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

new backpack power from berlin

we met nora hänska, the designer of the amazing backpack brand hänska last saturday during the fashion circus event at kaufhaus jahndorf…..HÄNSKA bags are functional beauties trend scouting next guru now

interview_ILM winterstyles_trends

MARTIN WUTTKE NEXT GURU NOW TRENDS ILM FAIR WINTER 14 15 EUROPEFASHION DE , ILM winterstyxles messe offenbach trends…fashion conculting agentur next guru now berlin, designer martin wuttke berlin