This week we bring you a list of blogs that we at Digital Fabrics like to look at for inspiration. Be it to kick start our creativity, be transported to another part of the world or to just read what other creative designers and artist are doing around the world.
1.Quirky Style Bubble by Susie Bubble
Invited to an array of showings, fashion shows and always wearing some crazy outfit, Susie Bubble is one to follow for all the latest on fashion and labels.
www.stylebubble.co.uk
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www.stylebubble.co.uk/
2. New York City inhabitants on Humans of New York curated by Brandon
Love people watching? Now you can people watch in New York without leaving your computer; Get some inspiration from the streets of New York
www.humansofnewyork.com
www.humansofnewyork.com/
www.humansofnewyork.com
3. Amazing dairy of creativity by Kelly Wearstler My Life My Vibe
Be inspired by art, interiors, fashion, museums and so much more on this Blog.
www.myvibemylife.com
www.myvibemylife.com
www.myvibemylife.com
4. Leandra’s blog The Man Repeller –
A humorous outlook on “men hate” fashion with a killer wardrobe.
www.manrepeller.com
www.manrepeller.com
www.manrepeller.com
5. The Gary Pepper Girl on FELLT
Blogger/Globetrotter, be inspired by Nicole Warne’s images of beautiful places around the world and her ever changing wardrobe.
fellt.com/garypepper
fellt.com/garypepper
Keeping up to date with the fashion world has gotten a whole lot easier now with the internet. We now have instant updates on what’s happening around the world not only in the fashion world, but also in the every aspect of life.
There are various websites we continuously check to see the latest news or trends in the fashion world; I particularly enjoy viewing live feeds of the latest fashion shows, the most recent being updates are the Fall 2013 Couture shows.
Here are the top 5 fashion websites we keep an eye on here at Digital Fabrics.
1. Style.com
Latest shows updated as they happen, fashion news, parties, trends, street style photos, behind the scene shots, beauty and much more.
style.com
2. Who What Wear
Fashion trends, celebrities, where to buy, shopping and beauty.
www.whowhatwear.com
3. The Satorialist
Fashion Blog at it’s finest.
www.thesartorialist.com
4. Stylesight
Inspiration for any creative person looking for fresh ideas, trend forecast, inovations, news on fashion, art and culture.
www.stylesight.com
5. Vogue UK
Up to date fashion shows, beauty, fashion news, street style photos, parties and much more.
www.vogue.co.uk
Fausto Puglisi : Clover Canyon : Monique Lhuillier : Tory Burch
As the temp around Oz drops this weekend and the snow bunnies rejoice, if you need a little warming look forward to sunnier days by perusing the Pre Spring/Summer ’14 shows coming out of Europe.
These in-between season showings have an over relaxed and mellow vibe with the exception of the exciting prints and splash of colours pre-empting the full blown summer buzz. There seems to be a real movement around the digital fabric printing in many of the new collections, which is so nice to see being that Digital Fabrics is in the business of digital printing…
There are the pretty florals and the tropical imaginings but there are also so really intriguing combinations out as well. Bold graphic motifs paired with photographic images and ditsy florals. Scale is on the large side with many panel pieces on show making for great statement pieces which are likely to carry through to the summer ranges. Even the boys get a look in with some funky mix up prints stealing the show!
In any case, the parades might just warm you from the mere idea of warmer days. Rug up and enjoy here.
James Long
Status – As an indication of wealth or opulence, uses the motifs (but not limited to) of gold chains, jewels, animal skins and ornate scroll work often all in combination and in rich vibrant colours.
Checks/Spots/Stripes – patterns of squares, circles and rectangles of varying size, colour and orientation i.e. horizontal/vertical as well as edge definition. A broken or ‘non symmetrical’ circle is still considered a spot.
Scenic/Pictorial – Traditionally called a Toile de Jouy, uses figurative scenes of an illustrative quality (now more photographic) and often with a narrative and generally in a horizontal orientation. Traditionally printed in monochromatic colour on a plain white or ivory ground.
Paisley – Stylised tear drop motif often with abstracted floral elements in accompaniment, now seen with various combinations of many types of fashion prints. Paisley takes its modern name from the Scottish town which saw a great deal of production of these patterns in the 1800’s. These motifs are now most recognisable as Indian or Middle Eastern from where its tradition is embedded.
Tribal/Ethnic – Perhaps more appropriately termed World Cultures, using motifs and elements specific to a nationality or culture with a western interpretation. Popular areas of inspiration are Africa, India and Arabia but also include the folk arts of Eastern Europe and South America. Care must be taken not to use motifs or symbols of a spiritual or special meaning to the culture being used as inspiration.
I’ve noticed a certain trend popping up of late and its little Cactus gardens. Wherever I look I seem to see these colourful cacti, which is making me want to have my own. It really adds colour to a space and the low maintenance of the cactus is a big factor to want to recreate a garden of my own. Just like in print I think the best gardens are the one with a lot of variety and texture and lots of colour.
