherwise dizzying visual landscape. We provide key directions that are truly relevant to the future of print and color and present them in an inspiring and easy to digest format. With Pantone reference numbers, selecting a color palette is made effortless. Whether you are an independent designer, a small studio, or part of a large company, this guide will help you get started on all of your Spring 15 creative pursuits.

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TRENDS // PATTERNBANK . A/W 2014-15 PREMIERE VISION + INDIGO PRINT REPORT

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. 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.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.

Their Premiere Vision + Indigo Autumn/Winter 2014-15 Print Trend Report is now available. This report has 12 key print trends with each with seasonal print mood & print direction,  with over 46 pages of inspiration print forecast intelligence, 150 on trend hand-picked colour images, and more.... Go here to order your copy now.

In this extensive new PDF report, Patternbank brings you the essential Autumn/Winter 2014/15 print trend information seen at September’s Première Vision and Indigo shows in Paris. Our trend team were on hand to capture all the seasonal key points. This report brings you the key print trend insights from the show, making this report an indispensable intelligence tool for your seasonal print developments.

• 12 Première Vision print trends for Autumn/Winter 2014/15

• 46 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence

• Over 150 on trend hand-picked images

• Indigo Salon Autumn/Winter 2014/15 Print Trend Themes

• Première Vision Colour trends for A/W 14/15 with TCX Pantone references

• Clean and visually inspiring layout

• £35 (approx. $57) via PayPal

This 46 page report includes 12 inspirational print trends :-

Lively Stripes / Hand-Crafted Checks / Decorative Edge / Earth’s Surface / Energised Florals / Mathematic Geometry / Inked and Worn / Minute Precision / Artistic Impression / Immersed in Colour / Exquisitely Painted / Textured Precision

Whether you are a small print studio, independent freelance designer, manufacturer or clothing line, this extensive report will give you a real insight into the most important print trends for Autumn/Winter 2014/15. This new improved PDF report will be your essential seasonal aid for your new print developments and colour direction.

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[ INSPIRATIONS PRINT + PATTERN ] KUKKA by Laura Luchtman

Friday, September 27, 2013

FV contributor Laura Luchtman from Kukka  [INSPIRATIONS + PRINT ] series. Laura's background is in the field of Surface/Textile Design and Fashion Illustration and specializes in Bodyfashion.  Visit her site Kukka.com. 

*Layout image is exclusive to FV and may not be copied without proper permission.

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TRENDS // TREND COUNCIL - SS14 RUNWAY

Thursday, September 19, 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 few of their key material call outs, Metallic, Fringe and Mesh from the SS14 Runway. 

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