>>STYLE FILE - ELLE CHINA

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

I'm a collector of magazines and subscribe to countless of them. While I was in China in November on business, to add to my collection I picked up a copy of Elle-China.  I loved the inspirations, illustrations and layout of this particular spread of Sofia Coppola as a style icon I had to share.  I wish I can read the rest of the article written in Chinese....

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>>TRENDS - INTERFILIERE S/S 2013

Monday, January 9, 2012

Interfiliere is the world's leading trade fair for intimates and beachwear fabrics. Their next show is scheduled January 21-23, 2012 at the Paris Porte De Versailles Pavillion 1. To register and order your pass online - Interfiliere.

Here are Interfiliere's Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer 2013.

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>>CONTEST - KARL LAGERFELD FOR NET-A-PORTER

Friday, January 6, 2012

Its not the latest news, but don't forget Karl Lagerfeld's collection debut's on Net-A-Porter Jan 25th and I so can't wait!  His 70 piece collection will include apparel, shoes and bags! Below are a few of his pieces that have surfaced all over the internet and will be a perfect addition to my wardrobe cause their just my style.....and won't hurt my wallet! Also, have you signed up to win the "Karl Experience" yet? It's a weekend trip for two in Paris and a spending spree on Net-A-Porter. If you haven't already done so, go here and hurry.....

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

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.

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>>TRENDS - YTRENDS FOOTWEAR FORECASTING S/S 2013

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Ytrends Footwear Forecasting leads the global footwear forecasts with a strong creative vision that are highly accurate and very inspiring.  Their clientele includes Nike, Converse, K-Swiss, Skechers to name a few. Each season Ytrends publishes inspirational trend books complete with footwear and sneaker trends for men and women.

Here are a few images from their latest and stunning hardcover bound trend book with over 300 pages, The Hybrids - Footwear Trends S/S 2013. The latest information are from trade shows, graduations and exhibitions around the world. The book contains themes Au Naturel, Plastic Fantastic, Eclectic and Happy Days. To purchase a copy, go here and to learn more about their trend services, go to ytrends.com.

Select an image below to view the slideshow.....

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>>STYLE FILE - MIX + ACCENTUATE

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

• Inspirations from Marie Claire - November 2011
• Photos by Richard Pierce
• Layout by Fashion Vignette

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>>FEATURED TEXTILE DESIGNER - CHELSEY BILLS

Monday, January 2, 2012

Here is our first feature for the new year, CHELSEY BILLS who is a Textile Designer. She attended the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) where she received her Bachelors of Fine Art focusing on Textile Design.  


Chelsey currently lives and works in Milwaukee, WI where she is an Artist and Resident at Redline Milwaukee. Her collection is inspired by her extensive travel throughout the U.S. and abroad.  To view more of her work where she also sells some of her prints by yard, go here. I love the textures she applies to her beautiful work.

© 2011 by Chelsey Bills. 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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