DESIGN COMPETITION // SDBI.DE FASHION 2016 - EUROPEAN FASHION AWARD

DESIGN COMPETITION // SDBI.DE FASHION 2016 - EUROPEAN FASHION AWARD

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CHANGE

Are we on the eve of a new era? Wars, conflicts and catastrophes are not the only issues that change the way we view our world. There is no question: Digitalisation and globalisation enhance and facilitate our life, yet they also have a fundamental impact on the world. Smartphones make every networking attempt of the past look like a simple prelude. The start-up culture, shareconomy, co-creation, crowdsourcing and swapping, as well as the disruptive business models of international investors have created a completely new kind of economy. Hardly any industry remains unaffected by this change, whether it is the media, infrastructure, hotel business, work processes, shopping and last, but not least, fashion.

There was no fashion industry in the early 1980s, yet each season a new, and often radical, fashion statement appeared on the scene. Today there is a lack of variety in the stores, despite an oversaturation of designers, concepts and brands on the market. Promising young designers seem to appear and die out like shooting stars. Has commerce choked creativity?

At the same time, the on-screen “wow” effect and the distinction thus generated in social networks seems to have become more important than the effect of the fashion on the body. Thanks to the plethora of new communication channels, the power of bloggers and street style photographers large labels are losing significance. The consumer’s appreciation is waning: apparel costs as much as a cup of coffee, and some consumers wear clothes for only half the amount of time spent to make them.

Yet fondness for mass-produced apparel is considered bad taste. Even the shopping mall full of chain stores promotes: “This isn’t mainstream. This is street style.”

The European Fashion Award FASH 2016 with the subject “Change” is searching for visions of a new era. How can fashion react to all these changes? Should there be more adaptation, subversive strategies, or should we dream completely new dreams? Who will ride the wave of change and claim the future?

PRIZES

The award purse totals 80,000 Euro and is valued with the following prizes:

– Photo shoots with the renowned fashion photographer Franco P. Tettamanti. All winners may use these pictures for their websites.
– A graphically sophisticated catalogue
– Professional media work, incl. an own microsite on www.sdbi.de.

– Awards ceremony
– Participation in the network of SDBI and in the mentoring program founded in 2014
– Cash prizes of 10,000 Euro

The European Fashion Award FASH 2016 will be presented in two categories.
Students: 1st Prize: 2,500 Euro / 2nd Prize: 1,500 Euro / 3rd Prize: 1,000 Euro
Graduates: 1st Prize: 2,500 Euro / 2nd Prize: 1,500 Euro / 3rd Prize: 1,000 Euro

The jury reserves the right to present special mentions. These feature a cash prize of 500 Euro.

As an addition form of special honor the jury may decide to permanently include selected documentations and presentation charts into the Archive of the Stiftung der Deutschen Bekleidungsindustrie.

The jury reserves the right to distribute prizes in a different manner as shown in the competition information.

SCHEDULE

• Registration Deadline: August, 31, 2015
• Submission Deadline: September, 25th, 2015
All materials must be received in Munich on or before this date. Please take into account any required customs processing time for submission from non-EU countries as well as from Switzerland. Details
• Jury Meeting: Mid October 2015
• Participants will be notified in October.
• Photo Shoot: Expected November 2015 in Berlin

To learn more about the competition requirements and to submit your application, go here. 

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - WOMEN'S KEY DENIM TREND . 70'S CHIC . F/W 2016-17

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - WOMEN'S KEY DENIM TREND . 70'S CHIC . F/W 2016-17

barokah    5:12 AM   

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 Mens and Womens. You can shop for all of their trend reports in our Trendstop shop here.

To get your complimentary of Trendstop’s complete Spring/Summer 2015 Women’s Denim Forecast, containing 11 essential denim themes to help with your denim range planning, go here.

    Women's Key Denim Trend F/W 2016-17    

Denim undergoes a transformation for Fall/Winter 2016-17, as shapes are updated with a fresh range of fashion-forward themes. This week, WeConnectFashion readers are presented with 70’s Chic Denim, a womenswear trend that breathes new life into retro denim styles to create 70’s-inspired pieces with a clean, contemporary appeal.

