Arc’teryx: outdoor brand goes Urban Menswear fashion

canadian outdoor brand arc`teryx presents the second collection for URBAN dressed men…: an amazing minimal design orientated menswear line under the Arc’teryx Veilance name….

as other outdoor function brands like stone island have shown already…this new line proves that there is a strong desire in menswear to look smart and dressed without missing the high tech features, the function and comfort of an outdoor brand. the price range is for sure high end market.

straight to the bone…..functional fabrics and details combined with an inner city menswear look. future looks technical indeed.

images from the arc`teryx web site…. article…and interview: from montecristo magazine……

the price range is for sure high end market.

international wardrobe_must see exhibition for textile lovers

TAKE THE CHANCE AND check out the exhibition from Katharina Koppenwallner at the GALLERY BQ in berlin: …..IF YOU WORK IN THE TEXTILE BUSINESS..OR IF YOU ARE READY FOR NEW AND INSPIRING CONCEPTS AND….THE BEAUTY OF REAL HANDMADE PRODUCTS..and pattern…….ITS A MUST SEE SEE !!! HYPER ETHNIC IS A MAYOR TREND FOR THE YEAR 2012…you find massive inspirations …

shangaan electro_massive sound from soweto

shangaan electro 180 bpm from soweto makes the summer after the massive neo disco movement of the last month it’s now official : we have a new hype movement (hype in a positive sense !!!)…..shangaan electro..made his way from the townships of south africa over the uk and the states to germany…….after baile funk..and cumbia…this movement shows….that consumer are listening more than ever globally…..the remix of cultures and rhythms and traditions is one of the key long term trends of the future…:call it hyper ethnic….or ethnotica or what ever you like … but have fun with shangan electro….the best cd is available over the label honest jons:

http://www.honestjons.com/label.php?pid=36711

expect….one billion bpm, it’s definitely made for the most lithe dancer, lots of nice little blunted hi-hat rolls and toy synth sounds..its fast, its happening and its smashing…..

SEE THE MUST SEE VIDOES HERE .. ITS AWESOME : give THE VIDEOS 30 seconds to grow and ENJOY PURE JOY

Tshetsha Boys-Nwa Pfundla…CLICK ME

SHANGAAN CLIP 2…CLICK ME

aan electro is the street level dance

shangaan electro is the street level dance phenomenon from south africa that went global in 2010 on the back of a series of viral youtube clips (2 million hits and counting) and an acclaimed

…nextguruNow street shooting published in the LR mag

a great selection from the nextguruNow bag trend research safari that we did in june is published in the new june issue of the LR magazine…..thanks to all the beautiful and inspiring models..thanks to brick lane..shoreditch…and the streets of london.. have a glimpse here….

…london trend update

successful meetings with the uk trend teams…lots of positive energy .. … …massive store and trend reseach from marylebone_shoreditch hoxton hipsters to new bond street_from conceptual b store to high street overkill at topshop_uniqlo_river island_topshop…up to .. the fashion temples of selfridges_libertys_harvey.nichols……..ALFRED DUNHILL house is a dream !!! BAGS and street looks: sensational retro styles_colour flash_dots and naive patterns……ethnic …

…BVLK forecast press information

save the date : 26.3.2011 during the international ILM fair in offenbach:::BVLK fashion forecast @4.30 pm_level c3 lounge.

…berlin updates stores and museum

…here are some store and location updates for berlin…check out the amazing angry chicken food stall in kreuzberg, and don`t miss the amazing selection of COLORFUL fashion at the happy store on Torstrasse 67 ……have fun with the impressions of berlin……last not least: the newly opened computer spiele museum berlin is amazing !!!!

angry chicken _ skalitzerstr. 36 _ 10999 Berlin Kreuzberg

computer game museum : oldies but goldies…..they have them all..from pac man to mario bros…so nice to see them kickin again…

o see them kickin again.

…ILM offenbach fair and BVLK fashion forecast in march

the ILM fair and the catwalk shows are getting closer….25.3. till 27.3.2011…

Fashion Shows EXPRESSIVE / IMPRESSIV :The I.L.M Winter Styles will surprise with a new show concept, presenting the central trend topics 2011-12 in two equivalent shows that go on stage as EXPRESSIVE and IMPRESSIVE and will run rotatingly throughout the day. Each show offers a thorough impression of the new season trends and the largest trend information possible for buyers’ dispositions.

TREND LECTURE at 12:15 p.m.: Fashion Consultant Martin Wuttke presents the most important seasonal topics in a concise trend exposé about what you should consider for the coming Autumn/Winter. This takes place at 12:15 p.m. every day right before the 12:30 p.m. showin the Event Center, Level C3.

FASHION FORECAST SEASON SUMMER 2012 will take place at the 26.3.2011 at 4.30 pm…buyers lounge………….level C3….SEE YOU IN OFFENBACH

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