Archive for November, 2011

MPDClick Launches New Homepages

by MPDClick on November 30, 2011 in Company News with No comments
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MPDClick, the leading online trend service, has today revealed a new contemporary look. The fresh and clean design with enhanced functionality will ensure that users are immediately provided with the creative inspiration they need.

MPDClick’s main homepage benefits from a dynamic new design whilst individual landing pages include featured reports from key areas along with helpful tips on how to use our trend information.

Click here to see MPDClick’s new look.

To find out more about the range of Mudpie products available head to our Trendbookshop.

Trends & Trade Fairs: Mudpie Joins Printsource New York as Official Trend Partner

by MPDClick on November 30, 2011 in Company News with No comments
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Printsource New York, the premier market for textile and surface design in the USA, has announced that UK-based creative trend company Mudpie will become its official trend partner beginning with the January 9-11, 2012 show.

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trends & trade fairs: mudpie joins printsource new york as official trend partner

by MPDClick on November 30, 2011 in Uncategorized with No comments

Printsource New York, the premier market for textile and surface design in the USA, has announced that UK-based creative trend company Mudpie will become its official trend partner beginning with the January 9-11, 2012 show.

“Our partnership with Mudpie expands upon our commitment to deliver fresh ideas on the show floor each season, and to feature superior trend direction through seminars and installations” said Massimo Iacoboni, President of Printsource New York. “Mudpie is a leader in trend forecasting, with a global reach and publishing capabilities that include online and traditional media.”

Mudpie has the largest range of trend-led products available, comprising trend books – which are the leader in global market share, online trend service (MPDClick) and is the only forecasting service with its own commercial graphic and textile design studio. Mudpie publishes forecasted colour information six months in advance of any other trend service and two years ahead of season. 

Mudpie is the UK’s largest trend forecasting service, with an international network spanning 50 countries and branded offices in 17 locations, including Asia, Africa, Australia, the Americas and Europe. Established in 1992 by CEO, Fiona Jenvey, a much sought after speaker on trend forecasting, Mudpie is a leading authority on the supply of trend intelligence to the creative industries. 

“As a trend analyst I develop trends looking at human behaviour, art, architecture, street culture and consumer statistics,” said Fiona Jenvey, CEO, Mudpie. “This information enables my team to produce accurate trend directions ahead of the selling season. As the official trend service for Printsource New York we will provide an unbeatable range of trend information for Spring/Summer 2013 attendees. Mudpie is known worldwide for graphics, prints and artwork, making them the perfect partner for Printsource.” 

Mudpie will create custom trend displays throughout the show featuring the exhibitors’ contemporary approach to men’s, women’s and children’s wear, as well as provide the show’s attendee with an in-depth look at its trend books and online trend forecasting service.

In addition to creating the show’s trend displays, Fiona Jenvey will present two seminars highlighting key trends for the Spring/Summer 2013 season. On January 9th at 11:30 am Jenvey will address children’s wear trends, and on January 10th  at 10:30 am she will focus on men’s and women’s wear trends.

Printsource New York, The Premier Market for Surface and Textile Design in the USA, holds three shows a year in New York City. As the hub for the world’s top creative talent, Printsource showcases hundreds of collections by international surface and textile design studios and agents. England, France, Italy, Spain, Australia and the U.S.A. are just some of the countries featured each season at the Show, which is the main resource for surface and textile design for America’s major manufacturers, retailers and catalogues. The show covers such industries as men’s, children’s and women’s apparel, bed and bath, kitchen and tabletop, paper goods and stationery, wall coverings, window fashions as well as other surface and textile design applications.

Visit the Printsource New York site here.

s/s 12 press preview: selected homme

by MPDClick on November 30, 2011 in s/s 12 with No comments

Words by MPDClick’s Trend Journal Editor.

Danish brand Selected Homme’s spring/summer 12 offering is directed by the theme ‘MOD POP’ for its trend-led line – exemplified by pristine cuts and precision styling. The formal line however is titled ‘MOD (without the pop)’ presenting a more sophisticated approach to the theme.

Bright pop colours are evident throughout the trend story with cobalt blue chinos paired with a copper blazer standing out as a key colour contrast to invest in. Members only jackets are given quilted shoulder yokes and shine finished collar lining for a contemporary update while retro Mick Jagger graphic tees are guaranteed to sell well.

The formal line boasts dapper detailing such as suede elbow patches, tailored blazers with contrasting fabric collar detail and side neckline fastening. Relaxed styling and controlled punches of colour make this a very wearable and commercial range presenting looks for most occasions. Worn leather and suede oxfords suit the range range well in muted tones of taupe and brown while espadrille soles update the highly popular desert boot for the trend-led line.

Highly considered and quality detailing sets this brand apart from the competition with features such as jacket linings that make you want to wear the garment inside out. We predict big things for this brand moving into spring/summer 12.

MPDClick subscribers can click here to view our full coverage located in the Retail Preview area.

s/s 12 press preview: selected femme

by MPDClick on November 30, 2011 in s/s 12 with No comments

Words by MPDClick’s Trend Journal Editor.

Relaxed formality is the key phrase embodying Selected Femme’s spring/summer 12 collection. Inspired by snapshots from the Italian Riviera hotspot Portofino, floor length dresses, draped silhouettes and ethereal prints are key focuses of the range.

