…le cuir a paris_summer14 leather trends

le cuir started very optimistic. with a plus of 22,5 % new exhibitors the show was once again growing. main topics: new pattern loads of metallics, pastels, and the new „nude“ tones. one of the highlight was the new „incube“ area: the le cuir highlighted in this section the importance of research forward thinking, green ideas and creative power. here are some first images form the le cuir forum and some amazing new developments form . #LEATHER#TRENDS#COLOR FORECAST#NEXTGURUNOW#LE CUIR A PARIS#

…berlin fashion week_winter 13_14_trend impressions_part 1

rlin: thanks mbfweek, BBB, premium, panorama, capsule, seek, gallery, green showroom at adlon, bright…..that was a massive season: fantastic new brands, great collections, great locations….. berlin has shown one more time: a magnet for top buyers. happy that asian and japanese buyers nearly doubled. one thing is sure: don`t be afraid of colour ! all buyers are looking for new directions and explained that the,
bread and butter january 2013 , premium 2013, panorama fair berlin,

…new avant-garde fashion store_orimono_in berlin

orimono store berlin brings in a massive selection of designers and brands that are nowhere else to find in berlin…its all about:

design aesthetics, craftsmanship, durability and a unique design statements. collections: aleksandr manamís | obscur | gestuz

…trend forecast confirmation winter 2013

the london menswear shows and the first menswear shows in milano have confirmed that black and monochrome shiny looks will be important…..please don`t undervalue the trend theme_art works_
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…bangkok fashion guide on superfuture

global fashion expert and city guide mastermind, the founder of superfuture, wayne berkowitz just told me that the BANGKOK superfuture city guide is out. it works as an app as well as a printed version.since our first trip to tokyo in the early 90`s i can say: superfuture is a fantastic tool to get around in asia fashion hot spots…..(usa, australia and europe as well).

check out the BKK shop till you drop map here: http://superfuture.com/supershop/bangkok-superguide#
bangkok is moning more in the direction of „wild tokyo“ of asia.

…letter from berlin_WGSN LONDON

wgsn: trend informations and updates from berlin. monthly updates  and insight_what new in: lifestyle, music, restaurants, night life, art, stores, designers and fashion hot spots.

monthly reports and special foto and lifestyle consumer study:  team member for more than 8 years.

client voices:

– its been a real pleasure to work with you over the years, your cheerfulness and enthusiasm is infectious!

lindsey dupler_wgsn

– this looks great! we will definitely put into art pulse and probably an exhibition review bitesize.

jo_wgsn

– hi there martin and very interesting info on retail  berlin this month.

i love the geometry store. I’d like to include it in the monthly round up of new stores, looks very cool.

amanda carr_store design and visual merchandising editor_wgsn

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…urban art museum berlin

gen 13_ street art urban art museum and limited edition sneaker store: the famous actor oliver korittke has opened an amazing youth culture museum in the centre of mitte. he and his team friends show selected urban art items collected over the last 40 years. the highlights are the limited edition sneakers from all over the world, action and designer toys, and art products. 600 sqm2 full o