       70’s CHIC DENIM            

Essential new season styles offer directional additions for the winter wardrobe, influenced by the worlds of sport, workwear, DIY culture and beyond. Pinpointed by Trendstop’s denim trend experts, discover how these F/W 2016-17 theme trends bring a wealth of innovative developments to Women’s denim collections, revamping everything from color, wash and surface to silhouette and detailing.

image courtesy Trendstop: Alexander McQueen Resort 2014, Txema Yeste, Valentino Pre-Fall 2015, Paris Street Style 2015.

    TONAL PATCHWORK    

Women’s denim introduces a 70’s mood with striking patchwork prints, executed in tonal denim blue shades. Clean lines enhance simple cuts, as seen in the form of cropped culottes and flared jeans. Meanwhile, more casual DIY looks can be created with pieced-together materials and raw edgings. Double-denim coordinations make a contemporary statement when formal jackets are styled with jeans.

image courtesy Trendstop: Milan Street Style 2015, Karen Walker Fall/Winter 2015-16, London Street Style 2015, Paris Street Style 2015.

    FLAT FINISH    

In the Flat Finish trend, Fall/Winter denim emerges with anti-treatment finishes and clean-cut designs. Purist shapes lend a chic appeal, from A-line mini dresses to longline coats. Wide-leg dungarees can be layered over a tactile roll-neck knit for a cozy winter 70’s look, as high-waist silhouettes and shirt collar details emphasize the modern-retro feel.

[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series by MELANIE BOYCHUK

[ INSPIRATION + ILLUSTRATION ] series by MELANIE BOYCHUK

barokah    4:17 AM   

Here is the latest Inspiration + Illustration series #3 for 2015 by Melanie Boychuk, illustrator contributor for FV. Here, she shows you her source of inspirations to create her illustration, source is Dress to Kill magazine Winter 2014.

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 from the illustrator.

DESIGN COMPETITION // SDBI.DE FASHION 2016

DESIGN COMPETITION // SDBI.DE FASHION 2016

barokah    6:33 PM   

The European Fashion Award FASH is an annual competition by the not-for-profit Stiftung der Deutschen Bekleidungsindustrie (German Fashion Industry Foundation), in short SDBI. Klaus Steilmann, at the time Europe’s largest manufacturer of women’s fashion, founded SDBI in 1978. 

     European Fashion Award FASH 2016 “Change”     

Prize of the Stiftung der Deutschen Bekleidungsindustrie (German Fashion Industry Foundation)

We are on the eve of a new era. The European Fashion Award FASH 2016 with the subject “Change” is searching for visions of a new era.

Wars, conflicts and catastrophes are not the only issues that change the way we view our world. There is no question: Digitalisation and globalisation enhance and facilitate our life, yet they also have a fundamental impact on the world. Smartphones make every networking attempt of the past look like a simple prelude. The start-up culture, shareconomy, co- creation, crowdsourcing and swapping, as well as the disruptive business models of international investors have created a completely new kind of economy. Hardly any industry remains unaffected by this change.

How can fashion react to all these changes? Should there be more adaptation, subversive strategies, or should we dream completely new dreams? Who will ride the wave of change and claim the future?

The contest is open to participants from all over the world especially talented design students of all disciplines, but especially from the fashion and textile design areas. Students of full age, currently enrolled in their fourth semester or higher are entitled to participate as well as Master/PhD students in their first semester. In a second category, final projects, theses and dissertations, as well as bachelor and masters projects can be submitted.

TIMELINE

Registrations is open from now until August 31st, 2015. The submission deadline is September, 25th, 2015. Find the detailed call on our website www.sdbi.de.

PRIZES

The award purse totals 80,000 Euro. Apart from financial awards of 10,000 Euro the prizewinners participate from the network of SDBI and in the mentoring program founded in

2014. In addition, their works will be presented professionally. The winning work will be photographed by the renowned fashion and portrait photographer Franco P. Tettamanti who is working for clients such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Akris, Vivienne Westwood.


JURY
A jury consisting of international design, industry, and media experts will select the award winners according to set criteria. The jury members are Franco P. Tettamanti (Paris), Margareta van den Bosch (Stockholm), who is as Creative Advisor responsible for the H&M Guest Collections,

Antonio Cristaudo (Florence), Global Marketing Development Manager of the world’s most important men’s fashion fair Pitti Uomo, and one of the world’s most knowledgeable Expert of young designers, Jutta Kraus (Paris/Los Angeles) who founded the brand Bernhard Willhelm alongside its namesake, the designers Michael Sontag and Joel S. Horwitz as well as Joachim Schirrmacher (all Berlin).

