Archive for April, 2012

Retail Preview A/W 12: Manuel Marte

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Words by MPDClick’s Trend Researcher.

Austrian-based, young designer Manuel Marte’s autumn/winter 12 collection ‘The Real-time Human Transformation Art’ draws upon avant garde cuts and an innovative approach to silhouette shapes, for which he is internationally recognised.

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Designing Women: Post War British Textiles, Fashion and Textile Museum, London

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Words by our partners at ARTS THREAD.

This charming exhibition documents the rise of female artists in post-war Britain and the impact they had on shaping the textile design industry. This is great exhibition running in-line with MPDClick’s trend ‘National Hybrids‘ for s/s 12 which celebrates British design and style.

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MPDClick Launches Autumn/Winter 13/14 Forecast

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MPDClick has today launched its autumn/winter 13/14 forecast for interiors, colour, textiles, graphics, garments, footwear and accessories inspiration. In addition users now have access to MPDClick’s very first dedicated intimates, lounge and sleepwear forecast, complete with all the essential colour, textile and range building inspiration for the season.

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Retail Preview A/W 12: Oh Baby London

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Words by MPDClick’s Trend Researcher.

Oh Baby London is an independent baby and childrenswear brand, created in London’s ultra fashionable Brick Lane. Street art and street style are prominent across the collection, creating an eclectic mix of classic and vintage fashions with a futuristic twist.

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Children’s Wear: Designer Kids Wear Strengthens Brands

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Words by Fiona Jenvey, Mudpie CEO.

Famous brands are developing mini me kids collections to strengthen their brand power in regions like Asia and the Middle East.

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Look of the Week

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Words by MPDClick’s Trend Journal Editor.

This week we look to the most fashionable baby girl on the planet – the Beckham’s very own Harper Seven.

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Retail Preview A/W 12: Bally

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Words by MPDClick’s Trend Researcher.

Swiss brand Bally’s autumn/winter 12 womenswear collection is inspired by the brand’s first ready-to-wear collection of the 1970′s; offering a sophisticated range of chic, elegant and edgy styles that is typically Bally.

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Kidswear: Babies”R”Us® x Heidi Klum

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Babies”R”Us® today announced that it has partnered with world-renowned model, fashion icon and mom of four, Heidi Klum, to create an exclusive collection of affordable luxuries for little ones. This is an interesting development for the brand at a time where British baby and childrenswear retailer Mothercare has recently announced closure of a substantial number of stores. The move to release the range solely in North America and online is clearly a considered one.

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Intimates: Shapewear for Men

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Words by MPDClick’s Lingerie Trend Researcher.

It appears the intimate apparel industry is finally deciding to pay some attention to fashion conscious men out there shown by leading hosiery brand Emilio Cavallini’s latest range ‘mantyhose-unisex tights’ revealed this month.

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Product Design: Hammock and High Tea

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Words by the Pattern People at Printsource NY.

Hammock and High Tea is inspired by owner Karen Young’s South American childhood, with a combination of British, Caribbean and other multicultural influences.

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