TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PRINT + PATTERN TREND REPORT . A/W 2014-15

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PRINT + PATTERN TREND REPORT . A/W 2014-15

barokah    5:14 AM   

Here is Patternbank's latest Print & Pattern Trend Report for Autumn/Winter 2014/15.  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.  Go here to view and purchase the report. 

In this report Patternbank delivers the key Autumn/Winter 2014/15 print and pattern trends seen at the recent New York, London, Paris and Milan Runway shows. Our trend team have analysed all the relevant designers collections to capture the seasonal key print trends and colour stories from the shows. This handy report brings you the key print insights making this report an essential tool for your seasonal print and pattern developments.

• 11 print trend stories for Autumn/Winter 2014/15

• 38 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence

• Over 200 on trend hand-picked images

• Covers New York, London, Paris & Milan A/W 2014/15 shows

• 4 colour trends for Autumn/Winter 2014/15

• $50 via PayPal

This 38 page report includes 11 inspirational print trends :

Arts & Crafts / Wing Detail / Constructed & Colour Blocked / Crazy Cartoons / Heraldry & Badges / High Contrast / Paint Splatters / Photographic Blow-Ups / Over the Rainbow / Stars & Spots / Whimsical Animals

DESIGN COMPETITION // MILLI MILLU . STREET-CHIC STYLED LOOK

DESIGN COMPETITION // MILLI MILLU . STREET-CHIC STYLED LOOK

barokah    5:17 AM   

 PUT TOGETHER A STREET-CHIC STYLED LOOK FOR MILLI MILLU BY 

GLACEAU VITAMINWATER

Editorial via Talenthouse

Submit a photograph showing you in a street look designed by you.

Creative Brief

Chic, clever, luxurious and attainable, London-based luxury handbag brand, Milli Millu is a breath of fresh air in the handbag industry. Milli Millu believes any woman can be a great stylist, so they thought, why not have their customers and fans, alike, share their styling ideas for inspiration?

Milli Millu invites fashion designers from around the world to create a street-chic, styled look for the chance to be featured in Milli Millu’s social media outlets, as well as in Milli Millu's newsletter that goes to over 15,000 subscribers.

This amazing opportunity for fashion designers could help you get your foot in the door of the fashion industry so if you have a flair for style and an eye for fashion, Milli Millu would love to see and share

your ideas by submitting a photograph of yourself in   your proposed outfit.

Fashion Designers are welcome to take inspiration from Milli Millu’s Stylings Ideas section on the company website; we are looking for

fashion forward yet stylish looks.

Career Opportunities

The artist as selected by Milli Millu will receive:

• A Milli Millu Handbag!
• A photo-shoot session with the Milli Millu’s photographer and styling team (if based in the UK)
• A feature in Milli Millu’s Homepage and “Styling Ideas” section
• A feature in Milli Millu’s “Diary” alongside brand ambassadors, CEOs, and Fashion Editors
• Exposure across the brand’s social media outlets – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest
• An amazing chance to get featured in Milli Millu’s newsletter which goes out to over 15,000 subscribers
• $400 courtesy of glacéau vitaminwater

The artist as selected by the community and Milli Millu will receive*:

• Features across the brand's social media outlets with posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest
• $200 courtesy of glacéau vitaminwater

*The host will select from the top 10% of the highest voted submissions.

Schedule

Launch Date: December 09, 2013
Submit By: January 15, 2014
Voting Period: January 16, 2014 - January 23, 2014

Artist Selection: January 27, 2014

Each stage will close at 10am PST.

Go here to view the competition and here to submit your designs.

TRENDS // TEXWORLD - A/W 2014-15

TRENDS // TEXWORLD - A/W 2014-15

barokah    5:40 AM   

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.

Their next shows are scheduled in NYC, NY,  Jan 21-23, 2014 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and in Paris, France, Feb 17-20, 2014 at the Parc des Expositions Paris Le Bourget. Go here to learn more about attending their shows.

In their last show last week, their Trend Forum area was focused on the newest collections for the Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Season.  Here are some of their current trend information and you can download the entire comprehensive, 68 page report in PDF format, here. To view below images larger, select an image and a slideshow will appear.

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - S/S 2016 . NEUTRALS

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - S/S 2016 . NEUTRALS

barokah    9:26 AM   

A great resource for fashion and creative professionals is Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading 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.  To view Trendstop's site, check out the full details here.

Here are their early trend color indicator for the Spring/Summer 2016 palette.  To purchase a copy of their report, go here. 

     QUARTZ GRAY   

Image courtesy Trendstop: Fendi, Alexander Wang, Christian Dior, all Spring/Summer 2014, WHIT, Ditte Isager. 