Platform for Young Designers

The European Fashion Award FASH is an annual competition by the not-for-profit Stiftung der Deutschen Bekleidungsindustrie (German Fashion Industry Foundation), in short SDBI. Klaus Steilmann, at the time Europe’s largest manufacturer of women’s fashion, founded SDBI in 1978. Today the work of SDBI is based on Messe München and the SDBI Circle of Friends: Allude, Bueronardin, Closed and Freitag.

Copyright Image FASH 2016: © Christof Nardin/SDBI

DESIGN COMPETITION // SAINT LOUIS FASHION FUND - EMERGING DESIGNER AWARD

DESIGN COMPETITION // SAINT LOUIS FASHION FUND - EMERGING DESIGNER AWARD

barokah    5:23 AM   

Saint Louis Fashion Fund, a new non-profit that includes leaders in the culture, fashion, higher education, law and business fields, the organization is continuing their mission to discover and support emerging designer talent through their second annual Emerging Designer Award.

Saint Louis Fashion Fund’s Emerging Designer Award was created in 2014 to support fashion designers throughout the United States. Each year, the winning designer receives a cash prize, one look produced by the Fund to sell in boutiques and on an e-commerce site, and mentoring by nationally recognized retail, PR/Marketing and professionals leaders – those who can help them take their careers to the next level.

The competition will give six finalists the opportunity to present their collection at Saint Louis Fashion Week and compete for the $25,000 grand prize. They will also receive editorial coverage, business mentoring from the Saint Louis Fashion Fund jury panel which includes Gary Wassner, designer Lisa Perry along with many other notables such as Fern Mallis and Stan Herman.

The winner will receive:

• $25,000 award to pursue his/her fashion design business plan
• Financial support, guidance and exposure from the St. Louis Fashion Fund to produce one look with 100% of the proceeds going to the St. Louis Fashion Fund
• A designer collaboration with an accessories brand negotiated by the Saint Louis Fashion Fund
• A pop-up shop/trunk show in a private home or retailer in Saint Louis
• A one-year long mentorship with industry professionals from the Saint Louis Fashion Fund jury panel

The deadline to apply Thursday, June 4, 2015 and to learn more and apply at the Saint Louis Fashion Fund Emerging Designer Award.

DESIGN COMPETITION // RACKED - YOUNG GUNS

DESIGN COMPETITION // RACKED - YOUNG GUNS

barokah    5:22 AM   

Racked is back with their third annual Young Guns Contest and is looking for the best up-and-coming designers. They want to discover a crop of 20 that aren’t quite yet a household name, but have amassed a good amount of notoriety like those in the 2014 class: jewelry designer Wing Yau of WWAKE, handbag label Mansur Gavriel and womenswear designer Rosie Assoulin.
Criteria and process:

Racked wants brands that have been in business for under two years or designers who are 35 and under that create women’s clothing and/or accessories.

The nomination process will be open for two weeks and they will call on a panel of fashion industry influentials to narrow down the list to 20 designers.

Designers should be nominated and they also welcome applicants to submit additional materials to help support their nomination. Fill out the submission form by April 20, 2015 and send along supporting documents to youngguns@racked.com.

To learn more, go to their website, Racked.com.

DESIGN COMPETITION // MAISONS DE MODE DESIGN COMPETITION

DESIGN COMPETITION // MAISONS DE MODE DESIGN COMPETITION

barokah    4:52 AM   

Who will follow in the footsteps of Laurence André, 2014’s Maisons de Mode Grand Prize winner who has now set up shop in Le Vestiaire in Roubaix?

This year, Maisons de Mode will offer up another Grand Prize of €25,000 for expanding the business and funding the collections of the most promising designer to join our project. It’s a fact that being a designer is not just about creating collections–it’s also about running your own business. Therefore, it’s necessary to have all elements of a label in order–from the creative side to the commercial and business sides. .

For the 2015 edition, a ready-made questionnaire will help you narrow down your answers and address how you approach important areas such as the financial necessities and the business of fashion.

