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Archive for March, 2012
Look of the Week: George’s Marvelous Novelty Knits
Words by MPDClick’s Trend Editor.
Ladies and gentleman, MPDClick would like to introduce you to our lovely work experience student, George and his marvelous novelty knits. Joining us from Southampton where he is studying Fashion Management and Marketing, George is shadowing our Runway Editor for the next two weeks and brought a smile to everyone’s face in the office with his delightful vintage intarsia.
Design Focus of the Week
Words by MPDClick’s Home & Interiors Editor.
With the London 2012 Olympics only 119 days away, we take inspiration from an upcoming exhibition in Milan that celebrates the London Olympic torch in its full glory. Designed by acclaimed London-based designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the torch will make its first appearance outside the UK at the Salone del Mobile in Milan in April.
Music Trends: Plug.DJ
Film Editor Danny Wadeson from the award winning Music & Culture website, The 405 brings us monthly insight into emerging music and culture trends.
Words by Danny Wadeson.
Most of the best ideas have an element of ‘why didn’t I think of that?’ if not ‘how has it not been done before?’ This is exactly what we thought when introduced to the new multi-faceted music platform Plug.DJ.
Print Inspiration: Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana’s newest collection for autumn/winter 12/13 is inspired once again by their native land of Italy, this time taking on their country’s religious heritage.
Retail Preview A/W 12: Varg PR
Words by Isabelle O’Carroll.
Varg PR have expanded taking on a few new brands for autumn/winter 12/13 while retaining staples like Swedish Hasbeens and Finsk.
Graphics Inspiration: Robert Farkas
Words by MPDClick’s Graphic Trend Researcher.
We stumbled across Robert Farkas this week, and this collection seems to fit perfectly with elements of the MPDClick’s new autumn/winter 13/14 Wanderlust trend.
Retail Preview A/W 12: Liberty London
Words by Isabelle O’Carroll.
Liberty London broke with tradition last week and presented their autumn/winter 12 buy thematically, rather than by designer. This is a novel and refreshing way to re-digest pieces by designers like Christopher Kane, Michael van der Ham, Kenzo and Dries Van Noten and brings to the forefront for newer designers like Teatum Jones.
Sustainability and the Home of the Future
Words by Mpdclick’s Future Trends and Home & Interior Editor.
In the design sector, the evolution of sustainability is a future-facing strategy that infuses every stage of the design process from conception to distribution.





























