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London-based designer, Fiona Paxton, creates ornate inspired, eye-catching jewellery pieces which introduce contemporary detailing to traditional-inspired designs. Her spring/summer 13 collection once again see’s her drawing on inspiration which combines an Indian artisanship the iconography of the British punk era, 80’s conceptual Japanese fashion and the German Bauhaus movement.
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MPDClick loves the new music video for Naughty Boy and Emeli Sande’s Single, the styling showcases an urban twist on our predicted Myriad trend for A/W 12.
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As we begin to shift into autumn/winter 12/13, a strong direction which juxtaposes classic culture alongside contemporary design with a distinct Middle Eastern influence becomes increasingly apparent. The concept is a driving force for design and fashion alike, and mirrors MPDClick’s fashion forecast for the coming season.
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La Petite is a great online magazine resource full of fashion, design, DIY projects, unforgettable stories, and other helpful ingredients to inspire creative parents. In the current issue we can see an early indicator of MPDClick’s trend Myriad, forecast for the coming autumn/winter 12/13.
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A recent article on Fashion United reported that Muslim fashion is a fast growing industry worth an estimated £44bn. To put that into context, British fashion is valued at £21bn. Designers are also seeking inspiration from modest Muslim dress with celebrities such as chef Nigella Lawson and actress Joanna Lumley pioneering this look suggesting a trend for the 35+ age group.
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For this week’s Design Focus of the Week we are inspired by soft furnishings and home accessory company Babooshe who are renowned for their beautiful foutas.
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For this week’s design focus of the week, we are inspired by emerging textile print designer Nicola Jones, who MPDClick recently caught up with to find out a little more about her work and her inspirations for future designs.
Mpdclick continue to track developments within the Middle East in line with our forecasted autumn/winter 12/13 trend, Myriad combines the values of luxury and sustainability with a strong sense of Arabic tradition; here we highlight two new reference points providing further inspiration for Myriad.
Dubaibased magazine ‘Brownbook’ is an urban lifestyle guide, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa, exploring a range of references from art, product design, architecture, textiles and film creating a diverse aesthetic with a highly decorative direction. The latest publication (April 2011) focuses on creative enterprise, a guide on how to start a creative business, an excellent resource for local inspiration.
We also looked to Bierut based specialist book shop Papercup which has become a recent go-to spot since opening in 2009. The store has inspired the development and openings of local design stores, architectural offices, themed bars and avant garde clothing boutiques. Featured in Elle’s Italian Décor earlier this year the innovative store has 1500 books specialising in art, photography, fashion, design and graphic novels as well as offering a huge array of local magazines. The recent development of the store, a popular coffee bar and occasionally holding business meetings, and to the additions to its surrounding areas provide a great creative resource for the development of forecasted trend Myriad.
Click here to visit Papercup’s official website.
Click here to visit Brownbook’s official website.
Image source: facebook/papercup
For our autumn/winter 12/13 trends, Mpdclick covered the growing interest in the Arab nations. This month London celebrates Shubbak a three week festival of Arab culture opening this week.
The festival portrays young people who think creatively and freely, are in touch with global trends and are communicating speedily through social networks. The exhibition acknowledges a society in turmoil and at the leading edge of socio-political ferment. What Shubbak shows is a vibrant and eclectic art scene, much of which is coming out of the countries leading the Arab world’s protest against political and social repression
Shubbak: A Window on Contemporary Arab Culture, runs in London until 24 July and features around 100 artists, it is London’s first ever festival of contemporary culture from across Arabia.
Image source: main – Khaled Hafez, below - Natalie Ayoub
We recently caught up with the Mayor of London’s Office to talk about London’s upcoming celebration of contemporary culture from across the Arab world. This exciting event unites the Arab nations and Britain, while further underpinning our predictions of a celebrated multicultural presence within London as the city is propelled into the limelight for the Olympics in 2012.
London Mayor Boris Johnson revealed Shubbak: A Window on Contemporary Arab Culture, will encompass over seventy events in more than thirty key cultural venues throughout the city for three weeks from 4 – 24 July 2011, organised by the Mayor of London and sponsored by HSBC.
Shubbak (the arabic word for ‘window’) will feature a wide-ranging programme of visual arts, film, music, theatre, dance, literature, architecture, lectures and discussions, many of them free, hosted by leading London cultural organisations.
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: ‘London is a global city in which Arab culture has played a significant part over the centuries –the word ‘Trafalgar’ even originates from the Arabic language. This festival is a unique chance for Londoners to glimpse the breadth and excellence of contemporary Arab culture and its influence on London’s cultural scene today. At a time of remarkable political and social change, Shubbak marks an exciting moment between artists in the capital and across the Arab world. I have no doubt that it will stimulate, delight and surprise audiences.‘
Zarir J Cama, Group General Manager, Group Management Office, HSBC Holdings plc, commented: ‘Shubbak: A Window on Contemporary Arab Culture will provide real insight into the Middle East and we are pleased to announce this sponsorship as the first event of our 2011 and 2012 global Cultural Exchange programme, Arabian Journeys. Celebrating the rich and diverse culture of the region, the programme will include research with the Economist Intelligence Unit, Arabia Offscreen - an international education project involving an expedition to Saudi Arabia – and exclusive cultural experiences for clients and stakeholders, with further announcements to be made shortly. Following our previous spotlights on the emerging markets of China, India and Brazil, our Cultural Exchange programme reflects the value we place on appreciating and understanding different points of view when building successful working relationships.‘
Work by contemporary Arab artists, writers, film-makers, musicians, choreographers and architects based in London and from countries around the world will be presented including Algeria, Bahrain, Canada, Egypt, India, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USA.
Munira Mirza, Advisor for Arts and Culture to the Mayor of London, said today: ‘We are absolutely delighted at the response we’ve received from cultural organisations all over London and across the Arab world to our invitation to take part. There is a real sense of excitement and collaboration amongst artists and I believe the festival will demonstrate the power of culture to bring people together.’
Aaron Cezar, Director of the Delfina Foundation, speaking at the Press Conference, said: ‘Through Delfina’s renowned artist-in-residency programme in London, we know first-hand that this city is a beacon to both young and established artists from the Arab world. We are excited to be part of Shubbak, alongside so many venues and organisations in London, at a time when the world is re-evaluating its preconceptions about the Arab world and when London is yet again proving it is the world’s cultural capital.‘
Mpdclick says: Shabbak not only celebrates the relationship between the Arab nations and Britain but further drives the spotlight on this often misunderstood nation; playing a key part among a number of other events and art exhibitions that are redefining perceptions.
Further reading:
Exhibition: The Future of a Promise
Art & design: UAE Pavillion at the 2011 Venice Biennale
Art: Sara Rahbar’s Dual Nationality Comes to the Forefront
Art & Design: Contemporary Calligraphy
Technology: Sustainable Futures – Masdar
City & culture: Beirut- Self Branded as the Cultural Capital of the Middle East
Source: www.london.gov.uk
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