April 26, 2013

Featured Designer: Belinda Crossley of Brkich

As businesses grow it is often difficult to find the right balance between staying involved in the process and letting go of certain tasks. Outsourcing aspects of one’s business to a collaborator, assistant or another business is wonderful, but it can also be very uncomfortable and scary.

Belinda Crossley of Brkich, who designed the pieces that you see above, recently started outsourcing the printing and manufacturing of her garments and she seems to be doing it all in stride. She found a local printer who she loves working with, Printink Studio, and this enables to focus her time on other aspects of the business.

The basis of her latest collection, Opercula, “was originally sourced from botany books and online imagery, but the most pivotal inspiration came from a much more immediate source; the plants and gardens found in suburban melbourne streets. Thus Opercula is less about the outback and more about the Eucalyptus along the nature strip and the Grevillea peeking over your back fence.” To see the entire collection please visit brkich.com.

I hope that you all have an absolutely wonderful weekend. Registration for The Ultimate Guide to Repeats Workshop closes this Sunday, April 28th so if you haven’t taken the time to register, please do so TODAY!

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April 23, 2013

Mario Troise and The Hermès Scarf

Mario Troise specializes in product and brand development, and recently published a short video showing some of the process behind the famous Hermès scarves. This video showcases the level of care and detail that goes into creating an Hermès scarf, and was such a treat to have land in our inbox! Read on for Mario’s explanation of this inspiring process:

I travel a lot and I’m fascinated about fine art, design and creative projects. I attended the Festival des Métiers organized by Hermès in San Francisco. Hermès is famous for being one of the few fashion houses to still value hand made products and I was interested in the processes behind the products.

The Festival included products from each department. There were craftsmen showcasing glass products, there were jewelry designers, watch designers, leather artisans and the artists involved in pattern design.

The silk screening process is fantastic. I am very familiar with industrial screen printing, but I have never seen something as intricate as that. They are extremely concerned with details – from sketching to the final product.

A silk scarf begins with a square pattern designed by one of their artists. The image is divided in screens (usually 10 to 20, but it could go up to 40 screens) according to color and size. Yes, they could make a silk scarf with only a couple of screens, but they prefer to separate colors as much as possible.

Each layer of color is applied meticulously. Despite using the best technology available, they rely on experienced artisans to control the process. Each scarf uses around 300 silk cocoons (imported from Brazil).

Unlike industrial screen printing, this process involves a lot of human decisions. A seamstress takes 40 minutes just to hem one scarf. Can you imagine how many t-shirts are made in China in 40 minutes?

The demonstration took just about 30 minutes, but a real scarf would take hours to be produced, dried and finished.

You can see more of Mario’s work at imagimario.com

-Chelsea

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April 16, 2013

Featured Designer: Sara Gunderson

Today we are excited to feature some gorgeous prints by freelance CAD artist, Sara Gunderson. Sara studied Fashion Design at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, but really fell in love with her minor: textiles. After graduation, she joined a start up textiles studio and sold original prints to companies such as Kohl’s, BCBG, Gap, Ann Taylor, Target, Urban Outfitters and Macy’s.

Sara is all about experimentation and exploring new materials and goes “hunting for textures to make abstract ‘noprints.’ I gather leaves, pine cones, the bags that oranges come in, toy cars, tiny plastic dinosaurs, jelly jars with textured bottoms, anything that may make an interesting mark…I think it’s important to try stuff out even if you don’t know where it’s going to take you. That’s the fun part!”

You can see more from Sara on her blog, theprintprinciple.tumblr.com, a combination of inspiration images and prints she designs.

- Chelsea

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April 9, 2013

Behind the scenes at milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre

- Interview by Chelsea Densmore

Today we are excited to share an interview with Amélie Charroin and Marie Colin-Madan, the design duo behind the French scarf label milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre. Amélie and Marie became friends at school, and decided to start the brand a few years after graduating. Together they have developed a beautiful, trend-forward collection that was recently presented during Paris Fashion week. Read on to learn a little more about their line and be sure to check out their website to see more fabulous work!

The milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre atelier.

1. What is a typical day like at your studio? Do you work closely together or do you each focus on different areas of the business? Do you have a team helping out or do the two of you do everything yourselves?

We do the most we can by ourselves helped by green tea!!

