2.28.2013

[ TREND REPORT ] SS + AW 13 RECAP by Cindy Benson



Today's post [ TREND REPORT ] SS + AW 13 RECAP, is from FV fashion and trend contributor CINDY BENSON who is a Fashion and Textile Designer located in Dallas, Texas. 

© Cindy Benson - 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.

2.27.2013

[ artINSPIRES ] series by JEN GASSIRARO




FV contributor  Jen Gassiraro's  [ artINSPIRES ] series to inspire us with design, home, artist and style images.  She will also feature her new, an amazing paintings and such from time to time.

Visit her inspirational sites: 
ART jengassiraro.com BLOG/inspiration jengassiraro.blogspot.com PINTEREST/inspirationpinterest.com/jngassiraro


Images via:


1. PAINTING www.matart.ca
2. DESIGN {my new poster design on Society 6} http://society6.com/jengassiraro
3. HOME image via google David Jimenez Home
4. FASHION image via www.monikaturczyn.com

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2.26.2013

[ INSPIRATIONS PRINT + PATTERN ] KUKKA by Laura Luchtman


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

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2.25.2013

TRENDS // STYLESIGHT . S/S 14 MEGATRENDS

Stylesight is the industry-leading content and technology solution for professionals in the style, fashion and design sectors. Stylesight's multi-lingual subscription website offers an unmatched breadth and depth of images, proprietary content and the tools to search, store, arrange and share. To learn more about their services and sign up for their subscription, go here.

Here is their complimentary Megatrends S/S 14 trend forecast report excerpt for Men's and Women's.  To view the images larger, simply select an image and a slideshow format will appear.










2.22.2013

DESIGN CONTEST // BETA FASHION . EPIC JOURNEY




 EPIC JOURNEY PROJECT 
Many of life's most vivid memories and powerful day dreams often come from travels we've been on, or the journey's we've had, or wish to have. Exciting destinations, adventures along the way, once in a life time experiences, culture shock, childhood nostalgia, or just escaping the day to day, there are so many ways that travel can play an important part in our lives. For this project we want you to encapsulate these ideas, whether real or fantasy, for use on our range of square scarves.

4 winners will be selected, each receiving £300 and seeing their design go onto be sold in our online store, Topshop and more.

Go here to submit your designs and final submission date is 3/12/2013.

2.21.2013

TRENDS // EVENTS - DESIGN OPTIONS . SPRING/SUMMER 2014

DESIGN OPTIONS is a Los Angeles based trend and color forecasting company, providing trends from a West Coast perspective. Visit them at the LA Textile show Feb 25-27, booth #801/803.








Here is more on their Color and Textile Trends for Spring/Summer 2014, see below a preview. Go here to learn more about their services or contact West Coast rep, Tara Packer here



2.20.2013

[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series by MELANIE BOYCHUK



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.

2.19.2013

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK . NYFW . A/W 2013 PRINT HIGHLIGHTS

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.

With their permission,  here are Patternbank's highlights from New York A/W 2013 Fashion Week. Here is their Part 1 installment where they have selected designers showing key print trends for Fall / Winter 2013 and can also be viewed on their site here.  Their Part 2 installment can now be viewed here which will follow shortly with the London, Milan and Paris Shows.


 THAKOON A/W 2013 
Photographic Floral Collage – Pattern Patchwork – Dark Studies – Dandelion Prints - Ethereal Foliage – Dark Romantic Florals



 SUNO A/W 2013 
Folk Borders – Art Nouveau References - Stylized Repeats – Positive/Negative Colour Plays - Medieval Tapestry Patterns



 TRACY REESE A/W 2013 
Floral Motifs – Deconstructed Paisley Elements – Plaid Plays – High Contrast Combos – Deep & Rich Saturated Colour – Intense Pattern Mixes


 MARA HOFFMAN A/W 2013 
Colourful Kaleidoscope References - Neon Folk Looks – Tribal Pattern Injection – Peacock Prints – Twisted Psychedelic Pattern


 BCBG MAX AZRIA A/W 2013 
Hand Painted Lace – Kaleidoscope Pattern build ups - Silhouette Henna Prints – High Contrast pattern – Linear Pattern plays


 ALEXANDRE HERCOVITCH A/W 2013 
Exotic Florals  - Abstracted Prints – Muted but Romantic Colour plays – Slightly Dark Exotic Prints – Linear Open Pattern


Photos : Thakoon, Suno, Tracy Reese, Mara Hoffman and Alexandre Hercovitch via fashionising.com and BCBG via vogue.com.



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2.18.2013

[ TREND REPORT ] REDDISH by Marina Araujo Alvarez



Today's post [ TREND REPORT ] REDDISH, 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.

2.15.2013

STYLE FILE // SHOES OF PREY . DESIGN YOUR OWN

Okay shoe lovers, here's a little shoe designing for yourself this weekend....I have been meaning to share this great and fun website for designing your own shoes, if you haven't heard of it yet -  Shoes of Prey. It's easy, fun and addicting.... you choose the shoe, heel, toe, fabric and embellishment and it's all hand made, customized just for you.   There's something for everyone even for those who are vegan.  To learn more and start designing your own perfect shoes, go here


2.14.2013

STYLE FILE // SEEING RED


HAVE A LOVELY VALENTINE'S DAY



Seeing red on the S/S and A/W runways for 2013
Layout Inspirations:
Yes Heart, Three Lives Left, Illustration by  Red Dot, Ruffle Sleeve by Julia Bobbin,
Couture Fashion Paolo Roversi, and Georgio Armani SS13

2.13.2013

COLORS // PANTONE COLOR REPORT . A/W 2013

Here is Pantone's Fashion Color Report for Fall 2013. This is based on their observation of the New York Fashion Week - Feb 7-14,  to bring you the season's most important color trends. Their recent report previews the key colors for Fall 2013. To read the descriptive of their key colors, go here and to view the rest of the designer's inspiration, sketches, colors and must-have items for Fall 2013, go here.











2.12.2013

STYLE FILE // VIRGINIE PENY . STYLE RELOAD - S/S '13 SKETCHES


Virginie Peny is the curator and DIY, Fashion & Lifestyle blogger of STYLE RELOAD. I'm a big fan of her blog and I'm always inspired by her DIY and fashion styles, go here to check it out. She is quite a talent having never studied fashion design.  She does an amazing job including everything from inspirational photos, design sketches, outfit shots and most of all her "DIY" tutorials on her site

She has recently given FV the permission to repost one of her recent February post on Spring/Summer '13 Sketches..... One of her new resolutions this year was to draw again and it's great to see her sketch and inspire us. Her post, gives you a glimpse of her sketch book of  her favorite Spring/Summer collections.  




Remember one of my new resolution this year was drawing again, and this might be the best activity I’ve found while train traveling. So here a glimpse into my sketch book with a small mix of my favorite trends and stuffs from the next Spring Summer collections.
I’ve always been a fan of Kenzo, but to me the last two seasons have been really stunning. Also like the Givenchy shoes made of plexi, wood and leather -just outta space, don’t you find?!



Kenzo sunglasses, Proenza Schouler sleeveless jacket. Givenchy spaceship shoes, Balenciaga rings. Kenzo Diane von Fürstenberg two toned bag, Chloe look. All sketches by Virginie Peny.

©Virginie Peny - all rights reserved.   Layout may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written permission. 

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