Stylesight's Graphics team was in Las Vegas last week for Magic Market Week.
Among all the shows at Magic Market Week, Pool & Capsule remains the most exciting in terms of directional graphics. Each season ushers in new ideas as trends of seasons past linger. Here are a few key graphic directions that grabbed our attention:
Altered-Luxe re-emerged as a key direction for
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Toys, toys, and more toys! We took a trip yesterday to the Toy Fair, held at the Javitz Center in NYC, to check out the latest offerings in the toy market. From the Barbie x Mega Bloks car to the environmentally friendly art supplies by Eco-Kids, the ultra-creative toy designers have been busy utilizing new sustainable materials and construction methods
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The Children's Team is wrapping up their international trade show coverage for now with Little Barcelona, held on Feb. 3 and 4. This new show (it was their third edition) continues to grow with cool contemporary brands for Childrenswear. Eye-catching prints like foxes, whales and clouds popped up on simple silhouettes for baby. In addition to apparel, exhibitors showcased a
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Taking place in Copenhagen from January 31 to February 3, CIFF Kids helped cement some of the latest trends we've been seeing across Europe. Natural Nordic themes, including intarsia knits and muted hues, played against futuristic aesthetics like sleek metallics for an ultra-modern vibe. Bringing prints back to earth were classic tartan and checkered plaids, serving across classifications as gender-neutral
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Home sweet home! After a whirlwind trip around Europe, stopping by Kleine Fabriek, Pitti Bimbo, FIMI, Bubble London and, finally, Playtime Paris, the Children's Team is back in New York. We're pulling together our comprehensive trade show wraps but while we're working on that, take a look at the latest trends from Paris.
Shades of green and blue were key for
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At the latest Wallpaper* Design Awards, Ron Gilad was honored as the Designer of the Year for 2013.
“As an artist, I'm never satisfied with the end result; I don't accept it. As a designer, I am not satisfied with simply creating another object in 3-D. I think about the right proportions, beauty and functionality as parts of a process which is the
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We've had a busy few weeks this month! Over the weekend, the Children's Team stopped by Bubble London (in addition to checking out FIMI and Playtime Paris). Some of the exhibitors included ilovegorgeous, Rosie Life, Petit Bateau and newcomers Ruff & Huddle. Based out of East London, we loved Ruff & Huddle's rebellious update to classic silhouettes and printed words. In addition
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With new exhibitors and a record number of participators, Indigo and Printsource remain essential trade show events for emerging print trends and current season confirmation.
Busier than ever, Indigo in New York showcased a range of inspirational prints from 131 studios. There was also a strong Brazilian presence with 412BE, Musse, Caju, and the support of The Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT).
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We're wrapping up our Copenhagen trade show coverage with CIFF Kids and have pulled together some of our favorite pieces for S/S 13. Knit collars were featured on baseball jackets while cardigans played with trims and pocket placements. Shorts were revived in pastel colors and tropical floral prints while micro flowers found a home on baby rompers. Perforated leather sneakers
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Wrapping up our local trade show coverage, the Children's Team checked out The Children's Great Event Shoe Show in Jersey. Neon accents were among the key trends, popping up on footwear for both genders. Fruits found their way from apparel to footwear and floral bouquets done in a range of fabrics were key for girls, decorating t-straps and sandals. Boys
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Continuing our worldwide trade show coverage, the Children's Team popped over to Copenhagen to check out CPH Kids over the weekend. Vibrant colors played across a variety of categories with electric apricot, canary yellow and bright orange spotted across brands. Metallic and neon trims appeared on clothes and footwear, giving kids pops of color from head to toe. Patchwork inspired
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Finishing up this week's New York trade show circuit, the Children's Team stopped by Playtime New York earlier this week. Filled with their trademark bright colors and directional brands, we've pulled some of the S/S 13 trends spotted at the show. Neon accents popped up on pockets and footwear while more demure, worn-in styles paired cozy gingham with jersey
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Capsule touched down last week for the trade show's S/S 13 New York edition for Men, offering us a glimpse of what we can expect to see more of later this month at Capsule Las Vegas. Let this preliminary roundup of New York's apparel trends wet your appetite for Vegas' upcoming trade show extravaganza.
ELECTRIC OLIVE: Greens get acidic; the latest
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Bridging the gap between London's naturally creative work ethic and its obvious lack of a reputable menswear trade show presence, Jacket Required's latest offering reinforced a clear message that menswear in London is certainly regaining steam.
Set at the tail end of other competing trade shows, Jacket Required took place last weekend (June 13-14) for its third edition. The show's growing popularity was
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Just back from Bread & Butter in Berlin, Stylesight's Youth Culture editors have some early callouts:
JUNIORS
*Neons and metallics continue to be strong messages
*Western and Military themes were widespread
*Platform sneakers are a must-have
YOUNG MEN
*Intentionally, permanently upturned collars look fresh
*Micro prints are key
Stay tuned for our full reports on each market!
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