9.30.2013

DESIGN CONTEST // FRONT ROW SOCIETY . ILLUSTRATED DREAMS


Editorial via Front Row Society

CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 15 October, 2013, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 16 October, 2013, 6pm CET

The secret's finally out! FRS is adding yet another new member to the FRS family: Sweaters

Last month, we asked you to submerse yourself in abstract washes of color in our “Marbleous World” challenge – and this month, we want you to do the exact opposite! For the “Illustrated Dreams” challenge it’s time to pick up your pencils & get sketching, ‘cause for this special Facebook challenge, FRS is going graphic!

Let your imagination run riot as you design your dream shirt – from cutesy owls & sheep drawings to mind-blowing Dali-esque figures, the sky’s the limit! All we ask is that you keep colors to a minimum, and please, no digital glyphs – we want these designs done the old fashioned way!

Think you're ready for some exposure this fall? Head to www.facebook.com/frontrowsociety to enter!

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.

9.27.2013

[ INSPIRATIONS PRINT + PATTERN ] KUKKA by Laura Luchtman



FV contributor Laura Luchtman from Kukka  [INSPIRATIONS + PRINT ] series. Laura's background is in the field of Surface/Textile Design and Fashion Illustration and specializes in Bodyfashion.  Visit her site Kukka.com

*Layout image is exclusive to FV and may not be copied without proper permission.

9.26.2013

TRENDS // ZOOM ON FASHION TRENDS - A/W 2014-15 + S/S 2015

Zoom on Fashion Trends is a publication is a summarizing the leading trend forecasting agencies of A/W 2014-15 trends in womenswear and menswear.  This issue also features the fabrics forecast for Summer 2015.  Colour palettes are presented with the closest matches from the Pantone For Fashion + Home system.  To order your copy, go here.








9.25.2013

[ 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.

9.24.2013

TRENDS // LENZING FIBERS - SPRING/SUMMER 2015

 Lenzing fibers can be used for many applications in the fashion industry. It creates features in textiles and fabrics that end consumers - but also fashion designers - appreciate: brilliant colors, high wearing comfort, breathability, and a smooth flow. Lenzing also commisions fashion experts and trend researchers worldwide to identifty the fashion trends of future seasons and to present them to you as quickly as possible.

Here is their latest information on Spring/Summer 2015, go here to read the entire editorial and view additional images.








9.23.2013

TRENDS // TEXWORLD - A/W 2014-15

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.

















9.20.2013

DESIGN CONTEST // MIAMI FASHION WEEK




The Miami Beach International Fashion Week will host the 7th annual design competition as organizers search for designers and artists in the world to spotlight in the "NEW STARS IN FASHION INSTALLATION" at the 16th annual MFW. 

The following design competitions are:

  • Emerging Women's Wear Designer
  • Emerging Men's Wear Designer
  • Handbag Designer
  • Jewelry Designer
  • Fashion Student
  • Graphic Artist Student

To learn more about each competition's requirements, rules of submissions and where to submit your work, read more at.... Miami Fashion Week and go to COMPETITION.

MIAMI BEACH INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK - final submissions 3/31/2014
Finalists will be announced on the MFW web site on April 15, 2014.

9.18.2013

TRENDS // DESIGN OPTIONS - S/S 2015

DESIGN OPTIONS is a Los Angeles based trend and color forecasting company, providing trends from a west coast perspective. Here is a peek of their early Spring/Summer 2015 palettes for Womens, Mens and Kids which debuted in NYC last month. 

Be sure to stop by and visit them at the tradeshows,  at the nest LA Textile Show at the California Market Center, Sept 30 - Oct 2  Go here to learn more about their services or contact West Coast rep, Tara Packer here

    PUNK ROCKERS     

Conspicuously rebellious and brashly divergent to tradtionalism... Punk Rockers.  Classic rose and cotton candy tones expressively fuse within a mixture of patent leather and sparkling trim.



   TROPICALI   

South of the equator where style is hot and the merengue music never stops... Tropicali.  Orange and pink tones of jasmine blossom and bird of paradise insinuate fragrant tropical essences.