Most of the time we work closely together on the same big desk and share everything, focusing sometimes on the same things and other times different…

But we have a great team too!! A wonderful photographer Maxime Ballesteros based in Berlin, an amazing web designer Alexis Gaillard based in Tokyo, clever boyfriends and very good friends!! :)

 

2. Can you tell us a little about your design process? What is your favorite medium to work in? Do you prefer to work digitally or paint/draw by hand (or a combination of both?)

We love working by hand, mixing techniques. But yes it’s a combination of digital and manual.

 

3. What would you consider to be your most proud accomplishment so far?

That you can find milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre scarves around the world.

 

4. Could you talk a bit about your experience presenting at Paris Fashion week? What were the most memorable moments for you?

We met new wonderful designers! Sometimes people from brands that we loved and followed for a long time. That’s one of the best things!!

5. What are your favorite sources for design inspiration? Favorite print & pattern trends? Do you subscribe to any trend services and if so, how does this influence the way you design?

We never subscribe to any trend services. Some blogs that we follow feed us a lot. Everyday life is a very good source of inspiration too, movies, concerts, exhibitions, books, food!! :)

 

6. Do you have any advice for aspiring designers hoping to break into the textile field?

 Try to open new paths. Find your own history, aesthetic…

 

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April 5, 2013

Tannhauser & Noé & Zoë

Since I am now obsessed with children’s clothing, I was extra excited when Tannhauser sent over these images of their recent collaboration with Noé & Zoë. The perfectly curated collection, which you can see above, features fun dresses, hoodies, leggings and the cutest printed shoes!

Tannhauser, who designed the pieces seen below, is known for comfortable, easy to wear children’s clothing.  The brand features: organic hand-printed and dyed cotton dresses and boxy sweaters, lightweight cashmere cardigans, Swedish leather clogs, hand-constructed jewelry, denim jumpsuits, and color block swimwear with contrasting swim caps. ” The founder, Dana Tannhauser, believes that children truly appreciate and are aware of quality clothing (even at a very young age) and utilizes decades-old traditional manufacturing to produce high-quality and sustainable garments that can withstand even the most adventurous child.”

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February 18, 2013

Matthew Williamson Fall ’13

*images via vogue.com

I am so excited to see some new print trends emerging on the Fall ’13 runway! I love moody, textural prints, but it is about time we had some new prints in the mix. Right? Some of my favorite concepts can be seen in Matthew Williamson’s Fall collection, including: bayaderes (those of you in the Pattern Observer courses will recognize this from last month’s Chelsea’s Challenge) and holographic embroidery. The dip-dye and jewel prints continue trends that we have seen for the past season or two, but they both appear a bit softer and laid-back than in the past.

If you are interested in developing a print collection of your own, then please check out this free series on developing a collection for your portfolio, or consider joining me for The Sellable Sketch Workshop. Registration opens next week and I expect it to sell out quickly. Register for the wait list here.

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February 6, 2013

Street Patterns: Cats

*post by Victoria Snape, images via: (Top row right) Sophie Parker, (Middle row right and left) Leah Goren, (Bottom row left) Leah Goren

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February 5, 2013

Feature Designer: Kindah Khalidy

Hello there! I hope that your week is off to a fantastic start! I am pleased to feature the work of Kindah Khalidy, a painter and surface designer working in California. Kindah received her BFA degree in painting, drawing and textiles from California College of the Arts in 2011 and creates the beautiful limited edition ready-to-wear clothing and accessories that you see above.

“For this collection, I was really trying to think about imagery that stood out and also the color palette of the arrangements that I was making when I first started creating things. I attempted to think back to some of those early environments that I was making and to translate those concepts into sophisticated designs. Textiles are a unique way to bring pieces of ideas with you in the form of functional objects. I love how cross cultural their meanings are. A wrap or shawl is something so versatile in what it can be used for and how it is worn all over the world. I like the idea of people of all different backgrounds making my textiles their own.”

Kindah’s beautiful pieces can be purchased through her online store and I think they are a total steal considering the artistry that goes into creating each piece. Stop by her store or website and say hello!

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January 25, 2013

Featured Designer: KARL UND OLAF

It’s Feature Friday!!! This week I am proud to feature KARL UND OLAF, which is a new fashion label founded by Swiss graphic designer Adeline Mollard and product designer Aita Bott. The two designers met at “ECAL (Ecole Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne) in 2004. After 5 years working in their respective fields, they decided to unite forces and to collaborate on a side-project, which is KARL UND OLAF.”

