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….

 


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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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….

…be part of the reanimation of wardrobe into FASHION

schmidt takahashi  ( Eugenie Schmidt and Mariko Takahashi)…are collecting garments again : … BE PART OF THE  „Reanimation“ of fashion……. let your wardrobe be an inspiration for berlins hottest  talents…….follow the movement …you can drop your clothing  and items at the fantastic store of the TRÜFFELSCHWEIN TEAM in central berlin mitte…..

HERE IS THE COMPLETE INFORMATION FROM SCHMIDTTAKAHASHI…WHERE TO DROP YOU ITEMS..:
For our new collection we need a lot of used garments, which are no longer wanted in your wardrobe. We want to involve you into our project „Reanimation“, if you would like to donate these garments. Your clothes will receive another life as a part of the collection of schmidttakahashi. In the future you can trace their new lives at our website (www.schmidttakahashi.de) and find out what they turn out to be.
You can donate your diverse worn garnments such as coats, jackets, trousers, shirts or accessoires (excluding underwear) into the container, which is located at our favorite men’s wear store“Trüffelschwein“. We are looking forward to find yours in our container.
Trüffelschwein
Rosa-Luxemburg-Str . 21
10178 Berlin
Mon – Sat  12:00 am – 8:00 pm