August 2011
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Lookk - a new wave in fashion
Dear independent fashion designers,
I have great news for you! Today has launched LOOKK, an online platform which connects designers directly with consumers, using the power of an open social network.For those who don’t know yet, firstly it was Garmz - a platform which allowed upcoming fashion designers to cut out the traditional network of buyers and sell clothes straight to consumers....
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Why art and beauty matters?
Fashion Illustration by Sabine Piper | Photo source: vi.sualize.us
Many times I asked myself “Why beauty matters so much for me?” Why all those things that make our life beautiful: like art, fashion, architecture, music or design are a necessity for the human being.
It’s true that concepts of beauty change over time. Art is merely an extension of how people viewed the world...
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Designer studio: Michelle Smith
Traditional Home has an excellent feature about Michelle Smith, owner and designer of the clothing line called Milly.The studio is located in Manhattan’s Garment District illuminating the colorful fashions, furnishings, and accessories that energize the spare vibe of the work space. Even when she begins with a neutral palette, color follows Michelle Smith everywhere. For the fashion designer and...
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Garance Doré is looking for interns and editorial...
Photo Source: Garance Dore
This is a fast-paced position – we’ll rely on you heavily to be proactive in propelling the blog forward and making www.garancedore.fr run as seamlessly as possible.
What you’ll need?
You should be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a compelling eye for fashion and a familiarity with the blog’s aesthetic.
Opportunities to grow
While errand-running and...
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10 Reasons to Attend Online Courses of Fashion...
Are you addicted of fashion illustration and you would love to learn more about this industry by attending a prestigious University? But when it comes to attend a University you’re stopped by various problems: You don’t have time, the country is to far or don’t have enough money …
I suggest you to relax and start seeing things from a different perspective. So … what...
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Design Innovative Fashion Illustrations Using...
I’ve creating this article to inspire you on how to design fashion illustrations by mixing different mediums. You’ll see the work of some artists and how they create innovative fashion illustrations with different mediums. The effect is stunning.
See below and be inspired, my dear friend!
MARKERS
Fashion Illustrator Ladiga Baiba has a stunning collection of markers fashion...
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The Importance of Textile Color Standards
Photo source: Little-sister
I’ve just read an interesting article written by designer Michelle Engel Bencsko about Tools of the Trade: Textile Color Standards. The designer writing the entry, discovers the beauty and ease of industry standards. Rather than verbally attempting to describe fuchsia or whatever, she draws the shade and hue from a reference standard each party has on their...
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What Makes us Want to Buy Independent Fashion...
Photo Source: Pinterest
While manufacturing becomes even cheaper, couture designer clothing is losing its footing instead of mass production which increases considerably.
What is especially interesting is how little most women seem to follow theindependent design movement, rather than expensive garments or cheap fashion.
I’m sure that most of you already know what is an independent...
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The Design Process Behind a Handbag Collection
Photo by Cristina Dirnea
I’ve decided to share with you the process behind my last handbag collection:Blossoms. You’ll read about how I came out from sketching ideas, to choosing materials, to designing a range of bags and finally producing my own handbag line.
To have the final collection on my online store I’ve been working for about 3-4 months full days including weekend...
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How important is to be passionate?
I follow Delivering Happiness Facebook Page for a while. It charges me with positive attitude every day. Today they shared a video on how important is to be passionate and live what you love. I find it very powerful and I’ll share it with you.
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The Difference Between Art and Design
Many times I’ve been thinking of what separates art and design and what exactly is the difference between art and design? I’ll share with you some images I’ve found the most powerful explaining the core principles of each craft.
Artists and designers both create visual compositions using a shared knowledge base, but their reasons for doing so are entirely different.
Some...
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30 Scandinavian Home Desks That Encourage Work...
Have a look at these lovely home desks designed in a faultless Scandinavian style! For today Freshhome thought of gathering a collection of 30 less conventional home offices that could make work less rigid and more inviting. With a splash of color here and there, colorful wallpapers and chairs, appealing picture frames or intriguing looking lamps, each and anyone of you can turn your home desk...
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What book are you?
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Funny illustrated chart. I love charts with stories. Enjoy it!
By the way, I’m “Romance book” - Happy-crying especially when watching movies. What about you?
Full story at Nalia’s World.
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Mood board Inspiration
I’m sharing with you some images from my personal mood board. I hope they’ll refresh your mornings.
Photo source: Design Seeds
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A Fresh Mix of Great Books for Your Daily...
I’m pleased to inspire you today with some books that are part of my daily life.
1. Manolo Blahnik Drawings - for their brightly colored whimsies sketches. Each shoe drawing has a story to tell. What inspired me the most is a quote of Blahnik: “My shoes are not fashion, they are gestures.”
2. Design Yourself by Karim Rashid -When I first read this book (in 2009), I’ve...