A soft, barely-there shade of Quartz Gray has been highlighted as a key neutral for the new Spring/Summer season. Simple dresses look romantic with sheer fabrics at Fendi, while Alexander Wang's patent chunky sole shoes make a modern statement. Elsewhere, Christian Dior demonstrates a fresh update on a vintage look with satiny pleats on a midi skirt.

Image courtesy Trendstop: Roberto Cavalli, Parkchoonmoo, both Spring/Summer 2014, Anna Murray and Grace Winteringham from Patternity, Thakoon. 

This color is ideal for Junior and Contemporary Market collections, lending a clean, chic dimension to apparel and accessories alike. Roberto Cavalli opts for ethnic elegance with a tasseled and beaded dress, as Parkchoonmoo mixes matte and shine on a pair of peep-toe booties. Thakoon's fluid tailored pants appeal with a luxe tactility.

     OYSTER PINK   

Image courtesy Trendstop: Mulberry, Christopher Kane, Karen Walker, all Spring/Summer 2014, Kim Kyung Soo at Galerie Paris.

This creamy nude pink resonates with a hint of 40's-style glamour, lending a feminine finish to products. Mulberry's tonal striped ensemble feels elegantly summery, while Christopher Kane adds interest to a simple, demure two-piece with foil trim cut-outs. Karen Walker's ladylike leather bag feels expressly chic.

Image courtesy Trendstop: Christopher Kane, Miu Miu, Organic by John Patrick, all Spring/Summer 2014, Building Block Bags, Taisuke Koyama. 

Suitable for all Market levels, Oyster Pink is a versatile neutral that can be applied to a range of fabrications. Christopher Kane experiments with pairings of jersey and silk, as loose-fit linens feel effortless at Organic by John Patrick. Over at Miu Miu, supple leathers are shaped into striking knee-high lace-up boots.

DESIGN COMPETITION // DOMUS ACADEMY + VOGUE TALENTS - FASHION

DESIGN COMPETITION // DOMUS ACADEMY + VOGUE TALENTS - FASHION

barokah    4:45 AM   

Master in Fashion Design in partnership with Vogue Talents - September 2014

Call for Talents #3

Domus Academy and Vogue Talents want to motivate young talents who think outside the box, eager to make an intensive experience in the Italian design culture. Domus Academy is offering three scholarships to attend the September 2014 edition of the Master in Fashion Design.

If you believe that fashion design is not merely a stylistic technique giving shape to objects, but it’s a challenging activity that encourages creativity to achieve higher goals; if you’re interested in experiencing a cross-disciplinary approach, interweaving the world of fashion and accessories design; if you want to invest your future on developing and enhancing your fashion design sensitivity, your artistic, cultural and sociological knowledge choose Domus Academy.

Deadline 

The works must be mailed to Domus Academy by and not later than April 30th 2014. 

Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail on May 14th 2014.

Go here to learn more and to submit your application.

EVENT - DESIGN EXHIBITION // MONTH OF DESIGN LJUBLJANA - CALL FOR ENTRIES

EVENT - DESIGN EXHIBITION // MONTH OF DESIGN LJUBLJANA - CALL FOR ENTRIES

barokah    5:10 AM   

Fashion photo editorial -  Month of Design 2013. Photographer: Vid Vorsic, Collection: Eric Matyash

MONTH OF DESIGN LJUBLJANA  //  WWW.MONTHOFDESIGN.COM

For more than 10 years Slovenia’s capital has been all about design in October. The Month of Design Ljubljana is an unmissable ensemble of events exploring, evaluating and solving problems of living, bringing together creatives and businesses while encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue.

Month of Design is an annual festival of know-how and creativity in design. It offers platform for discourse focused on exploring the role of design in creative industries, business, culture and social practices. The main aim of Month of Design is to increase the competitiveness of businesses and society, establish knowledge transfers between developed and less developed economies, and emphasise the strategic, economic and cultural advantages of design. Month of Design aims to become an important cluster and the very special creative hub on the future map of Ljubljana, its hometown. This ambition is based on the right mix of sustainability, multiculturalism, legacy of dialogue, green self-sufficiency, manageable distances and large scale urban planning.

This year Month of Design is taking place in the abandoned premises of printing house Mladinska Knjiga in Ljubljana, 6 October - 6 November 2014. Its motto: “It is possible!”. Speaking of fashion design, the highlights of this year’s festival will be the international fashion and product design exhibition of South-East Europe “Brands & Signs”, and the conceptual international fashion design exhibition “The Identity”,showcasing designs of carefully selected creatives from all over the globe. Fashion related activities will be curated by Eric Maj Potocnik and Matjaz Plosinjak. Furthermore Month of Design will also offer a diverse rage of conferences, discussions and workshops.

