TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - A/W 2014-15 WOMEN'S AND MEN'S

A great resource for fashion and creative professionals is Trendstop.com an online fashion and trend forecasting agency based in London.  They have an extensive data for forecasts and trends in all areas of clothing, accessories and beauty for Men's and Women's.

Here are a couple of great directional and informative trendbooks for Women's and Men's from Trendstop, check out the full details here.

     WOMENSWEAR PRINT  &  EMBELLISHMENT   

WOMENSWEAR PRINT: PRINT & EMBELLISHMENT BOOK FALL/WINTER 2014-15
Three strong surface design trends dominate the Fall/Winter 2014-15 season: geological and climatic atmospheres, computerized digital patterns and all-over botanical displays of floral forests and garden bugs. Cyclone-like patterns and earth minerals create atmospheric prints and embellishments with a sophisticated edge..

    MENSWEAR THEMES    

MENSWEAR THEMES: OUR CASUAL, FORMAL & SPORT THEMES FALL/WINTER 14-15
Balancing classic shapes with contemporary appeal, Fall/Winter 2014-15 formalwear offers something for every modern gent. A youthful vibe comes through in the bold leopard prints of Animal Antics, while Granddad cool draws on retro geos and upholstery for a decidedly vintage chic. A refined styling look emerges in coordinated gray pieces ....

Trend editorial via: Trendstop

[ 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 Cara Delevingne.

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.

TRENDS // TEXWORLD . MESSE FRANKFURT - SPRING/SUMMER 2014

Texworld is one of the largest sourcing event in the world for apparel fabric buyers, R&D and product development specialists, designers, merchandisers and overseas sourcing professionals. Go here to learn more about their upcoming shows.

Here are some of their current trend information for the Spring/Summer 2014 season and you can download the entire comprehensive, 84 page report in PDF format, here. To view below images larger, select an image and a slideshow will appear.

DESIGN CONTEST // BETA FASHION - BRIGHT LIGHT CITY A/W 2013 WOMENSWEAR PROJECT

Design Contest via BETA FASHION

BRIGHT LIGHT CITY

Looking forward to A/W, the focus of this project is to design prints that will transform our collection of jersey party dresses into beautiful and contemporary pieces. The theme of this project is the bright lights of the world’s great cities at night.

Whether viewed from within, or from a far, nothing quite captures the modern world in the same way as the dazzling lights of a major city at night. Exciting, beautiful, dangerous, or even poignant in the face of man’s influence on the planet, these lights can stir the emotions in unexpected ways. For this project we want your designs to capture and express these emotions in an original way to create fashion with equal impact.

You are free to submit as many designs as you wish, however each submission must consist of one design only. More detailed submission guidelines are available on the next page. We have prepared a mockup pack, which can be downloaded here on the right, to help you illustrate the possible placement of your design on a simple dress. If used this must be saved as a 600X900 pixel JPEG and submitted as an additional detail image. Your main image must still be the design alone.

4 winning designs will be selected, each winner receiving £1000 and seeing their work go on to be produced and sold in our online store as well as in some of the world’s largest retailers.

To learn more, go here and final submission date is 5/19/2013.  

TRENDS // STYLESIGHT - COLOR EVOLUTION S/S 14

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 a complimentary highlight of their Color Evolution 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.

DESIGN CONTEST // FASHION SCOUT

Editorial via Vogue.IT/Photos via Fashion Scout

Fashion Scout officially opened its applications for London & Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, April 17th.

Designers can now apply for Fashion Scout's coveted Merit Award, newly revamped Ones to Watch initiative, catwalk shows, presentations, London Exhibition and Paris Showroom.

This includes a newly revamped Ones To Watch, the platform now offering extended support enabling designers to part for more than one season. Womenswear designers can also apply for Fashion Scoutʼs coveted Merit Award, that  includes a fully sponsored catwalk show and a £1000 bursary in the first season. Applicants can also apply for catwalk, presentation and salon shows, and alongside accessory designers, can apply for both the London Exhibition and the Fashion Scout Paris Showroom, that provides designers with an unique opportunity to showcase their collections to international buyers during Paris Fashion Week. 

To be eligible to show at Fashion Scout, designers must have reached the creative and business level required for an event of this stature. Selected applicants will also be invited to benefit from the Fashion Scout Mentoring programme. Tailored specifically for emerging designers, the year-long programme ensures designers gain the skills required to develop and maintain a successful brand from leading industry experts across business planning, branding, production, sales, PR and manufacturing.

Final submission for application is Wednesday, May 8th at 12pm.

For further information please visit www.fashion-scout.co.uk 
To request an application form please contact show@fsi-events.com

TRENDS // FOOTWEAR . WOLVERINE LEATHERS - AUTUMN/WINTER 2014-15

Wolverine Leathers is the global leader of Performance Leather which offers an array of performance features, colors, weights and other varieties. Their speciality is in working with designers, product development and sourcing to meet their needs in footwear design. Some of their clients include UGG, DKNY, Adidas and Vans to name a few.  Go here to learn more about their company. 

