Design
Lectra, a leader in integrated technology solutions for industries using soft materials such as apparel fabrics, technical textiles and composite materials has announced the success of its early-adopter program for its Modaris 3D system.
Invista, owner of Lycra brand, is teaming up with the WGSN Global Fashion Awards to find the fashion industry’s newest design star. This year in its 5th edition, the Lycra Future Designers Awards’ winner will be announced at a glamorous awards event on 30 October at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum.
Leading flat knitting machine builder Stoll has made available a great video of its current Stoll Denim Collection which can be viewed here on Knitting Industry in HD (high definition). The Stoll Denim Collection shows a selection of the almost unlimited potential for denim in knitting.
IAF President Mr. Harry van Dalfsen has announced that IAF will launch an action plan on global responsibility. Speaking in the opening session of the Fashion Retail Summit in Mumbai celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), Mr. Van Dalfsen emphasized that the IAF is a truly global association representing both buyers and manufacturers and small and large companies.
The creative headquarters of leading Italian warp knitter Eurojersey has combined international research and careful study with creativity to come up with its recommendations and suggestions, which focus on Italian-made quality, functionality and comfort of Sensitive Fabrics for use in Winter 14/15 lingerie.
This video was made by Robert Newton a TV documentary producer whose family were in textiles in North Carolina for generations. Newton got the idea for the documentary after he found himself constantly correcting people who said that the textiles industry in NC state was dead. It’s a full blown TV documentary which lasts 30 minutes but its well worth watching.
Interfilière Hong Kong closed its doors for the 7th time on a positive note at the end of March, with a 5% increase in overseas visitors. For the 2013 show, the organiser, Eurovet, focused on bringing innovation and creativity to the show to inspire Asian and international designers and buyers. Eurovet says the show had a very high international attendance on day one which reaffirmed the importance of Hong Kong as a centre for intimates and swimwear.
On 6, 7 and 8 July 2013, 300 exhibitors and nearly 11,500 visitors will come together at Interfilière Paris, which the organisers Eurovet describe as the only trade fair to attract the highest performing international textiles for intimates and beachwear.
It’s nearly been a year since I graduated, I remember the stress and the sleepless night watching Six Feet Under but also the excitement I was going through this time last year.
As we all know, crafts have seen a huge revival in the past few years. Old, forgotten and dying skills are being taught again and many people have started making and selling their work. Websites like Etsy, where small designers or hobbyists can set up an online shop and display their creations have become very popular.
I have found it really challenging in the past few months to sit down and work on something new: as I have been freelancing for a few companies the time I spend designing is usually devoted to work.
Cesare Citterio, textiles entrepreneur and owner of Cifra SpA, a world leader in the field of seamlessly knitted garments, is a man on a mission – a warp knitting seamless mission - or as Citterio likes to call it a ‘WKS’ mission.
I discovered Rebel Yuths almost by accident as I was browsing online. Nigerian born Damier Johnson, the creative mind behind the label, moved to Italy when he was 18 with his family. I searched the Internet for as much information about the label as I could, and eventually I managed to track down Damier himself on facebook, who agreed to answer a few question for me.
It’s that time of the year when fashion week is over and I usually spend a couple of hours looking at the collections online. Since I am writing this blog, I thought it would be a good idea to write a report on my favourite catwalk shows but I really struggled to find anything that caught my attention! I thought this season there was an overload of monochrome dresses (usually black or white) in simple silhouettes.
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After a hectic three days at Pitti I spent a weekend loaded with lots of great food and good Chianti with my friends in Tuscany. The following Monday I embarked on a little Italian adventure travelling through some cities in the north of Italy. Amongst other jobs, I am currently freelancing for knit-1 and I help them with their sales in Italy.
The days when eco-fashion used to be dull and boring are long gone: former art director at Hugo Boss Bruno Pieters claims it is especially essential for a luxury brand to be very particular about the provenance of their materials and the conditions of their workers.
