Paul Pelssers’ Early Color & Trend Directions is a biannual collective of looks and influences of the international designer collections that will inspire and impact both the womenswear and menswear markets in future seasons.You can view a sample of their Women's Fall/Winter 2012-13 early color and …
>>FEATURED ARTIST - SUZANNE MILLIUS
Recently featured on the May issue cover of Underwired Magazine (a monthly publication distributed throughout the Louisville, KY and Southern Indiana area) - meet artist and poet, Suzanne Millius who is the owner of Etsy shop, Studio3ten. She is one of my great finds on Etsyland and I just love her…
>>TFL COLOUR TRENDS AUTUMN-WINTER 2012/13
TFL Colour Trends Autumn-Winter 2012/13 presentation for leather garments, footwear, accessories and upholstery.There are 2 key colour trends, "Wearing" for colour trends and inspirations for garments, footwear, garments and accessories. The "Living" section features colour trends to inspire interi…
>>THE DESIGN LIBRARY
The Design Library has the world's largest collection of documentary fabrics, original paintings, wallpapers, embroideries and yarn dyes. Their vast collection dates from the 1750s to the late 20th century and are sorted into over 900 categoriesSo if you are looking for surface design ideas for prin…
>>ILLUSTRATIONS - DANIEL EGNEUS FOR LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
I recently picked up the LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD book - the new gift edition of the Brothers Grimm version of the tale. I couldn't resist the new interpertation of this classic French folklore and the illustrations by Daniel Egneus is so incredibly mesmerizing. To own a copy of the.... Little Red Ri…
>>NINE WEST CONTEST FEATURE - ANGELA PRENTISS

A few weeks ago, I posted the DESIGN FOR NINE WEST contest and I'm so happy to feature a fan and reader of my blog. Featured here is ANGELA PRENTISS who is participating in the contest and submitted the great bag she designed below, Audacious Tote. Would love for you to vote for her great design her…
>>NILIT® - FALL-WINTER 2012-13 TRENDS
NILIT® is recognized as the maker of polyamide (nylon) yarns for apparel applications. Their Fall-Winter 2012-13 trendbook defines the three bodywear and activewear trends and highlights the yarn innovations suited to these trends. NILIT® Trendbook will inspire you to create the dynamic products an…
>>LIBERTY LONDON
When I am in London every year, I always make a point to visit the iconic Liberty store on Great Marlborough Street, off Regent Street between the shopping hubs of Oxford Circus and Picadilly Circus. They have an amazing store that houses everything from women's and men's apparel, accessories, home …
>>PANTONE - 175 NEW WAYS TO CELEBRATE COLOR
PANTONE, is an industry standard for color solutions and services for fashion, graphics, home and many more. They just added 175 more colors in addition to their vast selection of colors for the Fashion and Home color system.Their new selection of colors include:A broader range of nuanced neutrals a…