TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - TRENDSTREAM .TREND WEBINAR .S/S 2014 WOMEN'S COLOR

Friday, December 14, 2012

A great resource for fashion and creative professionals is Trendstop.com an online fashion and trend forecasting agency based in London.  They have an extensive data for forecasts and trends in all areas of clothing, accessories and beauty for Men's and Women's.

New this week on their site is their TrendStream where you can signup to access to their exclusive fashion news, videos, inspiration and more..., go here to signup today.

You can also signup for their Trend Webinar for insider information on their 

essential theme and color trends. Go here to view and sign up for their upcoming event,  Fall/Winter 2013/14 Fashion & Color Themes this is scheduled on January 17, 2013. 

Also their Spring/Summer 2014 Women's Color Book, is now available to preview and purchase online go to the company website here.

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>>TRENDS - PATTERNBANK A/W 2013 & S/S 2013

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

An exceptionally great resource is Patternbank.... 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.


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.  The Patternbank team have expert knowledge of the print and graphic industry with specialized skills in spotting directional visual inspiration, as well as keeping you up to date on apparel print and graphic developments.

Here are their 2013 trend inspirations for A/W 2013 and for S/S 2013 which was based on their 3 day visit at the Premiere Vision and Indigo S/S 13 show to discover key print trends emerging for the season.  Sign up for their newsletter and download the full trend report for S/S 2013 Parts 1 & 2, here.

INSPIRATION 

   AUTUMN/WINTER 2013 - DARK BURNOUTS & DISTRESSED TAPESTRY   

As posted on their site,  06/11/2012 -  go here


[ Inspiration for Autumn/Winter 2013 ] - Prints inspired by Burnished Looks . Distressed Tapestry . Rich Oil Colours. Ornate Imagery . Historical and Decorative Pattern . Textured Marbled Effects

PRINT TRENDS
   SPRING/SUMMER 2013 PART 1- PREMIERE VISION + INDIGO   

As posted on their site,  02/29/2012 -  go here

[ Vivid Jungle ] - Tropical vegetation focus - Photo real jungle scenes - Micro and large scale tropical flower studies - Watercolour textural effects - Symmetrical prints - Fern leaf overlap pattern forms - Engineered tropical placements - Distorted jungle prints

[ Garden Crop ] - Fresh colour use - Garden life illustrations - Flowers and vegetable mixes - Botanical spring floral blooms - Traditional country garden flowers - White ground patterns - Stylized linear looks - Playful pattern

   SPRING/SUMMER 2013 PART 2- PRMIERE VISION + INDIGO   

As posted on their site,  03/7/2012 -  go here


[ Digitally Enhanced ] - Pop Art inspired half-tone dots - Futuristic florals hidden amongst complex geometry - Textural and photographic overlays - Painterly abstract multicolor imagery - Photoshop blurred zig zags - Photoshop filters create complex fading in and out of colour


[ Summer Tribe ] - Abstract Ikat Designs - Simplified Ikat - Optical Patterns - Vibrant Colour Enhanced Ethnic Compsitions - Mixed Stripes and Pattern Forms - Blurred Felt-tip Pen Visuals - Multi-coloured traditional Ikat Motifs


© 2012 by Patternbank. All rights reserved.   Layouts may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission from Patternbank. 

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>>TOOLBOX - CITYBLIS . SOCIAL FASHION PLATFORM

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

I was recently informed by the PR for a new social fashion platform, CITYBLIS. Newly released and backed by government bodies both in Europe and the US.   The Cityblis' direct from the designer’s platform enables fashion savvy consumers to buy directly from international designers.

Cityblis is working with hundreds of designers from the US, Sweden, the UK and Australia such as Gordana Gehlhausen from Project Runway All Stars and Sacha London. Because of support from fashion and government groups and others, Cityblis is able to offer all of its services totally free of charge.  Cityblis differentiates itself by going beyond the purchase, beyond the social interaction to capture the uniqueness of each designer and present their individual personalities online.

To learn more about this great new social fashion platform, go here and be part of a community of creative talents and fashion savvy people. Check out some of my favorite designers in the community, Aura Taylor,  Krelwear and Emerson.

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>>TOOL BOX - SLOW TEXTILES GROUP

Monday, May 7, 2012

Here is a great source.......The Slow Textiles Group,  a non-profit social enterprise and their purpose is to promote the creation of textiles through exhibition, education, innovation, application and debate. You can expand your creative skills through their workshops, lectures and seminars. To learn more about them, go here and to view their lookbook of awespiring layouts as a few are shown below are the projects from specific sessions and designers, go here. 

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>>LOOKK - DISCOVER, FOLLOW AND SHOP

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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