FEATURE // YOUKUNST STUDIO

FEATURE // YOUKUNST STUDIO

barokah    5:26 AM   

Our feature today is Youkunst Studio, a textile design studio based in Paris.  In collaboration with artists and designers from around the world develop original and exclusive print designs for contemporary menswear, womenswear and home.

Our collections target design and fashion professionals. We cover a wide range of design markets from high street to high-end.

We sell unique print designs, digitally optimized and ready for production. In addition to our seasonal collection, we also work on commission.

You can contact them directly and to view their website, go here.

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FEATURE // FASHION ILLUSTRATOR - LAURA HICKMAN

FEATURE // FASHION ILLUSTRATOR - LAURA HICKMAN

barokah    5:20 AM   

Our feature today is Fashion Illustrator, Laura Hickman who has been working with clients in the fashion and creative industries since 2010.  Her beautiful illustrations has been featured in MilkX in Hong Kong, Amelia's Magazine and has been the subject of editorials in Company and Photoshop Creative.  To learn more about Laura, view her portfolio and to commission/collaborate with her, visit her website here.  

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TRENDS/FEATURE // MIRELLA BRUNO - S/S 2015 AND A/W 2015

TRENDS/FEATURE // MIRELLA BRUNO - S/S 2015 AND A/W 2015

barokah    5:32 AM   

Our feature today is Mirella Bruno who is based in the Chambery Area in France.  Mirella is a Freelance Print/Trend Designer for Fashion and Interiors. She's driven by good music, love and live, visual acoustics and inspiration information is her thing.  A must is to check out her website Mirella Bruno, where you'll find many of her mood board inspirations and her personal print and pattern designs.

For  collaborations, representation and commissions  you can contact her here. You can also follow her here:

Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/mirellabruno/
Tumblr - http://mirellabruno.tumblr.com/


Below are some of her inspirational mood boards for Spring/Summer 2015 and Autumn/Winter 2015.

    SPRING/SUMMER 2015   

    AUTUMN/WINTER 2015   

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FEATURE // DEANNA TOLLIVER - TEXTILE AND DIGITAL ARTIST

FEATURE // DEANNA TOLLIVER - TEXTILE AND DIGITAL ARTIST

barokah    5:08 AM   

Our feature today is DeAnna Tolliver who is a self-taught, digital artist from the Atlanta, GA area. Born in Vicksburg, MS, DeAnna was introduced to the arts at a very young age. Growing up as the daughter of renowned southern-contemporary artist, William Tolliver, bright, vibrant colors and strong, bold lines was a mainstay in her household.

DeAnna draws her inspiration from cubism, geometric shapes and colorful ethnic art. These influences are evident throughout her works.

DeAnna's textile and surface designs are suitable for designers, ranging from home decor to fashion.  Visit her wonderful and interactive website here.

If you are a designer interested in exclusively licensing any of the artwork featured on this site, please feel free to contact the artist at tolliverarts@gmail.com. 

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FEATURE // DESIGNER + ILLUSTRATOR - MORGAN CHILDERS

FEATURE // DESIGNER + ILLUSTRATOR - MORGAN CHILDERS

barokah    5:26 AM   

Our Designer/Illustrator today is Morgan Childers who will complete her BFA with an emphasis in fashion design and construction this spring at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  Morgan Childers, aged 21, was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.

We are pleased to feature some of Morgan’s latest work, including sketches and images from her Spring 2013 womenswear collection, in addition to illustrations from her senior collection. This collection, entitled Being Bionic, is a five look menswear collection, debuting this May at SAIC’s The Walk 2014 fashion show.

Being Bionic explores the resonances and tensions between sportswear, tailoring, and wearables. When asked to describe the concept behind Being Bionic, Morgan explained that it "critiques the pursuit of human perfection by proposing a new construct for the male figure: one enhancing this figure without losing sight of its ultimate limitations."

We can't wait to see the final products, and we'll definitely be following up with her throughout this process. To find out more about her work and updates on Being Bionic, check out Morgan on:

Instagram: @morgan_childers 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morgan.childers.73

And Beginning March 1, at her website www.morganchilders.info

 

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FEATURE // GEORGIA BOCCHETTA

FEATURE // GEORGIA BOCCHETTA

barokah    5:33 AM   

Our feature today is Georgia Bocchetta, a print designer, illustrator and pattern lover who is based in London, UK.  She creates unique luxury scarves and prints. She finds her inspirations ranging from nature to cultural aspects, wildlife and mark making. She also experiments with illustration, photographic imagery, textures and watercolours to create contemporary prints with a quirky twist, giving her collections a unique style.

To learn more about Georgia, select the following links below to view more of her work and inspirations:

georgiabocchetta.tumblr.com
pinterest.com/georgiamayy
cargocollective.com/georgiabocchetta

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FEATURE // GHITTA LASKROUIF

FEATURE // GHITTA LASKROUIF

barokah    4:58 AM   

Our feature today is Ghitta Laskrouif, a Moroccan Fashion Designer/Blogger and Phoneographer  based in Casablanca. She is one of the few Moroccan Fashion Designers embarking upon a contemporary career with much gusto, imagination and patience.

She is passionate about slow fashion often referred to avant-garde, experimental and ethical fashion design: recycling, upcycling, knitting and handmade clothing.

You can learn more about her here:

https://www.facebook.com/GhittaLaskrouif   

http://laskrouifghitta.blogspot.com/p/collections.html

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FEATURE // TREND REPORT SS2015 by Mariana Flores Sosa

FEATURE // TREND REPORT SS2015 by Mariana Flores Sosa

barokah    7:29 AM   

Our feature today is Mariana Flores Sosa who is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico.  She is currently an international student at the Savannah College of Art and Design pursuing my B.F.A. in Fashion Marketing and Management. 

A little more about who she is in her own words....
I have an eye for fashion and hands for design. I am passionate Fashion Designer and Illustrator and I firmly believe the true essence of Fashion Design relies in its craftsmanship and detail. Art has always been a part of my life and I like to think of fashion as the quintessential way of expressing it. I am a creative, I also love to illustrate, paint, and create these perfect mini worlds of my own people call terrariums. 

I have big plans for my future so I say I am a designer of expectation and a victim of wanderlust. I like trolls and firmly believe that my taste in music is perfect and that anyone who disagrees is wrong. I find most of my inspiration exploring and being outdoors. While I am very spontaneous on what I create I always stay true to my style and keep my aesthetic on everything I do. I am always aware of being original while developing over time.

Below is her Trend Report for Spring/Summer 2015 - The Quintessential Gitana Vibe. You can view her portfolio, here. 

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