whos`s next paris_inpsirations

from 4-7 july the who`s next  presented an inspirational selection of ready to wear women’s wear, street brands, accessories brands and bags for the summer season 2015: ….it was the first time that the bags under the roof of who`s next where presented in an own hall. in general it was a massive wave of interesting brands from europe, france, italy, germany, the us and asia, especially seoul and bangkok on the who`s next…..here are some higlight picts……from the areas: premiere class_who’s next  bags_and who`s next ready to wear section….

 

 

 

 

 

the international clothing and accessory trade show who’s next is the unmissable event for fashion industry professionals. it encompasses all sectors of

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anteprima fair_milan_leather trends_winter 15_16

3-4 july 2014 at mico hall, fieramilanocity, milan: the anteprima for winter 15_16 was a massive and  positive kick off meeting_the first leather and material event for the season. the anteprima surprised with an expanded number of exhibitors and especially with creativity at the highest level. we met the who is who of high end designer brands and top product managers during the fair….from diesel….up to givenchy….to fendi……: here is a small selection of key pictures: as we research and analyze exclusive for our clients, we can give you only a small  glimpse  here. note : © of the pictures: nextgurunow

find out more about  the trends themes form the anteprima: http://www.anteprima-fair.it/en

anteprima trend themes: art=imagination
the search for what is new can

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trend confirmation summer 15

as presented during the MODEUROP fashion forecast photographer rankin who teamed up with hunger magazine`s beauty editor andrew gallimore:

the winner of hyères festival is…

decided today, hyères festival’s grand prix for 2014 went to the japanese-born, paris-based kenta matsushige. he explained that  his fall 2014 collection, which includes original accessories, was inspired by yohji yamamoto and tadao ando. he also spoke of the importance balance between natural and urban lifestyles, between hinabi (japanes for rustic beauty) and miyabi(japanese for urban beauty). the …

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diesel presents_first collection rebooted by nicola formichetti

last week venice was taken over by a riot of  fashion and denim ….it was the premiere of the diesel collection under the creative direction of nicola fomrichetti …….reimagined and rebooted by nicola formichetti.nick knight has been collaborating with formichetti for quite some time, has made the stunning videos for the show. the presentation is certainly one of the most impressive shows since the performances of W&LT (walter van beirendonck / mustang).

here is the detailed information from showstudio about the concept of the nick knight films for the diesel catwalk show: „the films were displayed in a triptych that mirrored traditional italian artwork, and ordered into four acts. in another nod to italy’s creative history, the introductory

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minimalist bag collection_building block

during our last new york research trip we have discovered the sharp and geometric bag line from building block in one of our favorites stores: assembly nyc . the collection of la based brand_ building block_ is driven by elegance and a perfect balance of subtle sophistication and everyday functionality.with big pleasure we see that the brand has a great article on trendland…..: …and the collection is now available in europe.

stockists in europe: b56 copenhagen / b56store.com / opening ceremony london / www.openingceremony.us

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SOHN_a new diamond in the dub step_electronica heaven

sohn has rapidly become one of the most exciting names in electronic music over the past year. sohn is for sure one of the most promising newcomers in the triangle between r’n’b, electronic and indie pop: magical…implemented synth runs, polyrhythmic gimmicks, a voice full of distance and soul. songs that sound like solitude, his songs translate the magic of a freezing