To learn more and to submit your application/designs, go to Maisons De Mode's site here. 

Submission deadline is May 15th, 2015.

DESIGN COMPETITION // THE COUNCIL OF FASHION DESIGNERS OF AMERICA + ARTS THREAD

DESIGN COMPETITION // THE COUNCIL OF FASHION DESIGNERS OF AMERICA + ARTS THREAD

barokah    5:19 AM   

The CFDA+ certification has been created to recognize the best of the emerging talent coming from the fashion design programs globally. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has partnered with Arts Thread for this unprecedented opportunity, which will celebrate the “elite” in fashion design internationally.


The certification supports all aspects of the design process, acknowledging accomplishments in the areas of:
Research and concept
Design
Artisanal / Craft / Textile
Construction / Technical abilities
Illustration
Digital expertise
Color
Mastery of fabric and/or technique
Brand Communication


The CFDA has developed a platform where the industry can view the top tier of international fashion design talent, highlighting graduates who may have varied skillets, including but not limited to: 

An accomplished practitioner exhibiting high standards in time honored traditions;
A skillful inventor with a deep understanding of a craft;
A solid designer with great awareness of market and need;
A forward thinker expressing great ingenuity and a profound awareness of his/her own creativity.


Entry Requirements: Entry by invitation only. Schools are invited to submit qualified design students who will graduate/earn a BFA or MFA degree (or the equivalent) inclusive of those graduating in the academic year 2014-2015 (late 2014 for Australia/New Zealand).

Final submission deadline:  July 17th, 2015.  Go here to learn more. 

FEATURE // AIAIÉ - Zsanett Hegedűs . FASHION DESIGNER

FEATURE // AIAIÉ - Zsanett Hegedűs . FASHION DESIGNER

barokah    5:32 AM   

Our feature today is the SS15 collection of AIAIÉ, by their head designer Zsanett Hegedűs. The European Bauhaus movement inspired the pieces showing the double shadows of the silver age of the 30s, saluting the work of Kertész, Moholy-Nagy and Munkácsi.

The Hungarian eye – does this idea exist in European culture at all? Presumably not, but specifically Central-European careers do unequivocally exist. Kertész, Moholy-Nagy, Munkácsi. Irreplaceable, exquisite, creative eyes. The sensuous imprint of reality through a unique optic. Light created by darkness, shadows defining bodies, the reorganization of our known world in the pay of an ideal. The learning from opportunities of a lifetime, lost forever. Shadowgraph.

The 30s was the silver age. We move together with Europe, fit among the puzzle pieces of intellectual life. What we create is world-class level with a double shadow behind it. A specific Central-European start, however, the melancholic relationship with roots always overshadows the recognition of excellence. Born as extraordinary, fighting for your success, but never forgetting where you come from.


The SHADOWGRAPH collection is an exhortative imprint of this double shadow. The architectural, photographic and sartorial sophistication gives a precise description of the era. It is not narrative but disturbing, it does not quote correctly but makes you give answers.

"The starting point for the inspiration was a fantastically organized exhibition in Balatonfüred, in the Vaszary Villa. It introduced André Kerétsz’s career path, thematically, with original photos. It was most likely this exhibition that worked in me when I chose Hungarian photographers as a subject, and an era when they took their most iconic photographs, between 1930 and 1950. This inspiration line was strengthened by a Munkácsy exhibition at Ludwig, and Blumenfeld’s exhibition at the Somerset House. They used light and shadows, viewpoints, interconnecting ideas and composition in a way that marked an era. Logically, Moholy-Nagy and the Bauhaus movement was associated with them in me, and this became more and more accentuated with time,” says Zsanett about the collection. “To position myself in the aspect of the great ones, to draw an instructive picture with my own means was a real challenge for me. The perfect lines of fine cut continuously cross the haute couture world of shadows and lens projections, creating the shadowgraph of my thoughts about the silver era, which seems to be imaginary and unreal by now.”

The SHADOWGRAPH collection debuted on the runway of Vancouver Fashion Week in September 2014. VOGUE chose 15 from the 70 designers, AIAIÉ among them, the runway photos of which were published on Vogue.uk and Glamour.uk as well.