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I have been living in London since 1998 and in all this time, I have seen countless exhibitions on various subjects: London is after all an incredibly vibrant city where anything you want is pretty much round the corner.
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of doing my first radio interview with American station Break Thru radio (www.breakthruradio.com). DJ Marie contacted me to be part of her programme “Sew and Tell”, a mix of eclectic music and interviews with emerging designers. So if you want to hear me talk about my work whilst you listen to some really funky music, visit this webpage: http://www.breakthruradio.com/#/post/?dj=djmarie&post=3347&blog=87&autoplay=1.
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on the image to view Shima’s collections for January & February 2013
Janet Prescott reports from Paris
Gathering optimism evident since the first fabric and yarn shows was also present at Premiere Vision where there was an increase in exhibitors and where a colourful approach to design reinforced the mood of buyers looking for the new and attractive for SS 2014.
Christian Winjants, a 35-year-old knitwear designer based in Antwerp, Belgium, has been announced as the winner of the 2013 International Woolmark Prize, during the final award event held at the ME Hotel in London this weekend.
Beyond the world of outerwear and protective gear, cold weather performance also requires base and mid-layers that have evolved to be much more than “long-johns” or “thermals.” At the ISPO Munich trade fair, held February 3 – 6, some of the newest concepts in cold weather knitwear were on display, offering innovative takes on composition, construction, and technology.
Lenzing has released its Lenzing Color Trends Autumn-Winter 2014/2015. The 52 page image rich PDF version of Lenzing’s colour forecasts with Pantone TPX referenced colour palettes can be downloaded below.
Carlo Volpi reports from Florence
The 72nd edition of Pitti Filati took place as usual at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence last week. Foreign buyers once again led the show, with very good turnouts from Hong Kong (+75%), Turkey (+30%)United States (+33%), Spain (+22%) and Great Britain. With a total of 3,700 buyers, the International buyer turnout stayed the same as the previous winter edition last year even though the number of actual buyers was inferior (there were about 4,000 last winter).
Last week I travelled to my beloved Tuscany to attend the latest edition of Pitti Filati. Before I enrolled at the Royal College to do my MA I had been quite eager to find a job that would allow me to travel between London and Florence so I was quite happy to be going there on business for the first time!
Leading Japanese computerized flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki has launched a fantastic new video of a fashion show, which the company put on for customers during its three day 50th Anniversary Celebration event held at its hometown in November 2012 in Japan - and it really is worth watching, both for the content and for the camera work.
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Outside was snow, on snow, on snow; inside Hall 1 of Paris’ Porte de Versailles some 26,373 designers, buyers, retailers, and decision makers gathered at the January 2013 Interfilière and Salon International de la Lingerie in search of new concepts in fabrics, technologies, and brand development. Indeed, the show’s ambience seemed particularly suited to the weather, with cozy igloos and fur throws, hostess’ costumes of winter white fleece capes and boots, and trend forums featuring shimmering, sparkling, iridescent innovations.
It was show time at the Royal College of Art in London last week and as usual the very talented students of the School of Material showcased their creations during the "work in progress" show.
Leading fibres and yarn show Expofil, part of the Première Vision Pluriel collection of shows, has announced a 17% increase in the number of participants for its forthcoming edition as compared to the February 2012 show.
On January 15 and 16, Première Vision Preview New York and Indigo New York started the year off strong at their fourth combined trade show. A surge of creative energy filled the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building as the world’s top mills and print design studios came together to showcase their innovative Spring/Summer 2014 collections.
I have always had a thing for landscape photography, whether some people brand it as cheesy, I really really like it.
So last week was that time of the year when I wish I was more popular and got some invitations for some fashion shows: London fashion week, menswear. I personally have always found menswear much more exciting than womenswear, it is an area that still has a great scope for innovation and experimentation.
