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

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

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…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….

…ILM fair press collected nextguruNow

…2 weeks after the ILM fair press conference more and more magazines, papers, are coming up  with reports of the key trends….for example: dpa, news.de, hr online… http://www.hr-online.de/website/rubriken/kultur/index.jsp?rubrik=5986&key=standard_document_41124585 http://www.frankfurt-live.com/front_content.php?idcatart=99491 http://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/855149158/taschenmode-comeback-der-klassiker/1/

…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.

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…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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…fresh mental collection

from time to time we cross brands and collections that are so amazing and brilliant that we want to share them with you…

one example is the extraordinary collection from the manila based brand MENTAL we explored during our manila research trip in november: as  the name already explains, the collection is very special  : powerful, kicking, and with a twist. for sure one of the most interesting brands in south asia at the moment.powerful, kicking, and have a really new twist. for sure one of the m



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nextguruNow. provides design services and trend forecasts in the field of fashion and leather accessories

trend research and forecasts
we research and analyze the international markets and bring to life a vision of what is happening. we have the work experience to reaserch and define the trends of tomorrow, an in-depth knowledge of the fashion industry, and a true passion for fashion. our close involvement with art, music and the international design scene allows us to spot what is new and relevant in the fast changing markets.

fashion design, collection build-up
we develop customized collections for our international clients in the men and women’s wear sector and casual wear market, using our know-how to transform conceptual ideas into successful collections which meet end consumer needs. we provide professional support during the complete design development process tailored to individual business needs.

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salon international des jeunes stylistes_NEXT G+U.R+U NOW_HYERES

Our own collection Next G+U.R+U Now was selected two times to present a special collection during Europe’s most prestigious fashion competition event for talented artists and designer at Hyeres France. Those 2 catwalk shows made the beginning of the ongoing success of the collection of Next G+U.R+Now. espace 3000_ hyères. Our collection was one of …

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