Their latest collection is “inspired by lunar landscapes and volcanic atmospheres.” The scarves are available in four different designs, digitally printed on 100% Italian silk, and are available online or in selected shops in Berlin and Zürich. You can also connect with the designers through their facebook page.

I hope that you have a wonderfully relaxing weekend and are able to find a little inspiration or a creative outlet, whichever you may need. All the best! – Michelle

 

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January 14, 2013

Trend Report: A New Take on Toile

*images via: Mother of Pearl Spring ’13 via style.com, “Musée de la Toile de Jouy” by Marilane Borges, “Toile” by Anthony Easton, Duro Olowu via style.com, Ruffian Spring ’13 via CHRISTOPHER MACSURAK, “Musée de la Toile de Jouy” by Marilane Borges

Welcome to the week fellow designers! We started noticing toile out and about last year (see our March Street Pattern post), but the evolution of toile, as seen at the recent Spring ’13 shows, is so exciting! Toile is now being paired with stripes and florals and comes in a range of vibrant and explosive colorways. The highlight of the toile parade has to be Mother of Pearl’s spring collection. We featured our favorite piece (top-left) above, but I encourage you to check out the entire collection here.

Etsy also recently featured the work of Richard Saja, an amazing textile artist who is famous for “embroidering bright and fanciful embellishments on top of historic toile patterns.”

So what is your take on toile? Deconstructed? Embellished? If you have recently created or purchased a toile pattern feel free to share it on the facebook page.

Have a great week!

 

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January 7, 2013

Trend Report: About Face

* images via: Jeremy Scott Spring ’13 via style.com, “Three faces” by ismomalle, “Crowd” by James Cridland, Bebe Spring ’13 via style.com, Christopher Kane Spring ’13 via style.com, “seeing green” by Katie Tegtmeyer, Proenza Schouler Spring “13 via style.com

I have been asked by several students if there is a trend site or blog that focuses on graphic placements in the textile design world. I have yet to find one, but I think it is a fantastic idea for anyone out there who wants to run with it! So..when Chelsea spotted this “faces” trend on the spring runway, I thought it was perfect for those of you who are in need of some graphic inspiration.

The trend is widespread, from photorealistic to abstract, and was all over the spring runway. Chelsea counted 10 brands with face images being used, including: Aquilano Rimondi, Bebe, Christopher Kane, Custo Barcelona, Dolce and Gabbana, Fashion East, Jeremy Scott, Maki Oh, Proenza Schouler and Viktor & Rolf. That is quite the lineup!

Remember, unless your target customer is the trendiest of the trendy, the runway is a great place to look for inspiration. If a print style or graphic is popular on the runway, this doesn’t mean that the trend will not be popular in more affordable markets in a year or two. Just think about how long the owl trend has been around. So if this trend interests you, think about how you can interpret it in your own style and in a way that speaks to your customer.

Have a great week! – Michelle

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December 10, 2012

Children’s Trend: Simple Flights

*post by Claire Carey, images via: (Clockwise) Mini & Maximus, Anthropologie, Love Mae, How to Kiss a Frog, Moi, Wassupbrothers, Soft Gallery, No Added Sugar, Dandy Star

Running through the grass on a windy day, arms stretched out-wide pretending you’re a bird soaring in the sky. This trend story is all about freedom and movement using space with smaller detailed images. The colour palette is simple and muted with a pop of colour used sparingly to add diversity.

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December 3, 2012

Found Patterns: Shattered

*post by The Pattern Observer team, images via: Cacharel Spring ’13 via style.com, “Shattered” by Eljay, Aquilano.Rimondi Spring ’13 via style.com, “Shattered 4” by Philip Bitnar, Giles Spring ’13 via style.com, “Safety glass” by Martin Sutherland, Tibi Spring ’13 via style.com, “Radiate” by ~My aim is true~, Miu Miu Spring ’13 via style.com

Welcome to the week! I hope you enjoy this shattered trend that we found really interesting. There are so many different ways to interpret this trend: clean, vector fragments, abstract photoshoped prints, collaged pieces or charcoal sketches, the possibilities are endless. There is officially one more day to enter the Sellable Sketch giveaway so hop on over and check it out here. Have a fabulous week!

