…nextgurunow foto safari NYC in LR magazine

the nextgurunow. NYC bag trend research street  safari is now published in the lederwaren report issue nr. 09 / 11…….you can order the magazine  online…there is also the first and amazing  LR photo shoot  in the issue .see link below….. LEDERWAREN REPORT

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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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.

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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….

…london trend update

successful meetings with the uk trend teams…lots of positive energy .. … …massive store and trend reseach from marylebone_shoreditch hoxton hipsters to new bond street_from conceptual  b store to high street overkill at topshop_uniqlo_river island_topshop…up to .. the fashion temples of selfridges_libertys_harvey.nichols……..ALFRED DUNHILL house is a dream !!! BAGS and street looks:  sensational  retro styles_colour flash_dots and naive patterns……ethnic …

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