AIAIÉ / SOCIAL MEDIA

Web / aiaie.wordpress.com

Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/AiaieBespokeDesign

Instagram / @hegeduszsanett

Pinterest / http://www.pinterest.com/aiaiedesign

Not Just a Label / https://www.notjustalabel.com/designer/aiaie

© AIAIÉ - Zsanett Hegedűs - all rights reserved. 

DESIGN COMPETITION // FASHIONCLASH

DESIGN COMPETITION // FASHIONCLASH

barokah    6:11 AM   

OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES  for FASHIONCLASH 

Designers and artists are invited to sign up for the fashion show program, exhibition, FASHIONCLASH Market and the FASHIONCLASH Side Program. Participants of the festival also have the chance to win several awards including the FASHIONCLASH Festival Award worth 5,000 Euros, KALTBLUT Magazine Award and various other Awards.

FASHIONCLASH Festival 2014, the 7th edition of the international and interdisciplinary fashion festival takes place June 11-14 2014 in Maastricht, The Netherlands.

The 4-day festival program with fashion shows, exhibitions, fashion film, theatre and dance performances, pop-up stores, lectures, workshops and the Side Program, gives promising talent from all over the world the opportunity to show their work to a diverse international audience and industry professionals. The festival is a reflection of what is going on within the international fashion scene in the new generation of designers; imagination of the zeitgeist of contemporary fashion design through the eyes of the new generation of designers and artists. 

FCF festival provides platform to more than 100 promising talents from all over the world and is a unique opportunity to discover talent and to get inspired through the art of fashion. Since the first edition in 2009 over 800 talents coming from 40 different countries have participated at FASHIONCLASH Festival.

Deadline: March 01 2015

To learn more and to submit your designs, go here.

INSPIRATION // HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2014

INSPIRATION // HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2014

barokah    7:23 AM   

WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

MAY YOU  ENJOY THIS TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

xoxox

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRANKFURT STYLE AWARD

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRANKFURT STYLE AWARD

barokah    4:51 AM   

Design talents from all over the world are called upon to let their creativity reign free for the 8th Frankfurt STYLE AWARD.   The motto 2015, PIONEERING DESTINY, calls for young talents to show innovation and a pioneering spirit by transcending limitations and creating new from old.

There will be a total of 15 prizes worth up to 50.000 € will be awarded, including attractive non- cash prizes and internships.

All application materials must be submitted by February 16th, 2015.  To learn more and to submit your application, go here. 

Below are 2014 design submissions and you can view the rest here. 

      NORA WENZLAWIAK      

     MARICA LUNA TULLIO       

     JUDITH  HAUSER     

DESIGN COMPETITION // WGSN GLOBAL FASHION AWARDS 2015

DESIGN COMPETITION // WGSN GLOBAL FASHION AWARDS 2015

barokah    5:46 AM   

Editorial via WGSN

WGSN GLOBAL FASHION AWARDS 2015

The WGSN Global Fashion Awards are staged by WGSN, the world’s leading trend and style forecaster, and international events group, i2i Events. The Awards celebrate and reward what’s NEW and what’s NEXT in fashion from breakthrough design talent to innovation in design, buying, retail and etail. Our next Awards ceremony will be held in 2015 along with an exciting new event for the fashion and creative industries, details of which will be announced here soon.

Judged by an elite panel of international experts and attracting entries from more than 50 countries, these are the only fashion awards to recognize achievement on a global scale.

Our fifth awards ceremony will be celebrated in style at a star-studded gala ceremony at The Park Lane Hotel in London.

London: Thursday 14 May 2015, The Park Lane Hotel

Please register to begin the entry process. You can revisit your entry to edit and add information at any point before submitting but all entries must be submitted before the DEADLINE OF 6 DECEMBER 2014. If your entry has been successfully shortlisted, you will be informed at the end of January 2015. 

Go here to learn more and submit your designs. 

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY 0 NAIVE TRIBALISM

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY 0 NAIVE TRIBALISM

barokah    5:08 AM   

CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 15 December, 2014, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 16 December, 2014, 6pm CET

It’s that time of year again: the Berlin skies have turned a stubborn gray, a chilly wind has started to blow unceasingly, and the beautiful colors of fall are starting to give way to the monochromatic coldness of winter. So let’s leave the real world behind and venture forth on another one of our exciting explorations, shall we?