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November 19, 2012

Children’s Trend: Urban Cowboy

*post by Claire Carey, images via: Images clock wise: Dandy Star, Sanna Annukka, Whip Cream from Kidstylesource, Dandy Star, Atsuyo et Akiko from Sweet William, Les Petits Bohemes, Vogue Enfants, ESP no.1, I Love Gorgeous from Babykins Magazine, Sweet William, Le Train Fantome

A traditional adventure with an urban edge. Tribal prints and folklore tales, create a narrative of imagery mixed with woven elements and textures. A colour palette inspired by the city and graphic lettering give the story an urban twist.

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November 13, 2012

Designer Interview: Sarah Stevenson

(Sarah Stevenson’s work featured in Plaid Magazine)

Sarah Stevenson is the textile and clothing designer behind Sarah Stevenson Design, a beautiful line of luxury womenswear based in Canada. Sarah creates everything from print to finished garment, and was gracious enough to share some insights into her design background and work process.

1. How did you get into textile design? Have you always been interested in fashion or did you ever have a different career path in mind?

I’ve always loved fashion but I didn’t consider it until quite recently. I studied Psychology & Fine Arts in university and afterwards, while I was studying to be a therapist I realized that it wasn’t the right choice. I did a lot of soul searching & asked myself what my wildest dream job would be and I discovered that I wanted to be a designer – so I went back to school to study fashion. While I was learning about clothing design I felt like something was missing & I wanted to add more to my pieces. That’s when I became really interested in Textile Design & sought out an internship with Canadian Textile Designer Virginia Johnson. After college I applied for a Masters in Fashion & Textile Design in Milan, Italy and got it! It was there that my passion for textile design really emerged & over that year I developed my skills immensely.

It was a big risk to take and it definitely is not the most stable career but I followed my heart & it led me to where I am today.

2. Can you tell us a little about your design process? What is the most challenging part of the process for you? How about the most fun part?

I am an artist first and foremost so I always start working by hand – it feels the most organic to me. Sometimes I have an idea that I work towards & other times I just start drawing or painting and then build on it. From there I work in Photoshop and Illustrator to get my images ready to print onto fabric. The most fun part is seeing my art transferred onto the fabric – it is like Christmas morning!

3. What would you consider to be your most proud achievement so far?

Receiving the full scholarship to study my Masters in Fashion & Textile Design at the Istituto Europeo di Design & having my work recognized & appreciated by international fashion editors & celebrities.

4. What is the atmosphere/energy like in your studio? Frantic? Zen? Is your workspace messy or does it stay neat and organized?

When I’m painting it can get messy – but thats part of the process. You have to allow yourself to let your guard down & run away with your ideas. It is the only way I know how to work & I can’t imagine being creative without getting my hands dirty! The atmosphere is pretty relaxed – I always listen to great music while I work which really helps me to get in the mood.

(A few shots taken around Sarah’s studio–design books, a calendar, fabric swatches and some of her dresses.)

5. What music is usually playing in your studio?

I have a very eclectic taste in music & I’m always updating my playlists with new artists. Lately I’ve been listening a lot to The Lumineers, Vampire Weekend, The XX, The Drums, Of Monsters & Men & Patrick Kelly.

6. What are your favorite sources for design inspiration? Favorite print & pattern trends?

Sources come from literally everywhere! Nature never has a shortage of inspiration to draw from but I take inspiration from anything that moves me! For Spring/Summer 2013 I was really inspired my Moroccan culture & I wanted to reinterpret their ceramics. I think when you look at it you can see a nod to that culture but I took it apart & reconstructed it in a way that is completely my own.

7. Do you have any advice for aspiring designers hoping to break into the textile field?

Put yourself into your work – change it up and do something different! Have your own point of view – its great to take inspiration from other textile designers but find a way to then reinterpret it and make it your own!

I was so inspired by Sarah’s answers and her decision to take a risk and follow her true passion! She is currently working on building up her freelance textile design business and seeking representation for her prints. You can see more of Sarah’s fabulous work at her website.