   BLUE MAN GROUP    

The darker the dawn the brighter the day...Blue Man Group. Cerulean and cobalt blue tones display unforgettable accents on a backdrop of mercerized denim and pima cotton.




   ANIMAL KINGDOM    

Ferocious style paired with unending playfulness...Animal Kingdon.  Light beige and faded yellow shades accentuate leopard prints while adding the perfect touch of youthful vitality.



9.17.2013

TRENDS // BRASE DESIGN - A/W 2014-15

Brase Design is a fashion and home design studio. They provide design services creating and developing designs customized for their clients.  Their specific style is modern, unique and trendy.

Below is their Fall/Winter 2014/15 mood board.  To learn more about their services and to check out their informative blog to view the rest of their key trends, go here.  If you are attending the Indigo show in Paris this week, Sept 17-19 be sure to stop by at Stand 5U54 - Hall H5.



9.16.2013

DESIGN CONTEST // FRONT ROW SOCIETY - MARBLEOUS WORLD


Editorial via Front Row Society

CREATIVE BRIEF

Submission Deadline: 30 September, 2013, 6pm CET
Voting Starts: 01 October, 2013, 6pm CET


Put away that mouse pad & pick up a paintbrush – it’s time to get crafty & textural. For this month’s Marbleous World leggings design challenge we want you to immerse yourselves in thoughts of swirling paints, undulating marble formations, and rippling waters.

Feel free to channel Jackson Pollock and fling paint onto a canvas, or go back to your kindergarten days and play with dropping inks into water – the choice is yours!

This competition is for leggings, and we're looking for placement or repeated prints - which means you can play with your design as much as you want! 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 FRS 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.

9.13.2013

TRENDS // COLLEZIONI . A/W 2014 - 15 + SS 2015

Here is the latest textile trend issue from Collezioni.  This issue is a comprehensive issue with, SS 2015 inspirations, AW 2014-15 fabrics, accessories, denim, and techno fabrics plus SS 2014 bestseller fabrics. There are also several reports from different exhibitions like Milano Unica, Pitti Filati and Le Cuir à Paris.  You can order your copy here.


9.12.2013

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK . NY FASHION WEEK 2013 HIGHLIGHTS PART I

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.  You can also now buy their A/W 14-15 Part I and II Print Trend Report.

Below is a preview of their New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014 Print Highlights Part I.  You can view their entire report here.

Patternbank brings you the highlights from New York S/S 2014 Fashion Week. This is the first instalment where we have selected designers showing key print trends for Spring / Summer 2014. Watch out for Part 2 which will follow shortly and also the up and coming London, Milan and Paris Shows which we will also be covering here at Patternbank.

    NICOLE MILLER   

Floral and Print mix – Blurred and double exposed Prints – Shared & Fractured Looks – Intense Micro Kaleidoscope Effects  - Painted Floral – Abstract Texture Combinations
Nicole Miller photos via Style.com



    BCBG  MAX AZRIA   

Hand Painted Florals – Pattern build ups - Flowing Florals – Distorted Beauty – Monochrome Expression – Ink Marked Pattern – Sectioned structure

BCBG Max Azria photos via Vogue.com



   DIANE VON FURSTENBURG   

Tribal References – Linear Patter – Gradient In-fill Pattern – African Animals - Light Distortion – Graphic Pattern
Diane Von Frustenberg photos via Style.com


9.10.2013

TRENDS // SPLASH LTD - A/W 2014 PRINTS AND GRAPHICS

Splash Limited Design Studios who is based in New York City is a full service art studio and agency providing services for the fashion and home industry over the last 25 years. They have serviced thousands of designers from Abercrombie to Oscar de la Renta with fresh original and custom artwork, print ready files, digital fabric printing and more.  They have recently added a new service, s.l.i.d.e providing 24/7 a revolutionary website giving you the hottest forecasted print trends.  To learn more about them and their services, go here.  Below is their Print and Graphics Report for the A/W 2014 season.



9.09.2013

[ TREND REPORT ] FLORALS by Marina Araujo Alvarez




Today's post [ TREND REPORT ] FLORALS, 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.

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