Yes for this month’s “Naive Tribalism” challenge we’re asking you to explore the striking patterns and sumptuous colors of tribal artworks. Think crudely drawn markings and simple patterns, rough etchings of tropical flowers and wildlife, and the lush swampy colors of the heart of the jungle.

This competition is for scarves. As always, don’t forget that your print might need to be adjusted to fit the appropriate template. All templates are marked with design specifications to help you get your design just right. Please note that all Front Row Society templates may differ slightly from final manufacturing specifications, so make sure your print is versatile and flexible enough for production.

What can you win?

Each winner receives a one-off immediate prize of 200€ . plus one of their products when it arrives in stock. But that is not all - each & every time we sell 500 pieces of your design, you will receive an additional €200. This means that FRS can continue to embody the spirit of fashion democracy, rewarding our top designs again...and again...and again! We will also conduct an interview with the winner, publicizing their design across the fashion community in Berlin and worldwide.

Go here to learn more and to submit your designs.

DESIGN COMPETITION // DESIGN A BAG

DESIGN COMPETITION // DESIGN A BAG

barokah    5:53 AM   

Design-A-Bag Competition, organized by Fashion Access trade fair, is open to designers and design students all over the world. It uniquely takes place via an online platform, allowing participants to submit their design illustrations from anywhere, at any time. 

The event brings together a global design community, cultivates innovation, and keeps Fashion Access plugged in with talents from various…cultures and backgrounds. 

Winners will be selected by professional judges from the fashion industry and to win a trip to the Awards Presentation Ceremony at Fashion Access March 2015 in Hong Kong. 

Cash Prizes from USD500 to USD1500 are to be awarded to winners in various categories.

Submission deadline is January 9, 2015  

For inquiries: dab@designaccess-fa.com

Check out 2014 past winners below from the Urban Super Fashion and Night Life Super Fashion categories.  

    URBAN SUPER FASHION    

Student Group Winner - 2014


"WinWinBag"by Anneli Alton, Estonia  - School: Tartu Art College

    NIGHTLIFE SUPER FASHION    

Designer Group Winner - 2014

"F.A.N. (Fantastic Asia Night)"by Wong Wing Lung Anode, Hong Kong - Freelance Designer

FEATURE // MARTIJN VAN STRIEN . FASHION DESIGNER

FEATURE // MARTIJN VAN STRIEN . FASHION DESIGNER

barokah    5:29 AM   

We are re-featuring talented Fashion Designer Martijn van Strien who has recently launched an experimental fashion label called m p h v s.

If ever the worlds of fashion and science were located on two different sides of the universe, Martijn van Strien is well on this way to assemble them together into one perfect dark harmony. He creates a world where anything is possible and constantly changing. Urban becomes rural, ugly turns into beauty and rainbows come in black and white. Ever future-focused, his aim is to make the best possible version of everything. Textile design might just be the beginning.

Van Strien’s interest in the technical side of fashion and design made him stand out at the Design Academy Eindhoven where he graduated in December 2012. There he specialised in textile design and trend forecasting. Skills and knowledge he developed further at the Textile Department of Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, focusing on handcrafts and textile manufacturing. 

His two graduation projects at DAE, Threads for Cockaigne and Dystopian Brutalist Outerwear, received wide international praise and recognition. Both collections arose from imaginative worlds and abstract concepts. The first found inspiration in craftsmanship from the past, Medieval tales in particular. While the second explored future and ‘sustainable’ adaptations of textile design. For this he was awarded a prestigious ‘Keep an Eye’ grant during the Dutch Design Week, to continue designing and experimenting with various materials. This grant was used to develop a new collection and launch a new experimental fashion label, mphvs, in October 2014.

His interest in future-focused and sustainable fashion, brought him to Antwerp, where he assisted fashion designer Bruno Pieters at Honest By. Besides exploring material sourcing, his work included all the Honest by graphic design, website, publicity and organising a book project. 

 ‘’Nothing endures but change’’, (Heraclitus) and in the case of Van Strien this craving for evolution has become a recurring element in his work. Intrigued by the speed of fashion, standing still will never be an option for the young creator. In order to do this, it is important to keep your eyes open at all times, discovering and analysing new things. Preferably with one eye peeking into the future. 

