7.31.2013

[ DENIM + WARES ] CLOSE-UP - DENIMIZE . A/W 2014-15

Close-Up is company who specializes on trend information and has launched their new publication Denimize.  Below are A/W 2014-15 images of their forecast on Graphic & Denim Inspirations, Punk, Future Tribes and Parallel WorldsYou can view their new magazine which has 64 pages below and to review their other publications for additional trend needs, go here.

DENIMIZE # 1
A 100% Indigo concentration of images, information, profiles and photo shoots on the most important business enterprises that characterise the entire chain of denim, from the design phase to the washes, from the packaging up to the most innovative applications. Two biannual editions, a presence at the major trade fairs and targeted distribution make this magazine the new must-have of the denimwear tribe, an indispensable research tool for providing insights and inspirations, all strictly in blue.








7.30.2013

DESIGN CONTEST // SAIL THE SEVEN SEAS



Editorial via Talenthouse

So you think you’re sustainable?
How eco-friendly are your illustration skills?
How innovative is your creativity?

Up-and-coming ethical fashion label sail the seven seas is looking to add an awesome new eco-friendly illustration to its capsule collection!

SSS creates womenswear for the urban adventurer, made from cherry-picked repurposed military and vintage fabrics, manufactured locally in Corsica with artisanal craftsmanship. Caring for our environment by reducing waste and energy consumption, ensuring a fair wage and recognition to anyone who works with us, as well as working with local production is built into our DNA.

Because we want to continue to push boundaries in terms of sustainability, we’re asking for your ideas so we can help continue to build awareness about what it means to repurpose and recycle in the fashion world.

So, what do we want?

We’re looking for an eco-friendly print, which should be quite versatile. You can choose either one of the following scenarios:
1. An illustration which can be added to one of the existing styles of the collection, eg. the Palma top or the Scandola bag;
2. An illustration which can be integrated to an entirely new product, eg. tote bag, accessory, limited edition t-shirt;
3. An illustration which can be used for an all-over fabric print, eg. via eco-friendly printers Spoonflower.

How should you make it?

Eco-friendliness should be built into every stage of this project, from your design, to the actual illustration, through to the way that the print will come to life.

Johanne, our creative director, is based in Corsica so you will need to think of materials at hand which she can use. For example : sea, sea salt (can be used to achieve certain print effects), sun (for bleaching effects), stone (for block printing), plants for dying (for French speakers, this is a lovely guide with some ideas ), etc.

Sail the Seven Seas's Choice

The grand winner will be rewarded with the following:
  • A $1.00 royalty for every product sold which features your work
  • Full credit wherever and whenever we use your work
  • A full feature on our social media - website, eshop, twitter, Instagram, newsletter
  • A complimentary copy of the final product
  • The possibility for future collaborations.

People's Choice

The highest voted participant will be rewarded with the following: 
  • Words of praise and a full feature on our social media - website, eshop, twitter, Instagram and newsletter
  • The possibility for future collaborations.

Get Involved

Downloads:
Submit by: August 19, 2013
Vote: August 20, 2013 10am PST - August 27, 2013 10am PST
Winner(s) Announced: September 12, 2013

Go here to review the guidelines and submit your work.

7.29.2013

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK . PRINT AND COLOR DIRECTION A/W 2014-15

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industryTheir 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.

Below is a preview of their Part II Autumn/Winter 2014-15 print trend direction for the new season.  This report has 8 key print trends with each with seasonal print mood & print direction,  with over 38 pages of inspiration print forecast intelligence, 175 on trend hand-picked colour images, and more.... Go here to order your copy now.



We’re proud to announce Part 2 of our essential Autumn/Winter 2014/15 print trend direction for the new season. Our trends forecast team have been busily researching the globe for the strongest directional print trends. In this report we aim to supply and inspire you with the key print trends for Autumn/Winter 2014/15, making these reports indispensable intelligence tools for your seasonal print developments.
  • 8 key print trends for Autumn/Winter 2014/15

  • Over 35 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence

  • Over 175 on trend hand-picked colour images

  • Seasonal print mood & print direction pages for each trend

  • Colour breakdowns for each 10 print trends with TCX Pantone references

  • Clean and visually inspiring layout

  • £30 (approx. $46) via PayPal

    This 38 page report includes 8 inspirational print trends :-

    Indigo Tribe / Black on Black / Decayed Beauty / Hard Lace / Nocturnal Camo / Pure Marble / Smudged & Filtered / Textile History


        INDIGO TRIBE   


    SMUDGED AND FILTERED    


Whether you are a small print studio, independent freelance designer, manufacturer or clothing line, this extensive report will give you a real insight into the most important print trends for Autumn/Winter 2014/15. This indispensable report will be your essential seasonal aid for your new print developments and colour direction.

