
Colour & Materials


COUTURE S/S 17: SURFACE, FABRIC & EMBELLISHMENT
The Couture S/S 17 collections in Paris offered insight into the amazing textiles and finishes that can be created with highly skilled craftsmanship, providing a…

INSPIRE: DIAMONDS

LWF MENS STREET STYLE: MODERN GOTHIC
Head to toe black, super shiny fabrics, cyrillic graphics, oversize silhouettes and multiple layering inspire a gothic mood rooted in the 90s. USP: Oversize sportswear shapes in…

INSPIRE: PAGANISM

Colour Inspiration: Hôtel Saint-Marc
The Hôtel Saint-Marc hotel in Paris dates back to 1791 and after a two year renovation programme has been brought back to life by Milan design agency Dimore Studio….

TREND ALERT: YELLOW
Yellow is emerging as an unexpected colour trend for S/S17, either as a head to toe colour statement or as a highlight. USP: Traditionally…

DIAMOND DUST: THE WORLDS MOST GLITTERY GLITTER
A new super sparkly high-grade natural glitter by UK artist Stuart Semple, is made from tiny flakes of glass, which reflect light to achieve a unique diamond-like effect. Created in collaboration with an industrial…

S/S 18 TREND UPDATE: INFINITE SURFACE & PATTERN INSPIRATION

INSPIRE: PEARLISED

Colour Inspiration: Sophie Derrick
British artist Sophie Derrick blurs the lines between photography and painting to create multi-layered portraits, by painting directly on her skin, photographing the results, then painting over the photograph again. The…

Happy Interiors: Cristina Celestino for Fendi
Fashion brand Fendi collaborated with interior designer Cristina Celestino at the recent Design Miami, to create a “travelling VIP room”. Decorated in subtle tones of turquoise, mint and pale grey, using luxurious surfaces such as velvet, marble and satin polished…

INSPIRE: 50’S PIN-UP

INSPIRE: DEEP PURPLE

INSPIRE: SEVENTIES SUNSET

S/S 18 COLOUR

WHAT I LIKE BY MOLLY GODDARD
What I like by fashion designer Molly Goddard is an interactive exhibition featuring seven net dresses – in shades of neon pink, orange, yellow, pink…

COSTA RICA: COLOUR & PRINT INSPIRATION
As the trend for experiences over material possessions continues we look to to Costa Rica for Spring/Summer colour, print and pattern inspiration from nature USP: Costa…

DUTCH DESIGN WEEK: TOP FIVE
The recent Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven showcased an exciting range of design talent and innovative concepts. Here are our top 5 picks from the exhibitions: Following a lifelong…