WeConnectFashion (WCF) has been connecting fashion brands, retailers and service providers with each other and with marketplace intelligence since 1998, and now the brand has announced the launch of its innovative online Trend Shop.
I recently came across the work of Liu Fang whilst browsing online. I actually remember seeing some of her catwalk pieces when her collection was showcased in Paris last September but it is her sculptural knitwear that really caught my eye. Fang showed during Paris fashion week, a dream for most designers, as part of "China in Paris". Now on its fifth edition, this initiative aims to promote Chinese designers.
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Leading Northern Italy based warp knitter Eurojersey has released its Sensitive Fabrics: Summer 2014 lingerie fabrics’ collection in preparation for the New Year’s European shows.
I love Kapital! This great Japanese brand is not only famous for its wonderful denim creations, but also for its work ethics, and its secrecy!
For Spring/Summer 2014, Italian knitwear yarn spinner Cariaggi takes up the theme of lightness again and besides its classics, presents new ultra-light yarns that enrich the collection with their extraordinary light hand and silky appearance.
Flat knitting machine builder Stoll will exhibit at Knitwear Solutions, the ‘show within a show’, for flat knits launched by Premiere Vision in September this year. The show takes place at the Parc d'Expositions, Paris Nord, Villepinte from 12-14 February 2013.
We were inspired by the work of a number of the knitwear design graduates who took part in Texprint 2012, when it was showcased at Premiere Vision in Paris this September – so much so that we asked prize winner Carlo Volpi to blog for us here on Knitting Industry – Carlo Volpi’s Knit Blog.
Doing Texprint has been the highlight of my career so far, I think gaining recognition from the industry is the best pay back to many hours of hard work!
I've been working some crazy hours lately, I have a few projects on the go...I have been doing my usual job at Morley College in London teaching hand knitting and in addition to that, I have been working at Bucks New College in High Wycombe as a visiting machine knitting tutor. I think the Textiles course there, especially the knitted textiles, always produces some of the most exciting work in the country so I'm very glad to be teaching there!
Leading flat knitting machine builder Stoll has launched its latest knitwear collection entitled ‘Stoll Trend Collection Autumn/Winter 2013/2014’. The following text explains where Stoll’s designers got their INSPIRATION from and the collection can be viewed below.
In the past decade, hand knitting has had an incredible revival and many young people have taken up this old craft again. Thanks to new technologies and books, many skills have been preserved for the new generations and today knitting has a strong presence not only in craft and fashion, but art as well.
I really hate the summer in London, every year everyone hopes that we will finally get some sunshine and some decent weather but obviously that hardly ever happens...I really do like seasonal changes and I love how suddenly the air becomes pungent and loaded with new smells in autumn.
Amongst the 600+ cutting edge knitwear samples displayed at the Big Whale arena in Wakayama, Japan, at last month’s Shima Seiki 50th Anniversary Celebration, was the Spring 2013 collection of a new US based up and coming knitwear brand called Kotoba.
I used to love clubbing in London: when I first moved to the UK my life revolved around the weekend, preparing for the big night out, planning what to wear, where to go... All that seems a very distant memory now and something I'm not entirely proud of, but my desire to always wear something original and very personal pushed me to take up a sewing class, which then progressed into a foundation, a degree, and then an MA course.
Leading German flat knitting machine builder Stoll is giving new life to an ancient method of embellishing fabrics with the introduction of its Stoll-devoré knit© technique for flat knitting.
“Interfilière's reputation is beyond doubt,” says the show’s organiser Eurovet. “The trade show, a powerful ally for designers, collection managers, buyers, trend agencies and the intimates and beachwear industry, will bring them all together in Paris, the fashion capital on 19, 20 and 21 January 2013.”
SHIMA SEIKI - Knit Sample Collection, September, October & November 2012
26th November 2012 0 commentSHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Hello everybody and welcome to my new blog on knittingindustry.com! Let me introduce myself, my name is Carlo Volpi and I am a recent Textiles graduate from the Royal College of Art, I specialise in knit, of course! I hope you enjoy reading this blog: every week I’ll post anything I find inspiring, other emerging or established designer’s work, new yarns, exciting stitches and much more!