7.26.2013

TRENDS // PREMIERE VISION . A/W 2014-15

PREMIERE VISION, the world's premier fabric show will be held on September 17-19, 2013 in Parc d'Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte. To register online, go to PV's - Registration.  Here are a few still shots from their digital online color trends.  To view the slide show,  go to  Autumn/Winter 2014-15 Forecast and for Colours.




Sculpting the future with all one’s might,
with all one’s emotions, ideas, feelings and desires.
Autumn winter 1415 delights in the material,
appropriating the volume and future of fabrics in clothing.
The season is an incitation to handle shapes and play with fabrics in three dimensions,
to bring out supple lines or an imposing roundness.
Fruitful junctions between technology and handcrafts, between natural and chemical
invite majesty to combine boldly with discretion,
and neutrality to artfully reveal brightness,
all in depth.





   MANIPULATING all in voluminous matter   

Stepping back from the purely virtual and associating technology and sensibility.
Connecting craft to digital, unique pieces to industrial production and sketching clothing as if it were sculpted, molded or kneaded right from the fabric mass.




   TRANSITIONS from volume… to line   

A season of transitions where fashion cultivates reflections and junctions, deftly organizing confusions between the real and the imagined, creating encounters between volume and long lean lines, between feminine and masculine identities, between restraint and fantasy. 



   STRUCTURING all in agile lines   

Tracing the expert contours of a lively elegance.
Engaging in a sensitive rigor without any harshness, architecting in a relaxed way, sketching with a simple line, or with a pure and assured hand.


7.25.2013

[ TREND + PRINT REPORT ] AARYN WEST STUDIO

Today's post [ TREND + COLOR REPORT ], is from FV print and fashion contributor AARYN WEST of Aaryn West Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Go here, to check out her newly designed website. You can also contact their new sales representation, NY based agent D. Matt Smith here if you missed them in NY this week in Indigo for their A/W 2014-15 original prints. 

   MOD GEOS   



Bold, simplified prints are making their back into the runway scene in several of the Resort 2014 collections with these Mod Geos. Get graphic with basic shapes; squares, circles and polygons will be your best friends with this vintage print trend.
Josie Natori, Carven, Jonathan Saunders all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West
   TYPOGRAPHIC   



One quirky print trend that caught our attention from the Resort 2014 runway shows was the use of typography. Often executed in black and white for a more optical effect, we see how various compositions create positive and negative space, accentuating both geometric and organic shapes found in the letters and numbers.
Costume National, Sportmax, and Moschino Cheap And Chic all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

© Aaryn West - 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.


7.24.2013

[ 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.

7.23.2013

DESIGN CONTEST // JESSIE J + GLACEAU VITAMINWATER - CREATE A PLAYSUIT


Editorial via Talenthouse

Glacéau Vitaminwater and global superstar Jessie J are inviting creatives from across the globe to design a playsuit that Jessie can rock on stage at the annual Rock in Rio event in Brazil on September 15th, where she will headline alongside Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys.

Submit a sketch or ready made playsuit design inspired by the glacéau vitaminwater rainbow colour palette and you could be working with Jessie to bring your design to life and win $2,000 in cash!

Jessie J, alongside glacéau vitaminwater global creative director, Jiah Choi, with expert guidance from influential fashion professionals will select the winner. They are looking for show stopping, bold, vibrant, chic pieces worthy of taking centre stage in front of hundreds of thousands of people.

Click here to download the official Pantone colour report to reference the colours that should be used in your design. Participants are required to submit a sketch or ready made design. “Playsuit” is defined as a one-piece outfit with short or no sleeves and short pants. Your design should be suitable for a stage outfit, including the ability to move freely.

Jessie J's Choice

One winner (chosen by Jessie J and Jiah Choi) will earn the chance to collaborate face to face or via Skype (dependent on location) with Jessie's stylists to bring their playsuit to life to fit Jessie's requirements. In addition, they will:
  • Have their design worn by Jessie J on a global stage and will receive the final piece for their portfolio
  • Receive a signed portfolio picture of Jessie J wearing the piece
  • $2,000
    One runner up will receive:
    • $500
    • A framed copy of their design signed by Jessie J

    Highly Commended

    glacéau vitaminwater have invested into exceptional Talenthouse artists. In addition to the main prizing, they are sponsoring 150 Highly Commended Talenthouse Portfolios. To learn more, click here.

    People's Choice

    We respect the opinion of the public and the highest voted will certainly catch our eye. The highest voted artist will receive:
    • $500
    • A framed copy of their design signed by Jessie J

      Get Involved

      Submit by: August 12, 2013
      Vote: August 13, 2013 - August 20, 2013
      Winner(s) Announced: August 27, 2013
      All phases to take place at 10am PST / 6pm GMT

      Click here to review the guidelines and submit your work.