Here is a preview of their Autumn/Winter 2014-15 trends where you can view the entire report here. Their trends are inspired by 4 concepts: The Greatest Explorer's Club, In The Balance, Indie On The Hudson and La Zingara.

    THE GREATEST EXPLORER'S CLUB      

The economic model based on selfish over-consumption seems to be wavering and taking a page from our great grandfather’s diary, we are steeped in the lore of his conquests and surrounded by the souvenirs of his success. He had an adventurous life: an archeologist, an intellectual and a true gentleman. I want to be an explorer too! This has a 1920’s Great Gatsby spirit with tweeds, hunting jackets, argyles and tartans. We look to the Golden Age of tycoons, movie stars and Industrialists when over the top interpretation of European styling was all the rage. New wealth looked to great estates like Versailles to design the first mansions replete with dark mahogany wood, gold leaf, Italian marble and crystal chandeliers.

   IN THE BALANCE      

We strive to prove the theory that simplicity is the antidote for turbulence. Don’t call this minimalism, as this is about purity and a departure from fakery and gratuitous embellishment. It’s a concept that focuses on living on simplicity, friendship and comfort. Selfridges in London offers a refuge for overwrought shoppers – a “no noise room” where all products are completely devoid of logos and call outs. We streamline our lives to create more space to think and just ‘be’. There is a subtle sense of humor in the trend with color pops and offbeat angles.

  INDIE ON THE HUDSON      

All across the country new bohemian enclaves that are popping up like mushrooms in the woods. Old industrial cities along our rivers are being reclaimed and revitalized. Main Street but not mainstream. Here, artists, writers, foodies and farmers can live close to the land and to each other. Collaborative villages merge an urbane taste with a rural palate. This new collaborative is nixing old taboos and even modifying the behavior of seniors who today find new love well into retirement. These new relationships are more complex but more tolerant of all people.

  LA ZINGARA      

An air of enchantment infuses the season. Do you want to be rich? Do you want to be beautiful? What if your heart’s desire? In a worldwide context of fast and furious mutation, where aesthetic desires are too often translated in hasty, ill-assorted choices – the need to give meaning to beauty is a strong one. This new perception invites us to explore History, taking inspiration from the splendors of other ages and their application of golden rules. Within 10 years, 25 emerging countries will have twice as many households disposing of yearly revenue of over $30,000. These new middle classes will demand more embellishment in everyday life. “Looking rich” and blingy things are no longer enough and in developed countries where consumers find that sketchy aesthetics are not very inspiring. It is the use of classical artistic codes from the past that inspires us. La Zingara refers to gypsy styles with ornate brocade, priceless jewels and sumptuous velvets.

TRENDS // NEXT LOOK . A/W 2014-15

The Next Look Fashion Trends for Autumn/Winter 2014 -15 is a publication summarizing 6 market-driven trends which includes inspirations, colors, materials, details and many styling illustration. The extensive information provides design ideas that summarizes the most important fashion details and must haves for the upcoming seasons. Go here to order your copy.

TRENDS // EVENT - INTERFILIERE . AUTUMN - WINTER 2014/15

Interfiliere is the world's leading trade fair for intimates and beachwear fabrics. Here is their Autumn-Winter 2014/15 trends where you can order the full report here. Their next show is scheduled July 6-8, 2013 at the Paris Porte De Versailles Pavillion 1. 

To register and order your pass online - Interfiliere.

DESIGN CONTEST // COOL T-SHIRTS . PURPLE LEAVES

Purple Leaves is the interactive fashion label for streetwear and creative t-shirt design. Their most recent design contest theme is BE CREATIVE.  To learn more, go here.

The crowd selects the best designs found on their design contests, photo contests and theme-related contests, that they host on a regular basis.

Deadline: April 29, 2013 Prize: 300 euros

[ COLOR INSPIRATION ] BEACH PARTY AND HONEYDEW by AARYN WEST STUDIO

Today's post [ COLOR INSPIRATION ] BEACH PARTY AND HONEYDEW, is from FV print and fashion contributor AARYN WEST of Aaryn West Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Go here, to visit her site. To view the rest of her Monday color inspirations on her blog, go here.

   BEACH PARTY   

   HONEYDEW   

[ TREND REPORT ] EMERALD by Marina Araujo Alvarez

Today's post [ TREND REPORT ] EMERALD, 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.

[ GOFA Inspiration + Illustration ] LATRICE LEWIS

Our illustrator contributor GOFA by Windsor & Sparrow's post today features Latrice Lewis a Visual Artist. To learn more about Latrice, go here.

Windsor & Sparrow is a creative agency who works with a variety of talented artist, designers and individuals to turn concepts and ideas into projects and products.  The collaboration is with the company's newest project, The Gallery of Fashion Art, an online gallery featuring the works of fashion illustrators.  Visit their website here...

© by GOFA and Latrice Lewis - 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.