A three-pronged initiative by Textured Jersey, Sri Lanka’s largest manufacturer of circular knitted fabric, to showcase the potential of locally-produced knitted fabrics to the global fashion industry will be one of the highlights of the 2012 Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF).
European Flax, a new initiative by the European Confederation of Linen and Hemp (CELC) aimed at boosting the image of European linen in Japan, supporting it in India and creating it in China, a country which is expected to rank second in the world’s luxury market by 2017, was launched in October.
In preparation for the next year’s European fabrics shows, Italian warp knitted fabrics producer Eurojersey has launched its Sensitive Fabrics Beachwear Trends 2014. The collection includes the company’s highly developed digital prints and here it talks us through the collection.
Janet Prescott reports from Milan
Filo is always a business show, people get straight to the point.
The latest edition, 10-11th October, in Milan, showed an increase in exhibitors, and business appeared brisk. This was despite lower production figures and higher imports registered in Italy for the sector during 2012.
Now in its third year, The Campaign for Wool, of which HRH Prince of Wales is a patron, is being celebrated on an unprecedented global scale with more countries than ever before creating their own programme of activity to celebrate ‘Wool Week’ around the world – and knitting will play an important role.
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, the time has come to wear warmer clothes. In this case, the tights shown below bring a touch of floral splendour to the cool days of autumn.
This article was written by Debra Cobb for our sister site Innovation in Textiles which has a technical textiles focus. However, the ‘fashion fabrics get technical’ message was so powerful and knits featured so heavily, that we thought we would publish it here too...
Fabrics for Autumn/Winter 2013/14 contrasted opulent surfaces and handles with compact density and functional technicity at the September 2012 edition of Première Vision Pluriel in Paris.
Visitor traffic was strong over the first two days of the fair, according to Phillipe Pasquet, CEO and editor-in-chief of Première Vision, calling the opening day “historic, ahead of expectations.” Exhibitors were also pleased with attendance at the fair; Bel Maille’s Stéphane Ziegler commented, “Traffic has been very good with our current customers. We were very happy to see several new customers, including more Americans.”
Lenzing presented its brand new Color and Black Modal fibres at last week’s Expofil and Texworld shows in Paris, the first time the new developments had been shown at international yarn and fabric trade shows.
In this two part feature, Debra Cobb takes an in depth look at the world of textiles which deliver cosmetic benefits and concludes that there is potential for cosmétotextiles to go beyond beauty and deliver wellness, therapeutic, and medical benefits. You can read Part 1 at Beyond Beauty: The Future of Cosmétotextiles.
In this two part feature, Debra Cobb takes an in depth look at the world of textiles which deliver cosmetic benefits and concludes that there is potential for cosmétotextiles to go beyond beauty and deliver wellness, therapeutic, and medical benefits.
Italian seamless garment manufacturer Cifra SpA has launched a brand new line of beauty and sports apparel called Doubleskin, which combines the Milan based company’s seamless warp knitting technology with Rhodia’s bioactive fibre Emana. Doubleskin is available from this week via a brand new website and online shop.
Masters of Linen, the promotional platform of the European Confederation of Linen and Hemp (CELC) will be showcasing a brand new range of linen knits at this week’s Première Vision which is taking place in Paris from Wednesday.
The UK government announced yesterday over £2 million worth of support for a new skills programme led by a consortium of employers and the Textile Centre of Excellence in Huddersfield that will improve the skills of people already working and develop the next generation of skilled talent for these industries. The partnership includes manufacturers from textiles, technical textiles, apparel and textile services sectors, trade associations and Creative Skillset.
Santoni, the leading producer of electronic circular knitting machines for seamless garment manufacture, will be showing a range of innovative seamless garments at this month’s FIMAST exhibition which takes place in its home town of Brescia, northern Italy, from 26-29 September.
