of interest…..
March 16, 2010 Leave a comment
Look at these – aren’t they sweet!? all made from gorgeous printed fabrics by a lady called Apolline. She finishes each one by hand in her Studio based in Paris – aaah what a nice life!
Sourced from an online magazine called Selvedge Magazine - great for textile ideas and Interior Design Suggestions.
January 29, 2010 Leave a comment
October 28, 2009 Leave a comment
I came accross Kate Rawlinson via Kathleen’s posts on Fashion Incubator. These photos show pieces from Kate’s final collection while studying at London College of Fashion (more at Flickr). Her talent is in cutting and constructing the garments to line up stripes or checks perfectly. Read Kathleen’s original post, then if you fancy a challenge see if you can sketch out the pattern for this dress:
October 16, 2009 Leave a comment
Check out the beautiful craft-art clothing and accessories created by Mina d’Ornano at LuxuryCulture.com. The interview has some inights into how she finds inspiration and develops it.
June 25, 2009 Leave a comment
Kathleen Fasanella of Fashion Incubator has released part of her book Entrepreneur’s Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing online for free. Check it out here to get the inside story of the fashion manufacturing industry.
June 16, 2009 Leave a comment
If you feel like a nerd when it comes to seams, then you might enjoy this too …
Fashion Incubator has put together an entry on seam classifications that were originally drawn up for US military use. You may find them useful in deciding the best seam or finish to use, or to specify to a contractor what you want. There is also a simplified 6-page version with notes on typical use of each seam.
April 23, 2009 Leave a comment
Viktor & Rolf have designed costumes for romantic comedy opera Der Freischütz, which opens at the Festspielhaus in Baden-Baden on may 30th. They described the designing process as comic-strip-like, and have used Swarovski crystals in abundance to make the costumes shimmer under the stage lighting.
Watch a video of the costumes in production, half is in English, but it’s highly visual.
April 21, 2009 Leave a comment
Stoll is a flat-knitting machine company that pioneers new technology and techniques to push the boundaries of knit design. Check out their Trend Collection Autumn/Winter 09/10 and New Trend Collection 2010 for loads of inspiration.
April 21, 2009 Leave a comment
FashionBook.com provides online portfolios for fashion photographers, hair and make-up artists, agents, illustrators, and stylists. Check out the work of make-up artists such as Jorge Serio and stylists such as Timothy Reukauf.
April 3, 2009 Leave a comment
Pesicides Action Network has produced a new guide for fashion students about organic cotton and ethical fashion. Moral Fibre is a collection of interviews with seven pioneers of the ethical evolution in fashion, as well as profiles of nine winners of the Organic by Design grant, the new generation who want to create an ethical and environmentally responsible fashion industry.
Moral Fibre will allow fashion students to gain inspiration and knowledge from those already involved in creating ethical fashion. It is a guide to better understanding how organic cotton suppliers work and learn from the experiences of seasoned designers.