At the same time, he likes the mystery of not knowing how something is constructed. It is this curiosity that makes him want to take a new approach to ‘sustainable’ fashion, working with recycled or organic-based synthetic materials instead of the old fashioned eco materials like organic hemp or cotton. He plans to develop his expertise in textile design through partnerships with established studios in the fashion industry. 

In the world of Martijn van Strien anything is possible, styled and constantly evolving.

www.martijnvanstrien.com

www.mphvs.com

© Martijn van Strien - all rights reserved.  

mphvs

contra • dictions

"Here the boundaries meet and all contradictions exist side by side." - Fyodor Dostoevsky in 'The Brothers Karamazov'.

Inspired by a man who travels the edges of his existence. 

The cuts and patterns reflect his journey and originated in the buildings, bridges and other man-made structures he passed. 

Made using high-tech equipment to turn unconventional materials into wearable pieces, this collection is an exploration into the future of fashion. Taking a parallel path to the opportunities 3d-printing brings to product design, this technique makes one-of-a-kind, custom garments possible to exactly fit the “consumer’s” size and demands. A 21st century approach to haute couture.

Collection:

The shapes are inspired by architecture. They’re kept simple and square because the main focus is on the material. It’s a ‘unisex’ collection because I don’t believe in the difference between men and women. Physically there doesn’t have to be much difference, so also what they wear can be similar. The pieces are all made from one and the same material, a pvc tarp in either black or white. All seams are welded in straight lines

Material:

The material came from a long research into the possibilities of making heavy industrial materials lighter, flexible and more wearable. The goal was to add different qualities to one piece of material to eliminate the need to use different materials in one garment. All holes and outlines are cut into the material by using a laser cutter. Which makes it easy to adapt a garment to specific sizes, prints or other requirements. Each garment can be unique, there is no need to mass-produce large amounts of the same garment.

Mood:

The mood of the collection is inspired by a man traveling the edges of his existence. Its about staying on the move, visiting different places, looking for the unknown in search of yourself. It’s about being confused and lost and liking it, about perpetual change. About the contrast between real and unreal, between organic and geometric, alive and dead, material and no material.

image credits:

photos.  Olya Oleinic

hair & make-up.  Cristina Vila

models.  Ian @ FIC  &  Katie @ Paparazzi

www.mphvs.com

www.martijnvanstrien.com

for more info: 

press@martijnvanstrien.com

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY - PASTEL ABSTRACTION

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY - PASTEL ABSTRACTION

barokah    5:12 AM   

CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 15 November, 2014, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 16 November, 2014, 6pm CET

As the skies turn greyer and the wind starts to bring a frosty chill breezing around us, we’re feeling in need of a little comforting here at Front Row Society. So for this month’s scarves challenge, we’ve decided to indulge our sweet tooth with a delectable array of sugary shades in our “Pastel Abstraction” challenge. Think simple poster style graphics in vintage sweet shop shades of candy floss pink and lemon sherbet; or contrast soft clouds of baby blues and dreamy purples with bold geometric forms. 

This competition is for scarves. As always, don’t forget that your print might need to be adjusted to fit the appropriate template. All templates are marked with design specifications to help you get your design just right. Please note that all Front Row Society templates may differ slightly from final manufacturing specifications, so make sure your print is versatile and flexible enough for production.

What can you win?

Each winner receives a one-off immediate prize of 200€ . plus one of their products when it arrives in stock. But that is not all - each & every time we sell 500 pieces of your design, you will receive an additional €200. This means that FRS can continue to embody the spirit of fashion democracy, rewarding our top designs again...and again...and again! We will also conduct an interview with the winner, publicizing their design across the fashion community in Berlin and worldwide.

Go here to learn more and to submit your designs.

DESIGN COMPETITION // FASHION SCOUT - AW15 . LONDON + PARIS

DESIGN COMPETITION // FASHION SCOUT - AW15 . LONDON + PARIS

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Editorial via Fashion Scout

We are pleased to announce that applications for the AW15 London and Paris showcases are now open.

From the 20th to the 24th February, Fashion Scout London will take place for another season at the Freemasons’ Hall in Covent Garden, London over the five days of London Fashion Week. Showcasing the very best in upcoming fashion talent, designers can apply to show their collections as catwalk shows, presentations or part of our exhibition.

