There will be an entire host of new denim vendors showing during Coterie, in New York City next week. These new lines will continue to confuse the consumer and further erase the line between what is premium and what is contemporary.
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Pitti yarn show Spring/Summer 2014
It’s a festive feeling that characterizes the trends for spring summer 2014.
A celebration as a collective experience sharing joy and physical and spiritual wellness.
FLORENCE SMELLS OF ARTISTIC FRAGRANCES @ PITTI FRAGRANZE
Celebrating its 10th edition, Pitti Fragranze showcases the most exclusive, high-quality craft fragrances, body-care and wellness products, cosmetics and sophisticated scented accessories by the best names on the world scene.
Pitti Bimbo – Florence kids fair
Pitti Bimbo can truly be considered the major children’s fashion fair in the world. It offers a perfect vantage point for viewing all the lifestyle trends that are the result of crossing the wires of fashion, food, art and design.
This 360° view covers it all, from the classic-elegance of the big brands at Pitti Bimbo, to the sportswear at Sport Generation, from the creativity of the sophisticated, research-oriented names at New View and EcoEthic to the urban couture at Super Street, to the avant-garde collections at Apartment.
The Eco Ethic section is dedicated to green issues, with a selection of the best brands that base their style code on sustainable fashion.
Companies from all over the world that use organic and bio materials produced with respect for nature and as part of a supply chain that protects local products and small communities as well as safeguarding the planet and human beings.
We loved Paul Smith Junior!
It is a charming collection for boys and girls from birth to 16 years. It kept Paul Smith adult collection’s design vision, but more fun, light-hearted. Quirky prints, graphic t-shirts and iconic stripes sit alongside soft knits and oversize checks.
ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO, XVIIIth Edition
The Exhibition presented last weekend over 80 master craftsmen from Italy and from all over the world
Practical demonstrations of techniques by hand in the crafting of: iron, glass, wood, textiles, precious stones and metals
The splendid gardens of Palazzo Corsini were especially open to the public for this occasion, and the weather was amazing!
Milan Image Art Fair 2012
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]uper Studio Piùhosted the Milan Image Art Fair for another successful turn out. The second edition of MIA art fair devoted to photography and video hosted 230 exhibitors of which many international coming from over 20 different countries worldwide. Among the various artists and subjects there was a hall dedicated specifically to fashion. Not only fashion, but nature and industry were two other main themes, as well as color and abstract.
Fuorisalone 2012 Milan – Day 6
[dropcap]T [/dropcap]he last day of our Fuorisalone tour and we wrap up with the Duomo area. In the beautiful frame of Palazzo Morando, Baccarat displayed the works of various designers of excellence by the name of Patricia Urquiola, Philippe Starck, Jaime Hayon, Mathias where the light played to highlight bends, cuts and design. At another noble Palazzo Bagatti Valsecchi, Venini presented their retrospective. Beautiful were the vases of Tadao Ando.
Very suggestive the proposals of Nilufar which are always soffits ticketed and unusual. A selection of international designers of which “Tunisia” showed a constellation of lights composed of 3 lamps that live harmoniously in a metallic net by Giacomo Ravagli. Special are the compositions of butterflies and the armchair in the shape of a butterfly by Daniele Innamorato.
A few steps away Gaia & Gino with Swarovski presented a new collection of accessories designed by David Adjaye, Dafne Koz and Harry Allen. Playful and ironic the windows of Hermès created by Kiki van Eijk.
Ingo Maurer continues research in LED and presents candles as well as revisiting some of his historical pieces ironically. Staying in tune with lights, Alessi Lux launched the “Forever Lamp”, a new collection of precious lamps. Ross Lovegrove created a screen luminous glass named “Botanic Rain” and another “Droplet Mini LED”, a light that memorizes the movement of water.
Fuorisalone 2012 Milan – Day 5
[dropcap]I [/dropcap]ntense day full of smaller presentations all within the various shops and galleries in the Brera Design District.
