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Finders Keepers - Sydney Indie Design and Art Market

Don't forget to save the date - it should be another amazing exhibition of brilliant local talent.

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Added by cindy on February 28, 2010 at 1:56pm

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Yulia Brodskaya - Brilliant Typography

OMG - if you need typography inspiration crossed with sheer brilliance in hand crafting check out Yulia Brodskaya site. www.artyulia.com

Yulia was born in Russia (Moscow); prior to moving to the UK in 2004 she was intere

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Added by cindy on February 28, 2010 at 8:12am

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Lily Allen & Chanel Coco Cocoon

The British singer Lily Allen proves to be perfect for the launch the new Coco Cocoon handbag line. She naturally won over Karl Lagerfeld. His photographs fully illustrate the style that marries the star and her bag. “She is extremely inspiring and is completely taken with the bags – with her typical… Continue

Added by cindy on February 27, 2010 at 9:34pm

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Font inspiration

This is a site that is sure to inspire all those graphic designers in our midst. They are constantly featuring interesting stories about brilliant creatives who are coming up with cool font designs. Here is a piece from t… Continue

Added by cindy on February 27, 2010 at 1:48pm

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What’s the Difference between Diamond and Cubic Zirconia Jewelry?

Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Jewelry- Italian Designers Gold is always popular, but these famous jewelers are now turning their attention towards the Sterling Silver Zirconia Jewelry, for applying their creativity. The famous Stefani Argento produces this Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Jewelry in the .925 Sterling Silver which is the quality mark for Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Jewelry. The famous Italian city of Valenza produces the best of jewelry using precious stones around the world. T… Continue

Added by johnson a cabbie on February 10, 2010 at 10:32pm

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Stirling Group in Administration

I was very sad to hear today that the Stirling Group, the Cheshire-based lingerie and swimwear supplier, which has contracts with retailers including Marks & Spencer, has hit the buffers. Stirling Group designs and manufactures clothing for big-name retailers, specialising in lingerie and swimwear. Some 47 staff… Continue

Added by tara on January 28, 2010 at 2:00pm

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Madonna does Domestic Goddess for Dolce and Gabbana

Madonna features in the new Dolce & Gabbana S/S10 ad campaign revealed in this month's Italian Vanity Fair. Watch out Nigella she actually looks amazing in the kitchen in that fab Dolce & Gabbana signature corset. Continue

Added by cindy on January 3, 2010 at 7:12pm

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Brooklyn Art Project

We like what these guys are doing - some brilliant original art work on display. They have over 7000 members so there is heaps of variety on the site. Check it out. Continue

Added by cindy on December 30, 2009 at 2:00pm

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Bird Textiles

Bird Textiles continues to inspire us with its climate neutral business which does not compromise on design and flair. Check out their site to be see what they have been up to recently - some fab designs coming through. Continue

Added by cindy on December 30, 2009 at 1:41pm

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Innovation in bib design

At FashionCollaborative we are always on the look out for new innovation to preview and we totally love this idea for it's simplicity and total adaptability to any situation. Kipiis Bib Clips let you make anything into a bib - napkin, cloth diaper, kitchen towel. Just clip the two rounded fasteners onto w… Continue

Added by cindy on December 30, 2009 at 1:19pm

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Sass and Bide - London Fashion Week 2010

The Australian design duo Sass and Bide at the spring/summer 2010 collection at London Fashion Week. A very feminine showing for the designers best known for the fab denim designs.

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Added by cindy on December 30, 2009 at 12:41pm

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Need inspiration for extended sizes and its advertising? A recommendation...

Online since January 7, 2009 and already containing over 150 posts is Runway Revolution, formerly "Every Body Is Beautiful", an online archive of images, covers, videos and bits and pieces from a no-model-below-a-size-10 perspective, a project of mine that is quickly gaining momentum and massive stats. We all know how quickly ad campaigns turn over - one season from the next, issue after issue in magazines, and with so many companies… Continue

Added by The Librarian on December 20, 2009 at 7:30pm

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7 Tips for Writing a Good Fashion Dissertation

DO you need help in writing a fashion dissertation? Well, no worry now as this formidable task is made somewhat simpler for you in the lines below. Writing fashion dissertations requires comprehensive knowledge and unrelenting study of the subject. In addition to that, a keen eye on changing trends and new developments also plays a crucial part in writing a fashion dissertation. Fashion is a topic… Continue

Added by Rose Tyler on November 4, 2009 at 4:18pm

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Latino Fashion Week Chicago

The city of Chicago held its first Latino Fashion Week in October 2007 and was recognized by media and industry as the first U.S city to host and celebrate Latino Fashion within a dedicated week of events. Since its inception, Chicago Latino Fashion Week and its featured designers have captivated national attention, and is recognized as the only full week of Latino Fashion in the country. New opportunities and greater recognition have helped to catapult Chicago Latino designers to receive awards… Continue

Added by Yanira Garza on October 21, 2009 at 3:15am

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Jean Paul Gaultier Kids

JPG's new line of kidswear is very cool........It's got the right amount of fashionability for the little ones and you can still see JPG's style shining through........check out the website here

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Added by tara on September 22, 2009 at 8:10am

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Creative Spirit

I recently heard Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics interviewed by Barry Bissell on his radio program Cover to Cover, which looks at the greatest albums ever made, and she talked about her approach to the song writing process. She mentioned that on some days she sits there and nothing comes out, and just when… Continue

Added by cindy on September 2, 2009 at 9:23pm

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Exploiting Chaos - 150 ways to spark innovation during times of change

Download this interesting pdf from trendhunter.com showing 150 ways to spark innovation during times of change - It's a good read showing that dramatic change and simple evolution can give birth to a new set of market needs and that difficulty creates the opportunity to reinvent what people need.....thanks… Continue

Added by tara on September 2, 2009 at 10:08am

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EMBEDDED VIDEO AD IN "PRINT" MAGAZINE

WOW! This is incredible! The new face of printed media! In the most recent issue of Entertainment Weekly, a CBS advertisement features the first video player embedded in a print magazine. The tiny video screen automatically plays when the reader turns to the two page spread promoting… Continue

Added by tara on August 27, 2009 at 8:30am

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FIBER OUTLOOK FALL WINTER 2010/11

This FIBER OUTLOOK FALL WINTER 2010/11 from Lenzing is worth a look - you can download the full pdf here

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Added by tara on August 26, 2009 at 8:30am

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Street signs and license plates make great recycled jewellry!

Bryan and Andrea covet pieces from city streets and random locales; items like street signs and license plates. They then combine their treasured findings with precious metals to create their unique style of fine art jewelry. Inspired by graphic urban imagery, this husband and wife te… Continue

Added by tara on August 25, 2009 at 8:21am

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