BRANDS & SIGNS EXHIBITION  //  Call for entries open until 1 August 2014

An international fashion and product design exhibition Brands & Signs, showcasing a selection of original, innovative, well made products from the region of South-East Europe, will be one of the highlights of the Slovenian annual design-related festival Month of Design Ljubljana 2014 (6 October - 6 November 2014). The geographical position of Slovenia, located right in between the Alps in Central Europe and the Balkan Peninsula, makes it a gateway into the South-East Europe.



Exhibition is open to individual designers, teams and companies of South-East Europe (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro,  Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey) from environmental care, labour, transport, urban planning, gaming, society and fashion. Speaking of fashion, designers are invited to apply within the following categories: ready to wear, haute couture, avant-garde, designer footwear, accessories and jewelry. Furthermore designers and brands are invited to offer their products in the pop-up and online store of Month of Design and can also take a part in short public presentations titled Stage 180. Among showcased products the jury of Month of Design will award the best of them.

Designers interested in applying for Brands & Signs can find more information online.

//  CALL FOR ENTRIES:

http://mesecoblikovanja.com/images/info/Brands_and_Signs-Call-for-Entries.pdf

//  FAQ: 

http://mesecoblikovanja.com/images/info/Frequently%20-asked-questions-Brands-and-Signs.pdf

//  ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM: 

http://mesecoblikovanja.com/cms/form_builder/#/forms/publish/25

DESIGN COMPETITION // INTERNATIONAL TALENT SUPPORT - FASHION/ACCESSORIES/JEWELRY/ARTWORK

DESIGN COMPETITION // INTERNATIONAL TALENT SUPPORT - FASHION/ACCESSORIES/JEWELRY/ARTWORK

barokah    5:10 AM   

International Talent Support is a platform for creative minds, now in its thirteenth edition. It was created to offer visibility, support and a voice to young talents from every corner of the earth, and continues to do so. It gives young designers the chance to set their creativity free through financial opportunities, work placements and the chance to have their work shown to a jury made up of real experts.

ITS provides real opportunities and represents a bridge between young designers and the fashion industry. All of the work placements, internships and special projects granted to the finalists after the event prove it. In our Past Finalists Today section you can appreciate where our finalists work now and who is receiving recognition for their own brand. Furthermore, we collaborate regularly for work placements with several brands like Diesel, Antonio Marras, MaxMara, Armani and Viktor & Rolf, to mention but a few. Major industry players also offer their support.

TIMELINE

• Deadline to Enroll - March 24, 2014 
• Pre-selection of Finalists - End of April 2014
• Finals in Trieste, Italy -  July 11-12, 2014

ITS consists of 4 competition fields and offers many prizes you can view here:

ITS FASHION

The established fashion competition for final year students of fashion design schools and young designers has reached its thirteenth edition. The bridge between schools and the fashion industry year after year, giving students and designers exposure, internships and work opportunities.

ITS started out as a fashion competition and fashion is and always will be a big part of our DNA. Fashion is also at the core of the development of the other contest areas. It would have been much more difficult to arrive this far without the support of a major brand like DIESEL that joined us since the very beginning providing tangible support especially through the assignment of the Diesel Award, a life-changing experience for one of the fashion competition finalists.

Go here to learn more about the Fashion Competition and to submit  your designs.

ITS ACCESSORIES

The only competition in the world which embraces each and every field of accessories design (from footwear to hardwear, softwear and bodywear) is back for its ninth year.

ITS ACCESSORIES is organised in partnership with YKK, an international group of companies with a leading position in the fastenings industry that strongly believes in supporting creativity. The accessories competition allows YKK to explore the many out-of-the-ordinary creations that can be produced with innovative uses of their fastenings.

Go here to learn more about the Accessories Competition and to submit  your designs.

ITS JEWELRY

An international contest started in 2011 and now in its fourth edition, exclusively dedicated to contemporary jewelry in all of its diverse forms, from rings to necklaces, earrings and more, intended for all jewelry students and young jewelry designers in the world.

SWAROVSKI is the premium brand for the finest crystals manufactured by Swarovski and is the main partner of ITS JEWELRY, providing all jewelry finalists with Swarovski crystals for their collections

Go here to learn more about the Jewelry Competition and to submit your designs.

ITS ARTWORK

This new competition field is based on the development of concepts. The project is dedicated to designers of ITS FASHION, ITS ACCESSORIES and ITS JEWELRY.

SWATCH has been defined many times as “the biggest art gallery in the world” and is the main partner of ITS ARTWORK. To ITS ARTWORK 2014 finalists, Swatch would like to offer the opportunity to depict and represent their own point of view on the Brand.

Go here to learn more about the Artwork Competition and to submit your designs.