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Jan 9, 2023
Try a new color scheme with Viva Magenta!
Still aglow from the hot pink hue that dominated 2022, we're ready for Viva Magenta, Pantone's bolder and more sophisticated pick for 2023's Color of the Year! Using classic color theory, we explore some potential color schemes to get you started using Viva Magenta!
Dec 15, 2022
Fashion Week Report - Spring Summer 2023
Ready-to-wear Spring 2023 brought so many attention-grabbing pieces from the usual suspects, but also from the newer comers. This year sees new and familiar faces joining in to showcase their take on the fashion objectives of the season.
Oct 6, 2022
Art Nouveau Masterpieces of the Met
New York is home to many incredible museums, with a wealth of inspration! None is more impressive and comprehensive than the Metropolitan Museum of Art. When researching for Nouveau Geo Collection, a visit to the Met was a no-brainer!
Oct 4, 2022
Designer Spotlight: Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood is one of the biggest names in fashion across the United Kingdom and simultaneously well-known across the world. She has created signature and iconic collections since she began her career into fashion, a career which she focused on celebrating difference styles of fashion since 1971.
Sep 30, 2022
Update and Elevate Grunge Florals
Grunge fashion burst on to the scene in the 90's along with its namesake music scene, and since then it has settled in, cozy in our closets. Flannel shirts, comfortable layers, and grunge style florals have become fashion mainstays for quite some time. As grunge style hits a new peak in popularity, we look at a few ways to update and elevate grunge florals in your next collection.
Sep 6, 2022
4 Innovative Ways to Get Discovered as a Creative
In a market that’s more competitive than ever, position yourself at the top using innovative strategies. Your company will start getting recognized and you’ll be sure to attract followers.
Aug 26, 2022
Trend Alert: Fair & Square
An upcoming trend for Fall 23 we are loving is the trendy and colorful square patchwork print trend! This fun trend covers everything from bold graphic check prints to vintage patchwork style prints. This trend is perfect to make a bold autumnal statement with and add a pop of color to any outfit.
Aug 23, 2022
Color Forecast - Fall / Winter 2023
Summer hues carry over into FW23, with pastel pairings give a fresh and unexpected fall look, grounded with warm cozy neutrals. Which color trends are you looking forward to?
Aug 23, 2022
Trend Forecast - Fall / Winter 2023
We'll be forward thinking in Fall / Winter 2023, focusing on classic prints. With sustainability top of mind, designers and consumers are drawn to modern and sensible styles that will work for multiple seasons. Simple geometrics and plaids, stately florals, and subtle textures are a sure bet for pieces that will be worn over and over. How is your brand using prints to take customers forward this season?
Aug 23, 2022
Designer Spotlight: Issey Miyake
The late Issey Miyake was known for his technology-driven designs and his collection ‘’Pleats Please’’ which stole so many hearts as they were a crowd favourite. We look back on his outstanding career and influence on fashion.
Aug 11, 2022
Creating Square Prints in Adobe Illustrator
A square is one of the most basic geometric shapes and is widely used in architecture and design. With our desire to return to simple order, and the wide possibilities to explore within a simple square framework, square based patterns are trending upward.
Aug 7, 2022
Designer Spotlight: Dame Zandra Rhodes
Dame Zandra Rhodes' contributions to the fashion and textiles industry have been eccentric and brilliant as she has provided an influential safe space to push the boundaries of eclectic fashion and print design.