A cool yet vibrant palette reflects the Riviera feel with washed out neutrals enlivened with lemons, deep purple, electric blue and tangerine. Soft silk and chiffons give a luxe feel many garments, in particular a white maxi shirt dress with curved hem and slouched pockets. 

Key pieces include a draped kaftan inspired dress in fresh yellow with soft pink and purple print as well as a high neck animal fusion print while a black suede bomber with panelled shoulders adds a harder dimension to the range – working particularly well with the feminine fabrications. Footwear and accessories subtly complement the range in block neutrals, simple punches of colour with a clear emphasis on wedges and flatforms.

MPDClick subscribers can click here to view our full coverage located in the Retail Preview area.

mpdclick launches new look homepages

by MPDClick on November 30, 2011 in Uncategorized with No comments

MPDClick, the leading online trend service, has today revealed a new contemporary look. The fresh and clean design with enhanced functionality will ensure that users are immediately provided with the creative inspiration they need. 

MPDClick’s main homepage benefits from a dynamic new design whilst individual landing pages include featured reports from key areas along with helpful tips on how to use our trend information.

Click here to see MPDClick’s new look

To find out more about the range of Mudpie products available head to our Trendbookshop.

art: felicia atanasiu

by MPDClick on November 30, 2011 in a/w 13/14 with No comments

Words by MPDClick’s Graphics Trend Researcher.

The ability to create uncomplicated and clear, yet beautifully rich art from a mix of many different ideas and influences is a skill that is rare. Fecilia Atanasiu, born in Bucharest – Romania, seems to have no problem doing just that with her eclectic mix of beautiful patterns, flowers, figures and architecture.

Her delicate illustrations are stunningly crafted, with an air of authenticity and even a hint of psychedelia. In the featured piece (pictured main) she has drawn on her East European heritage to create a wonderful tapestry of style and influences, interwoven to an overall image that is innovative and captivating – with its distinctly Russian slant. The Antigua based illustrator is certainly setting a high standard for her contemporaries and has already gained notoriety with a range of clients and international awards. 

Felicia Atanasiu’s work sits perfectly with our upcoming autumn/winter 13/14 trends, which looks to areas of Eastern Europe, providing inspiration for women’s prints and youth graphics for the season.

Click here to see more of Felicia’s work.

Image source: society6.com/artist/feliciaart

s/s 12 press preview: united nude

by MPDClick on November 29, 2011 in s/s 12 with No comments

Founded by Dutch architect Rem D. Koolhaas, United Nude was launched in 2003 with the Mobius shoe and their designs now sold in over 40 countries around the world, they are establishing themselves as an iconic brand.

The aim of United Nude is to create elegance in innovative shapes and their spring/summer 12 collection doesn’t stray away from this. With fans including Lady Gaga, they continue to push the boundaries and create designs that are on the edge of surreal.  Boots, wedges, sandals and shoe boots have all been given a contemporary edge with sharp laser cut detailing, contrasting uppers and exaggerated laces. Classic courts are updated with geometric shapes in bright pink and versatile white, while mules feature an alternative wooden heel  with  slate grey and black uppers. Leather is prevalent on straps and panels but a modern aesthetic is offered on a shoe boot design with a metal wedge heel. 

For more spring/summer 12 collections, visit our Retail Preview area.

s/s 12 press preview: superga

by MPDClick on November 29, 2011 in s/s 12 with No comments

With 100 years in production, Turin born casual shoe designers Superga produce high quality footwear demonstrating ease and comfort with comfort and the latest trends in mind.

This spring/summer 12 sees the brand updating their staple 2750 design with funky patterns and contemporary soles. In collaboration with Henry Holland, the brand’s first joint venture with a British designer,  the shoes take on a funky edge with large white polka dots, featured upon rose pink and black and seen alongside pinstripe panels and silver and gold metal studs.

 Traditional plain options are seen in versatile white with contrasting black, and an alternative options sees the classic design follow this season’s key flatform trend with a thick rubber sole.

For more spring/summer 12 collections, visit our Retail Preview area.

graduate competition: who’s next/arts thread fashion graduate competition

by MPDClick on November 29, 2011 in Uncategorized with No comments

Creative graduate portfolio site ARTS THREAD has teamed up with arguably the leading international fashion tradeshow Who’s Next/Prêt-à-Porter to help launch the careers of 10 designers in January 2012.
Over 50 international colleges have been invited to take part in the Who’s Next/Arts Thread Fashion Graduate Competition.

ARTS THREAD would like to invite every college to nominate one recent graduate only (from 2011) to take part in the international competition where 10 designers will be selected from the following categories:
Womenswear
Menswear
Footwear
Accessories/Jewellery
 
These 10 winning graduates will be able to show their recent collection for one time only at Who’s Next/Prêt-à-Porter in Paris January 21-24 2012.
We will invite the fashion industry and press to judge the graduates who have uploaded their portfolios on the Arts Thread website - deadline November 30 2011.

The lucky 10 will be announced on Monday December 12 2011.

The winners will be not only the most talented graduates who have aspirations to launch their own brand/collection, in addition they need to prove and understand the importance of make, production and sales and marketing, as in Paris there will be buyers who will be interested in buying their collection.
Who’s Next/Pret a Porter and the ARTS THREAD blog team will promote every designer selected to the international press and media well in advance of the show, as well as before, during and after the event.

For more information, click here to be redirected to the ARTS THREAD website.

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