- Chelsea Densmore

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November 12, 2012

Found Patterns: Retro Geometrics

*post by The Pattern Observer team, images via: “Untitled” by Daniel Oines, Hermes Spring ’13 via style.com, “Untitled” by Daniel Oines, Versus Spring ’13 via style.com, Jonathan Saunders Spring ’13 via style.com

Here in Pattern Observer land we are loving all the retro geometrics recently featured on the Spring ’13 runway. When used in bright, bold colors like you see here, they exude a sense of whimsy which is perfect for the spring and summer seasons. Try playing with scale and you’ll begin to see hints of the color blocking trend which has been popular for the past few seasons.

We have lots of great posts scheduled for this week including pictures from little Ruth’s first art/ craft show, a really fun Street Pattern post and more! I want to send out a big welcome message to all those who recently joined The Sellable Sketch and the Building Your Textile Design Business courses. There have been some great discussions on the course forums and look forward to seeing more of your prints and customer boards. If you are stuck in a rut try some of these retro geometrics and explore the color relationships that you can create.

Have an awesome week!!! – Michelle

 

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November 9, 2012

Designer Feature: ANONA Studio

I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up this week than with these dream-like beauties from ANONA studio. I love that they brought the geometric trend to a customer that may not normally be drawn to harsh geometrics by using vibrant colors and soft textures. ANONA, which was founded in 2011 by Sarah Leaman and Renée Shortell, calls themselves a “boutique” studio because they cater to each client in a very personal way. “In addition to offering a curated collection of original prints and vintage items specific to the needs of each brand, we will find that perfect vintage piece on request, and also create original artwork for clients that need just the right piece to round out their season.” To find out more about ANONA please visit their website. Have a fantastic weekend!

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November 5, 2012

Children’s Trend Focus: Stars Baby!

* post by Claire Carey, Images via(clockwise): Kik-Kid, Bloesem, Tamar Mogendorff (from Hop Like a Bunny), Stella McCartney, Scotch Shrunk, Donna Wilson, Bobo Choses, April Showers, Noe & Zoe

“Lie on the ground at dusk watching the stars appear and see the vastness of the night sky. Subtle textures and layers depict the skies movement fused with simple shapes and bold colours that keep it playful and young” – Claire Carey

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November 2, 2012

Featured Designer: Tali Furman

You may recognize today’s featured designer, Tali Furman, from a previous Pattern Observer feature. I love her work, so I was thrilled to see her new pieces and to hear about all of her success over the past few months! Tali started designing textiles for one of the biggest companies in Israel, GOLF, and recently moved to London to attend a MA program at the Royal College of Art.

It is wonderful to see a designer’s work evolve over time and I think these new abstract pieces are a wonderful addition to her collage-inspired work. To learn more about Tali, please visit her website. Have a fantastic weekend!

 

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November 1, 2012

Street Patterns: Vintage Green

*post by Victoria Snape, images via: (Top right) Exile vintage, (Middle row right and left) Dig for victory, (Bottom row left) Exile vintage

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October 30, 2012

Found Patterns: Under The Sea

*post by The Pattern Observer Team, images via: Wayne Spring ’13 via Style.com, “Scales” by Alexandra Lee, Katie Eary Spring ’13 via Style.com, “School Friends” by Laszlo Ilyes, Moncler Gamme Rouge Spring ’13 via Style.com, Katie Eary Spring ’13 via Style.com

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October 19, 2012

Featured Designer: Lee Coren

Breathtaking, right? These pieces are from Lee Coren, a 25 year old textile designer from Israel. Lee “designs patterns that are inspired by her local environment, and then hand prints them using the classic technique of screen printing.” She recently opened an online shop on Etsy, which features her latest collection: Local Environment. In this collection Lee took “forgotten local icons that are most common in typical Israeli cities, such as curved window bars and plastic shutters, and brought them back to life in a fresh perspective.” I think the results are stunning!

To see more of Lee’s work please visit her online store, website or facebook page. Have a fantastic weekend!

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October 15, 2012

Children’s Trend: Woodland Wonders

- post by Claire Carey, images via: (top left) Le Train Fantome, (top centre and right) Babiekins Magazine,
(middle left) Donna Wilson, (middle centre) Fine Little Day, (middle right) Stella McCartney, (bottom left) The Owl Child, (bottom centre) Eleventyfive, (bottom right) Anthropologie

Surrounded by nature; trees, earth and woodland creatures.  Imagine camping in a beautiful wood and making dens on a summer evening. A playful atmosphere, yet slightly mysterious mountains and shadows. Earthy colors with a mix of naive illustrations, photographic graphic elements and textures from nature.

