seasonal guidelines_NEW YORKER_NEXTGURUNOW

extract of long term trendbooks – smog red and smog

realisation of seasonal trendbooks – pointing out the long term trends to the menswear buying department
design of complete collections / intakes monthly collection built up for menswear and boy’s streetwear – graphic input and briefing of the graphic design teams. worldwide trend and fabric research on fairs like pv, pitti filati, up to intersttoff asia hk. overgiving of the concrete designs to the international production agents from turkey, to asia,hk. research at fashion hot spots and international fairs.

…oukan 71 concept store for japanese design in berlin

japanese design store in berlin, avant-garde from japan in berlin, concept store berlin 2011

trend research new york

we researched the newest trend directions for surfaces and finishing during the first global leather and synthetic fabric fair trend selection new york city . it was surprising how fresh and vibrant the new leather looked…innovative, powerful…between dramatic history..and clean minimal and high tech treatments.

thanks to all the fashionable new yorkers…we had an extraordinary street shooting foto safari…a lot of fresh and inspiring bags and styling ideas….

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.

sustainable fashion eyewear

as sustainability is one of the major mega long term trends it`s good to see that innovation and new products renew the eye wear industry. the frames are innovative and most of all sexy, trendy ……desirable !!!! Hair Glasses comprises of human hair with bioresin as a binding agent, the frames are 100% biodegradable and …

BVLK_the pre forecast meeting_trends winter 12_13

nextguruNow presented the BVLK pre trend themes yesterday in offenbach.thanks to the members who joined the presentation and discussion !!!! the pre-forecast meeting was the kick off for the leather goods bag industry……and the general atmosphere was very positive…. bright colors will be a strong statement for winter 12_13—-highlighted by „neutrality“ the neutral color story …

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