      7.22.2013

      TRENDS // FASHION BOX T-SHIRT CUT & SEW . WOMEN'S A/W 2014-15

      Fashion Box T-Shirt Cut & Sew for Womens and Mens A/W 2014-15 is a comprehensive knitwear styling trends publication from ItalY. Organized by trend themes, with colour palettes for the season coded with PANTONE®  colors, trend boards and styling. Fashion Box T-Shirt Sportswear, produces 2 issues per year, Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. Go  hereto order your copy.







      7.21.2013

      TEXTILE + EVENTS // AARYN WEST STUDIO . F/W 2014-15

      If you are attending the Indigo and Premiere Vision trade shows in NY this week, you'll need to stop by sales rep D. Matt Smith's booth 5e12.  He is representing our print and fashion contributor AARYN WEST of Aaryn West Studio who is based in Los Angeles, California. You won't want to miss the original designs created by herself and a team of freelance artists she works with for the Fall/Winter 2014-15 season.

      If you are not able to attend the show, go here to visit her website.


      7.19.2013

      TRENDS // TEXTILES - HUNT + GATHER A/W 2014-15

      If you are in NY next week, be sure to stop by and visit our contributor Hunt + Gather at the Indigo show next Monday and Tuesday for your A/W 2014-15 textile needs. Hunt + Gather Studio has been designing for various fashion and home furnishing companies in NYC.  If you are unable to visit them you can stop by on their site to shop their original prints online here.  Below are some of their inspirational mood boards from their blog. 


      Inspirational mood boards by Rachel Clore for Hunt + Gather Studio.  References can be viewed on their blog here and here.

          MELTING AND GLITCH FLORALS   




          INDIGO   



      7.18.2013

      TRENDS // FASHION SNOOPS . COLORS A/W 2014-15

      Here is more on A/W 2014-15 colors by FASHION SNOOPS. Fashion Snoop is an online forecasting trend service that reports on color, design themes, key items, details, etc., for womens, mens, kids and accessories. To learn more and subscribe to their services, go here to view their amazing site and check out their inspiring blog.  To view the entire report and to reference to CSI's Color Wall, go here.  The color references for women's are Bright, Jewel, Neutral and Pastel tones and included are also color references to men's.





      7.17.2013

      TRENDS // COLLEZIONI . A/W 2014 - 15

      Collezioni Trends latest issue is a comprehensive information on A/W 2014-15 materials. In this issue you will find yarns, fabric, leather, accessories and lifestyle info.  Several reports are from different exhibitions such as Milano Unica, Pitti Filati and Le Cuir a Paris. Go here to order your issue.


      7.16.2013

      DESIGN CONTEST // VENUS + OLAY AND WHITNEY PORT .




      Editorial via Talenthouse

      Venus & Olay and Whitney Port have teamed up with Talenthouse to invite fashion designers to design a golden goddess two-piece combo outfit.

      Venus & Olay invite fashion design talent to submit a two-piece outfit (suitable for evening or day) to celebrate Venus & Olay joining forces for the first time. They are looking for unique and outstanding fashion designs with the winning outfit to be modelled by Goddess Ambassador Whitney Port as part of an exclusive feature in Glamour - The UK's best-selling women's magazine.

      Participants can take inspiration from:
      • Venus & Olay's colour pallet: Golden Metallics
      • Mood: Feminine, Glamourous, Glowing
      • Style: Outfit must comprise of 2 pieces (e.g. skirt and vest, shorts and tshirt)Tip: We are looking for designs that give Whitney Port the chance to show off her gorgeous goddess legs!
      Have a look at our Pinterest board and the YouTube video below for further two-piece inspiration.

      Venus & Olay and Whitney's Choice

      One winning fashion designer will be selected by guest judge Whitney Port to have their two-piece design produced by experts. The winning design will be exclusively featured in the January 2014 issue of Glamour Magazine. In addition, they will:
      • Have their design featured in a Beauty Recommended article
      • Receive a signed and framed portfolio image of Whitney wearing their design
      • A £1,000 bursary towards their creative work

      People's Choice

      We respect the opinion of the public and the highest voted will certainly catch our eye. The highest voted artist will receive:
      • Their designs being featured in a Beauty Recommended article
      • A £500 bursary towards their creative work

      Get Involved

      Submit by: August 7, 2013
      Vote: August 8, 2013 - August 15, 2013
      Winner(s) Announced: August 29, 2013
      All phases above taking place at 6pm GMT

      Go here to review the guidelines and submit your work.

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