The first appointment was Homeless, supported by Humberto and Fernando Campana. Three very young students, promoted through social network, proposed a contest that unites artisans and designers for intelligent design at a low cost. The result are a series of accessories for the home, truly beautiful.
A brief visit to Ecal, University of Art and Design Lausanne, to admire the contemporary proposals of the students, not only design but a strong decorative imprint balanced between art and design.
At Kashtall, Paola Navone showing her new carpet collection inspired by Ikat.
From carpet to carpet in the magical back drop of the Cloisters of San Sepolcro, Nodus presented the work of many designers: Studio Job, Kiki Van Eijk, Estudio Campana and many others. The carpets hung like contemporary art paintings.
In the ex Gallery Lia Rumma, a magnificent collection of vases oversized by Ferdinando Vassallo.
“Stone, paper, scissors” is the exhibition presented at the library of Santa Maria Incoronata. The owner of an incredible ‘masseria’ in Puglia got many hound designers to work on a project using poo materials at low cost for hotels.
At Dilmos gallery pieces from Ron Gilad played on the transformation. As always very colorful was the presentation from Wall&Decò which showed a wallpaper for exteriors.
At the Pelota an exhibition dedicated to Austrian designers. In the cult shop gallery Corso Como 10, 3 exhibitions with minimal impact, of which one of Kris Ruhs.
Salone del Mobile Milano More…and more!
Different materials used in furnishing: metal, semi-precious stones, wood, leather.
Interesting to see how Ticciati Tosco is using now semi-precious as malachite in a new project of
Women’s shoes.
Seen a beautiful leather effect in ceramic stools.
Salone del Mobile Milano More!
Lots of happy vibrant colors in all various categories seen at the show!
Milano Salone del Mobile
Denim trend seen at the show:
Dondup Lucite chair made by Guzzini, while Smeg introduced a refrigerator
covered in denim.
Adriani e Rossi made a pouffe re-using worn jeans.
HOME Trade show at Earls Court
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Lambert and Associates London office visited the new ‘HOME’ Trade show at Earls Court today, which is the fabulous new extension to the well known ‘Top Drawer’.
Annie Little’s stand caught our attention with her bright and beautiful screen printed cushions and frames of the Royal Family……..Just in time for the Queen’s 2012 Diamond Jubilee!
LAMBERT AND ASSOCIATES FASHION OFFICE AND TREND SPOTTER begins the trade fair race
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you are planning to attend some trade shows during September, you will probably see many of our fashion specialists.
The LAMBERT AND ASSOCIATES trends spotters will be walking through stands to discover all the best novelties.
The first rendez-vous is taken for PRÊT-À-PORTER PARIS “the heart of fashion” Saturday 3rd to Tuesday 6th September 2011 at Paris Expo – Porte de Versaille – Pavillon 7.
Then, LAMBERT AND ASSOCIATES’ team will drop into MAISON & OBJET PARIS, the most amazing international trade show showcasing new releases of home-fashion. Five days and one place allow French and international buyers to discover all the cultures of home-fashion through different worlds. Textiles, tableware, objects & accessories, furniture, decoration, design.
For the first time in September, MAISON & OBJET creates a space dedicated to solutions for developing retail spaces.
An innovative, pedagogical and forward-thinking approach, where the retail space presents different suggestions for the layout of your retail space, combining technical solutions and new technologies (signage, installation, merchandising, lighting, materials, etc.)
This year, MAISON & OBJET invites young Japanese designers sponsored by Tokujin YOSHIOKA, Toshiyuki KITA, Ken OKUYAMA, Issey MIYAKE, Yoshihiro NARISAWA and Masamichi KATAYAMA:
MAISON & OBJET PARIS. collections Fall-Winter 2011/2012 -Paris Nord Villepinte Friday 9th to Tuesday 13th September 2011.
Lambert and Associates Fashion Office and Trend Spotter