In a recent blog post called ‘How Primeknit was born – There are no books we could have referred to for this project’, adidas product developers Astrid Lang and Stefan Tamm describe how the company’s revolutionary flat knitted seamless sports shoe upper was born.
The Woolmark Company will showcase a selection of Merino wool innovations, trends and industry services at Spin Expo in Shanghai this September.
Some of the highlight product developments on show include:
Cashmere World is the annual business platform for the international cashmere trade. This year, it marks its move from Beijing to Hong Kong with an interesting seminar series that provides a professional forum to discuss the latest developments in the global cashmere industry.
The recent symposium on cosmétotextiles held at Interfilière Paris highlighted the growing success of these hybrid fabrics, as well as posing questions about their future.
A cosmetic textile is defined by the French Office for the Standardisation of Textile and Clothing Industries as “a textile article that contains a substance or a preparation that is intended to be released sustainably on to the different superficial parts of the human body, especially the skin, and which claim particular properties such as cleansing, perfume, change of appearance, protection, maintenance in good condition, or correction of body odours.”
Cashmere World organisers say the show is primed for a big and successful Hong Kong debut with many of the world’s most important cashmere producers and luxury brands invested in the exhibition.
This summer is arriving fashionably late - and with it Eco fashion brand Rapanui has launched a new collection of new prints and tops for summer made entirely from organic, natural fabrics in a wind-powered factory.
“They're printed by hand in the UK with Phthalate-free inks, which are better for the environment,” says Rapanui.
When sportswear and sports shoe giant Nike announced in February the launch of a revolutionary new running shoe which uses state-of-the-art integral knitting techniques to create a one piece upper, we published the following article - Nike Flyknit a seamlessly knitted running shoe! .
In a sensational move just one day before the Olympic opening ceremonies, adidas has revealed the adizero Primeknit, its first one-piece upper performance running shoe featuring what it calls “a new seamless engineering technology.”
Images released tonight show a running shoe with an upper very similar to Nike’s Flyknit flat knitted which goes on general release today.
The recent Interfilière show in Paris confirmed the importance of the cosmetic textiles or cosmetotextiles market for producers and marketers of next-to-skin knitted fabrics.
Interfilière organiser Eurovet, has published a seven page report on Cosmetotextiles (cosmetic textiles), which summarises a symposium held at the Paris show and which was jointly sponsored by Interfilière and La Federation de la Maille et de la Lingerie.
The work of 24 carefully selected textile design graduates was shown at Texprint London last week where knits featured heavily.
Texprint’s chairman, Barbara Kennington presented all 24 designers to sponsors, press, key decision-makers and leading creatives in the fashion and interiors markets at Texprint London — a gallery-style display focusing on key pieces by each new talent — on July 12 and 13 at Chelsea College of Art & Design, Pimlico, London. The designers’ full collections were available to view on request.
Christian Winjants, a 34-year-old knitwear designer based in Antwerp, Belgium, has been announced as the winner of the International Woolmark Prize European Award which was re-launched this year to help promote outstanding design talent from around the world, and through its design innovations inspire and educate consumers on the natural beauty of Merino wool.
As if current economic challenges weren’t enough to cast a pall over last weekend’s Interfilière and Mode City shows for the intimate apparel and swimwear trades, the November-like Parisian weather did its best to dampen spirits. But Interfilière’s mills and suppliers did much more than “keep calm and carry on.” They continue to invest and innovate at an extraordinary rate; with an emphasis on upgrading their fabrics with new fibres and technologies.
The 71st edition of Pitti Immagine Filati, which took place at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence from 4-6 July 2012 attracted 4600 visitors and for the first time in the history of the event the number of foreign buyers (2340) exceeded the number of Italian visitors (2260) which decreased by approximately 18%.
Creora by Hyosung, the world’s largest spandex/elastane producer will present a collection of new fabrics highlighting its 2014 trends for the Swimwear market at next weekend’s Interfilière/Paris Mode City.
