
Colour & Materials


Colour Inspiration: Studio Zeitguised
Multidisciplinary design studio Zeitguised have created a mesmirizing film featuring digitally rendered ‘ghosts’ who dance to Berlin-based duo OYOY’s sound track “A New Planet is Born’. USP:…

Salone del Mobile 2016: Top Picks
Milan Design Week 2016 showcased some exciting and inspirational events, installations and new product launches. The event remains the biggest and most influential design…

Psychedelic Colour & Pattern Inspiration
“Memories of Paintings” is an experimental dreamlike video created by French creative director Thomas Blanchard, using paint, oil, milk and soap liquid – set to the music of…

S/S 17 Print Inspiration: Verdent Botanicals
With tropical flowers and plants prints key for for Spring Summer 17, we visited the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh for botanical pattern inspiration. USP: Find inspiration in the…

USP Pinterest: Denim Inspiration
Denim continues to be a growth category both on the street and the catwalk, with the rise of the Vetements brand and the deconstructed trend providing…

Inspire: 80’s Glamour

Gucci S/S 16: Story of a Look
Gucci have created a ‘Story of a Look‘ feature on their website, using beautiful visuals to illustrate the multi-faceted inspirations behind the S/S 16 collection. The…

Food & Fashion: Top 3 cake decorating trends
We look at how food is taking inspiration from fashion to influence cake decorating, colour and surface trends. Maximalist Odd colour combinations | Pattern Overload |…

A/W 16/17 Print & Pattern: Fairytale Conversationals
USP: Surrealist motifs including pocket watches, vanity mirrors, candelabras, birds, butterflies, swans, lips and apple cores decorate knitwear, dresses and separates offering a wealth of whimsical…

A/W 16/17 Print & Pattern: Emoji Icons continue
USP: Social media symbols add fun surface decoration when applied as patches to footwear, accessories & clothing – as well as allover prints.

See This: Top 5 Exhibitions to Visit Now
Here we highlight 5 inspiring exhibitions to see now: Strange and Familiar: Britain and Revealed by International Photographers Curated by the iconic British photographer…

A/W 16/17 Catwalks: Print Trend Round-Up
Following on from the A/W 16/17 catwalks, here is our pick of the most directional emerging print trends of the season: Winter Florals Plush…

Hypnotic Motion: CGI Illustration by David McLeod
David McLeod is a New York based 3D Illustrator and Artist. His work is focused on experimental and textural CGI illustration and digital typography….

See this: Fashion & Technology
A number of current and up and coming exhibitions explore the relationship between fashion and technology. The Coded_Couture exhibition at New York’s Pratt Institute…

Première Vision S/S 17: Highlights
Taking place in Paris bi-annually, as well as in other locations around the world, Première Vision is an essential fabric fair for anyone in the…

LCF MA16 Fashion Photography
London College of Fashion’s recent MA16 show featured a range of disciplines, ranging from fashion, footwear, accessories and design students, as well as fashion photographers and filmmakers….

LFW A/W 16/17 COLOUR: PURPLE HAZE
Seen on and off the catwalks, purple with a twist is emerging as a fun, fashion colour for A/W 16/17. Texture and shine are key…

LFW A/W 16/17 Colour: Brown and Yellow
USP: An emerging colour combination at LFW, designers opted for mustard yellow and earthly brown.

The Future of the Running Shoe: Futurecraft 3D by Adidas
Futurecraft 3D is a prototype developed by Adidas to create a “first of its kind” product using 3D printing material. The running shoe midsole can be tailored to…