I hope these inspire you as much as they inspire me.
cactus garden
cactus garden
cactus garden
cactus garden
cactus garden
cactus garden
Images from Tumblr.com
A creative collaboration between Iris Van Herpen, Nick Knight and Daphne Guinness; has resulted in one amazing piece of wearable art. Rules don’t apply to Iris Van Herpen who is well known for her eccentric futuristic couture masterpieces. For her latest project she has join forces with Knight and Guinness to create a water dress which will be the centre piece for the SHOWcabinet exhibition.
This garment was inspired by the actual splash of water onto Daphne Guinness which was recorded on high speed camera’s by Nick Knight. Van Herpen sculpted the natural movement of water using pet G plastic, creating a one of a kind garment. Iris van Herpen truely thinks outside of the box, not only with her latest design but all her designs fusing old and forgotten techniques with innovative materials.
Exhibition starts June 6 at 19 Motcomb Street in London.
www.irisvanherpen.com/home
www.irisvanherpen.com/home
Images from www.irisvanherpen.com/home
Nick Night of SHOWstudio.com is among the world’s most influential photographers of our time, working for magazines such as Vogue, i-D and Dazed & Confused. He also has customers such as Alexander McQueen, YSL and Dior who call upon for fashion and advertising projects. Knight’s latest project is photographs inspired my paintings from the Baroque period. Using heat, chemicals and water treatment during the printing process knight has twisted and distorted these elegant floral’s into dripping psychedelic masterpieces.
We have noticed this trend filtering through many avenues on the internet and we are excited to see these trickle down into the print world.
http://nickknight.com/
http://nickknight.com/
http://nickknight.com/
http://nickknight.com/
http://nickknight.com/
Images from http://nickknight.com/
Wes Fleming and Phillip Johnson in the Trailfinders Australian Garden
Picture: Ella Pellegrini
Pretty Petals of the Chelsea Flower Show
Could there be anything more inspiring for a floral print than attending the horticultural world’s most prestigious week every year? Celebrating the centenary of the of the Chelsea Flower Show
being held at its current location, the Chelsea Hospital (from 1862 held in various locations in and around London), on display are the Show Gardens, exciting new and re-emerging plants in the Great Pavilion and the Artisan Retreats to give Burke and his backyard a run for his money.
This year the Best Show Garden went to our own home grown landscapers and design team, Trailfinders Australian Garden presented by Flemings. With a billabong, a waterfall and countless native flowers and plants and with a waratah inspired studio to boot, it had an obvious Aussie spirit that bloomed out above the rest.
And it’s hard not see the connection between the Chelsea Flower Show and the floral prints that pretty up spring wardrobes (talking Northern hemisphere spring) when there is such gorgeous imagery in abundance! Take a virtual stroll along the garden paths and be inspired to wear some petals and blooms this weekend to brighten the winter drab that is threatening to soak in.
As Sydney is plunged further into cold this week it’s only normal to start reminiscing the warmer weather. Instinctively I had to have a look at the latest resort 2014 collections, and lust over the beautiful garments and dream of warmer weather. The stand out for me this year is Oscar de la Renta, the mixture of prints, lace and embroidery adds extra depth to his garments; the 50’s inspired silhouettes are gorgeous and I hope it’s a trend that trickles down into everyday life. These garments just scream wear me at a fancy party by the seaside, which is where I wish I was right now. I hope these images put some colour to this dreary Autumn day.
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2014
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2014
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2014
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2014
Images from style.com
The Great Gatsby, film still 2013
Is anyone else on the edge of their chaise lounge fastening their t-strap pumps about to bust out the Charleston, with the expectation of Bazmark’s hotly anticipated remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel of the same name?!! It’s almost as if this is the first time we’re all hearing about the decade that was the 1920’s with all the excitement and build up that’s going on. And maybe not everyone will agree on whether or not the film as a whole was worth the delayed release, but much can be (and will be) said for Catherine Martin’s costumes and Miuccia Prada’s collaboration on the project.
The new film of The Great Gatsby will highlight in particular the decadence and frivolity of the 1920’s but with a discernibly modern accessibility, inviting the viewer to appreciate and experience what it would have been like to go to an infamous party hosted by Jay and the many others like him. Fur stolls, miles of fringing, plenty of sequins, feathers and head pieces along with a dress covered with crystals all play a key role in bringing the story forward to take us back again.
Of course the catwalks for the past few seasons have shown hints of the flapper era inspiration, warming the audience up to the idea of 1920’s styling and the trend is likely to continue in one incarnation or another, just look at all the cropped ‘boy’ haircuts on celebrities at the moment or the amount of speakeasy’s (not so quietly) popping up. For the roaring era to be making such a glamorous return to many aspects of fashion and culture, those who’s Midnight in Paris perfect time period is the 1920’s, its time to indulge.
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