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September 27, 2012

Powerful Simplicity at Marc Jacobs Spring ’13

*images via vogue.com

There are plenty of drool-worthy print collections being featured on the spring runway, but few have stood out to me as trend leaders or game changers. I’ll be honest, this lack of enthusiasm may be due to my new-baby-induced-sleep-deprivation or perhaps I just need a vacation, but I just can’t help but feel a tinge of disappointment with many of the print collections out there. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised to see this spring collection from Marc Jacobs. Stripes are a highlight (also see D&G Spring ’13) alongside simple, yet sexy, Op-art inspired prints. The powerful simplicity seen in this collection is indicative of where I believe prints are headed in future seasons. I’ll always have a sweet spot for textural prints, but isn’t it nice to mix it up a bit?

 

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September 25, 2012

Dolce & Gabbana Spring ’13

*images via: vogue.com

The 1950′s theme popped up again (see styling at Erdem Spring ’13) at the recent Spring ’13 Dolce and Gabbana show. This collection oozes fun and excitement and is a gold-mine for potential print inspiration. If this collection doesn’t get you itching to create compelling prints and graphics, I don’t know what will!

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September 20, 2012

Textures and Piecing Featured at Erdem Spring ’13

*images via vogue.com

Erdem’s Spring ’13 collection, which highlights a flurry of beautiful textures and piecing techniques, is truly a breath of fresh air. Upon first glance I was a little disappointed in the use of snakeskin, which seems a bit dated. As I continued through the collection and took in the other elements: the lace, flowers, embroidery, piecing and light as air organzas, I realized that the snakeskin added a rawness to the collection and along with the “extraterrestrial” styled piecing, gave the collection contrast and took the “sweetness” level down a notch. This is another fantastic collection from the team of Erdem and I encourage you to view the entire collection here. What are your favorite looks?

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August 9, 2012

Designer Focus: Rebecca Desnos

These geometric hand dyed bamboo scarves are gorgeous as well as being super eco-conscious. Each of these Rebecca Desnos scarves are dyed using the Japanese technique of Shibori. Also, be sure to check out the other colors as well as the fair trade organic cotton clutches. 
Have a great week! – Jules Fuller of Lawn Party

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July 17, 2012

Feature Designer: Amy Sia

Some of you may remember Amy Sia from her majestic tropical-inspired collection, which was featured in February (click here to read that post). It is definitely one of my favorite posts of the year, so I was delighted to learn that Amy recently launched a scarf line that aims to be individual and affordable.

“I love bold colors, painterly and abstract designs and the line reflects this. The scarves, which are made in the UK and are 100% silk, are created through a blend of modern and traditional techniques. The designs are often created using a combination of painting, drawing, photography and computer aided design and are then printed digitally.”

The scarves are currently sold on a made to order basis and you can see the full line on her website. Enjoy!

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July 6, 2012

Remembering to Market Your Textile Design Business

I hope that you had a wonderfully productive week filled with development, creativity and marketing. Yes, I said marketing!

In my Textile Design Business course I recommend that self-employed designers put aside AT LEAST one day a week to market their business. This time can be spent reaching out to potential clients, updating a Linkedin profile, applying for freelance jobs through Craigslist, writing a newsletter, developing a new website, the list goes on and on. Many designers enjoy the development process so much that they forget one essential step: letting the world know what they are creating. This weekend, I encourage you to brainstorm three new marketing tactics or steps that you can take to grow your business by the end of September. Think outside of your comfort zone, have fun and begin to enjoy the marketing side of your business!

But before you run away….

Take the time to enjoy these unique tees from Athens, Greece-based atelier, Stories2Wear. “The essence of Stories2Wear is, and will always be, a deep love for illustration as an art form. Combined with an admiration for fashion, the two principles came together to create the brand. Transforming art into everyday wear is our dream.” To see more from Stories2Wear please visit their website and blog.

Have a fantastic weekend!

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May 30, 2012

Street Patterns: Tie-Dye Wonders

*post by Victoria Snape, images via: (Top right) Sea and stone studio, (Middle 2nd row) Archella, (Left and right 2nd row) SLC SLC, (Bottom left) Brooklyn Unicorn, (Bottom right) Karina Manarin

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