[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series by MELANIE BOYCHUK

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 LouLou Magazine from Canada.

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.

[ TREND REPORT ] NEUTRALS by Marina Araujo Alvarez

Today's post [ TREND REPORT ] NEUTRALS, is from one of our team member, fashion and trend contributor Marina Araujo Alvarez who is a Fashion Designer and Stylist located in Barcelona, Spain. 

Make sure to visit her amazing and inspirational blog, marinaaraujoalvarez.wordpress.com and her website marinaaraujoalvarez.com.

© Marina Araujo Alvarez - 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.

TRENDS // EVENTS - CUIR A PARIS LEATHER AND FUR . S/S 2014 - A/W 2014-15

If you missed the 24th edition of CUIR A PARIS Leather and Fur  event in February, their next trade show is scheduled in 17-19 in September at the Paris Nord Villepinte for A/W 2014-15.  You can visit their site here, for details.

To view their A/W 14-15 colour range and fashion details, you can go here.  Below is a preview of their 32 page trend report for Spring/Summer 2014 and to view the entire report, go here.

TRENDS // ITS TREND REPORT . IDEAS AND DREAMS OF BOUNDLESS GENERATION

ITS stands for International Talent Support  and is a platform for creative minds. The mission is stated in the name: to give visibility, support and a voice to young talent from every corner of the earth and offer the chance to set creativity free through financial opportunities, work placements and the chance to have their work shown to a jury made up of real experts.   Fashion Vignette will in the future post their latest Design Contest so stay tuned...

Here is a preview of their very informative Trend Report on colour, print, concept and shapes - The ideas and dreams of a boundless generation.  To read the entire report, go here.  To view images below in a slideshow mode, simply select any image. 

TRENDS // PRINTS & MORE TRENDBOOK . A/W 2014-15

Prints & More Trend book is ideal for anyone working with high-fashion printed patterns.  This trend forecast book is inspirational for fashion, home and much more.  This book has 4 seasonal trend themes with colour and mood boards for inspiration.  Each theme is illustrated with approximately 100 pattern designs.  Below is a preview of the most recent trend book, for Autumn/Winter 2014-15 season. To order your copy now, go here.

TRENDS // EVENT - MUNICHFABRICSTART . S/S 2014 AND A/W 14-15

The MunichFabricStart is an international fabric trade fair that holds two fair trades a year features a wide range of textiles, accessories and trims at this exhibition. Their next show for A/W 14-15 is September 2013, go here to register.

You can also order their very reasonable Spring/Summer 2014 trend catalog and color card online, go here and to view their  six themes that map the trend scenario with editorial for each theme “BEAUTY FULL” – four for women’s and men’s wear and one for kids and jeanswear, respectively. Detailed information including visuals and trend colours plus relevant Pantone number can be found on the colour card as usual.

BEAUTY FULL... we position the unbelievably complex beauty of fashion and the fabrics it is made from. Textiles and styles reveal a lot of technique and know-how as well as an artistic extravaganza in the haute-couture manner. What's most exciting is that all this is realized sotto voce. It is not about showing off. It's all about joy, finesse and intelligent realization. A game between high-tech and naturalness, approach and distance, anonymity and decoration offers so much space for staging, art, and surprise.

DESIGN CONTEST // DORCHESTER COLLECTION FASHION PRIZE

The Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize 2013 is devoted to young fashion talents based in the countries where the Dorchester Collection hotels are located: United Kingdom, France, Italy (Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan), Switzerland and the United States.

“Our goal is to keep attracting high-level talents; thanks to the prizes earned, the winners of past editions  (Thomas Tait,Anndra Neen and Augustin Teboul, editor’s note) have enjoyed greater visibility and recognitions” states Christopher Cowdray, Chief Executive Officer of the Dorchester Collection.

To take part in the contest you are rquired to have an already established business and a brand set up 2 to 5 years ago. The Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize 2013 will assign the winner a cash prize worth 25,000 British pounds, a 2-night stay at one of the hotels of the Dorchester Collection and the chance to  talk with the jury members and get personalized advice, the true novelty of the 2013 edition.

The finals will take place on October 29th 2013 at The Dorchester Hotel, where the five finalists will showcase their collections on the runway. The creations will also have to recall the spirit of the iconic hotels of the Dorchester Collection and convey a sense of uniqueness, luxury, style and artistic skills.

For additional information, go www.dorchestercollection.com.  Final submission is May 31, 2013, go here for the application.