>>FEATURED DESIGNER - MARIAM BARSKA

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Mariam Barska is a seasoned Fashion Designer and we are thrilled to feature her today. Her fashion career began in 1993 after attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Here are some of her amazing designs worn by some of the most famous celebrities and as featured by the press and editorials when she did runway for over 5 years.  You can view many of her runway shows on Style.com under Herve Leger by Max Azria where she did her first show through resort 2012.


She is currently consulting as a Design Director/Creative Director for some companies and freelancing at this time. Visit her website mariambarska.com and view her professional profile on Linkedin here. 

© 2012 by MARIAM BARSKA. 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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[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series . MELANIE BOYCHUK

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Here is the latest Inspiration + Illustration series by Melanie Boychuk, illustrator contributor for FV. Here, she shows you her source of inspirations [ Nylon magazine photo ] to create her illustration and photo media collage. 

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. 

© 2012 by 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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>>TRENDS - CSI SOLUTIONS/FASHION SNOOPS A/W 2013

Monday, June 18, 2012

COLOR SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL recently color referenced to their ColorWall the women's A/W 2013 runway as presented by FASHION SNOOPS. CSI is color resource provider while Fashion Snoops is an online global forecasting and consulting company. View the original post here where you can also view the Men's A/W 2013 runway colors. 


    BASE COLORS    

    COOL COLORS    

    WARM COLORS    

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[ TREND REPORT ] PETER PILOTTO RESORT 2013 BY HANAMARIE

Friday, June 15, 2012

   PETER PILOTTO RESORT 2013    

THE KEY ELEMENTS TO THIS TREND ARE:

• Computer generated prints almost resemble a crazy kaledioscope.
• Vibrating prints make a colorful statement for Resort 13.
• Geometric references still have a strong presence.
• Motifs are inspired by centuries-old illuminated manuscripts.
• Mid-length pencil dresses create a smart look.
• 2 piece trouser suit give a fresh look on the creative working wardrobe.
• Delicate beading and crystals give the pieces a very special feel.
• Colorful overload give the collection a massive power impact.

Trend Forecaster weekly contributor - HanaMarie.☮   [ hanamarie-hanamarie.blogspot.com ]

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

Source of inspirations:Peter Pilotto 2013

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>>FEATURED ARTIST - KATE LYNCH

Thursday, June 14, 2012

K A T E  L Y N C H  is a recent graduate specializing in Digital Printed Textiles from the Buckinghamshire New University, located in the UK. She has a passion for all things design: textiles, fashion, interiors and illustration. If she is designing, she is happiest and she uses many different techniques to create her designs such as pencil drawing, painting and photoshop.

Throughout her time at the university she has had the priviledge to work on a two week placement at Baxter Fawcett Design Studio, and be involved in two live briefs from Marson Fabrics and Stylesight.


Her collection below consists of many three-dimensional designs by the use of created 3d shapes from an animation program along with a couple of her fashion illustrations.


She has a wonderful talent and a great eye, check out her blog lynchkate.blogspot.com and her website, katel.moonfruit.com. She is currently also available for hire at this time as well. 

    E P O C H    

noun: the beginning of a new period marked by radical changes and new developments.
My degree collection of textile prints has a huge digital concept. Unfolding itself from the influence and inspiration of astronomy, the collection took a turn from 2D illustrations of star constellations and into beautiful, graphic 3D forms by use of animation program 3D Studio Max.
A digital collection for a digital world. EPOCH.

    STYLESIGHT FEATURE    

The two vibrant spotty materials (right of the title and bottom left are Kate Lynch's work as featured on Stylesight. To view her feature on her blog, go here.

© 2012 by KATE LYNCH. 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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>>TRENDS - PANTONE VIEW COLOUR PLANNER A/W 2013-14

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Pantone View Color Planner is a cross-industry color trend forecast. The color trend forecast book provides color charts by trend themes for men's women's and active fashion, cosmetics and industrial design.  Their A/W 2013-14 publication can be ordered 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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