This season’s applications will also open for the prestigious and highly desired Merit Award, won by Gyo Yuni Kimchoe this season. The Merit Award new talent initiative is worth £25,000 over three seasons and is responsible for the launch of design careers including that of William Tempest, David Koma, Hermione De Paula, Eudon Choi, Georgia Harding, Leutton Postle, Phoebe English, as well as Xiao Li. The Merit Award is open to new womenswear designers who have already graduated and wish to show during London Fashion Week.

Additionally, new designers can apply for the Ones to Watch collaborative showcase. Known as the first and best place to see the future of UK and International design talent, the Ones to Watch provides four designers with a high profile catwalk show and, along with the Merit Award show, attracts an audience of both buyers and press season after season.

Fashion Scout Paris will also return to its Paris home in the heart of Marais, where designers will be able to individually display their collections to the elite fashion Industry. Visitors to the Fashion Scout Paris Showroom last season included Anna Wintour, Hamish Bowles, Lucinda Chambers, Fran Burns, Sarah Mower, Sara Maino, Worldwide Vogue and Worldwide Elle. 

Visit Fashion Scout's website here to learn more.  Designers are selected by a panel of industry experts in November 2014.

To request an application pack and for full information, please email: press@fashionscoutevents.com.

DESIGNER COMPETITION + EVENT // LONDON FASHION WEEK 2015

DESIGNER COMPETITION + EVENT // LONDON FASHION WEEK 2015

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London Fashion Week will take place from February 20th - 24th, 2015. 

                                         
CATWALK
The catwalk schedule is suitable for designers wishing to show their ready-to-wear collection on the ‘runway’ to an audience of 350+ with one specified time slot and no repeat shows/sittings.

PRESENTATION
More and more designers are choosing to show in an intimate style presentation or through a static installation. Designers wishing to show in this way are more relevant to the presentation schedule.

Presentations must run over a minimum of 2 hours or up to a full day so as not to clash directly with a catwalk show.  The presentation slots are interspersed with the catwalk slots on the official schedule. Please see the downloadable version of September's schedule here.

DIGITAL SCHEDULE
Designers who wish to show on the digital presentation schedule must showcase their collection alongside their film within a 2-4 hour film screening. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 7th November 2014.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

• Your collection should consist of women’s ready-to-wear.
• You should have been in business for at least 3 years and have a minimum of 6 stockists - 1 of which must be a UK retailer. If you have been in business for less than 3 years, you should look at applying for NEWGEN support. Information on NEWGEN can be found at www.britishfashioncouncil.com/newgen

Applications will be reviewed by an advisory panel comprised of leading opinion formers, press and retail representatives.

Visit London Fashion Week website here to learn more and submit your application.

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY - PAPERCUT ORNAMENTS

DESIGN COMPETITION // FRONT ROW SOCIETY - PAPERCUT ORNAMENTS

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CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 15 October, 2014, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 16 October, 2014, 6pm CET

There’s something wonderfully inviting about a blank piece of paper, lying unmarked, clean and pristine. It seems ripe with creative potential, as though waiting for that first brush stroke or pencil line. But this month, what if instead of adding to that sheet of paper, we take something away?

For our latest scarves challenge we’re asking you to explore the infinite possibilities of papercutting. Think tiny intricate patterns, formed with all the precision of a laser, explosions of detail and elaborate designs. From ultra modern geometric designs to flowing botanical fantasies, this simple art offers up a dizzying range of possibilities – just watch this space.

This competition is for scarves. As always, don’t forget that your print might need to be adjusted to fit the appropriate template. All templates are marked with design specifications to help you get your design just right. Please note that all Front Row Society templates may differ slightly from final manufacturing specifications, so make sure your print is versatile and flexible enough for production.

What can you win?

Each winner receives a one-off immediate prize of 200€ . plus one of their products when it arrives in stock. But that is not all - each & every time we sell 500 pieces of your design, you will receive an additional €200. This means that FRS can continue to embody the spirit of fashion democracy, rewarding our top designs again...and again...and again! We will also conduct an interview with the winner, publicizing their design across the fashion community in Berlin and worldwide.

Go here to learn more about the competition and to submit your designs,