Eco Swim by Aqua Green has introduced a range of eco-friendly swimwear made with Repreve recycled fibres.
Stylesight, a leading global content and technology solution for professionals in the style, fashion and design sectors, has announced the launch of two new sections dedicated to Knitwear and Materials & Sourcing.
Italian spinner Cariagi Fine Yarns has launched a new collection in the run up to Pitti Filati which is held in Florence in July. The Cagli based spinner says its Fall-Winter 13-14 collection “starts from familiar metaphors evoking the realm of architecture and urban space at night time. A less familiar but just as captivating landscape is also explored, deep space.” Cariagi describes the collection as follows:
Japanese computerized flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki is exhibiting under the slogan of ‘A New Era of Knitting ‘at this week’s ITMA ASIA + CITME in Shangahi and it is clear that the company means business with its very interesting new line up of flat knitting machines.
Italian knitted fashion fabrics producer Piave Maitex is to launch its latest Fall-Winter 2013/14 range at a special preview in Italy on 28 June and then again to a worldwide audience at Interfilière Paris from 7 July 2012. As always the range includes a wide selection of new fashion and hi-tech fabrics and is completed by a brand new printed fabrics collection.
Senol Sankaya, CEO of leading Turkish manufacturer of knitted goods, Yesim Tekstil, has been named as one of three speakers in the Supply Chain session of the 28th IAF World Apparel Convention to be held from 24-28 September 2012 in Oporto, Portugal.
Graphic, dimensional and chromatic effects play a big part in the ethereal offerings produced by the Eurojersey creative office for the Winter 2013/14 collection of Sensitive Fabrics for lingerie.
The creative flair and design talent of graduating students from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s (PolyU) Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) have won applause from the local knitwear industry at their Knitwear Fashion Show held yesterday at The Mira Hong Kong.
Lycra brand owner Invista is set to reveal new swimwear consumer insights and technical performance advantages at Mode City, Paris, from 7-9 July 2012. The findings are said to offer fresh empirical perspectives on real swimwear consumer behaviour around the world as well as priorities when shopping for a new swimsuit, which have the potential to help brands arm themselves against consumer disappointment.
Leading Japanese manufacturer of advanced flat knitting machines and design systems, Shima Seiki has launched its latest Knit Style Book of knitwear design trends.
US and EU textile and clothing import prices rose sharply in 2011 reflecting hikes in raw material prices, according to the latest Textile Outlook International reports from the global business information company Textiles Intelligence.
Leading flat knitting
machine manufacturer Stoll has launched its latest knitwear collection - Trend Collection S/S 2013 - Architectural Knits - which focuses on the influence of architecture in knits. The German company
creates innovative knitwear collections twice yearly at its Fashion &
Technology Center International facilities in Reutlingen, Germany and in New
York.
The inspiration and influences for the collection and the
techniques and material
Organisers of Interfilière have released details of exhibitors, trends and what designers and buyers can
expect from this July's show in Paris.
For its second edition, Interfilière Paris will be occupying
Pavilion 1 at Porte de Versailles, alongside Mode City from 7-9 July this year.
This is the third show of the year for the Interfilière brand, following
Interfilière Paris in January and Interfilière Hong Kong in March.
The world's leading
trade fair for intimates and
Lycra fibre and
innovations from Invista are positioned to play a prominent role in the spring
and summer ready-to-wear fashions for 2013. Invista's apparel experts have
identified four focus areas for the next generation of ready-to-wear styles. A
diverse selection of Lycra fibre innovations are specifically prepared to meet
the performance demands of these anticipated developments.
Invista describes the focus areas and innovations as
follows:
Playing with the past
The f
Zegna Baruffa has
launched a new range of yarns in Super 120s wool which is available in Nm 2/60
and Nm 2/80. Brand New Wool, described as a ‘highly technological yarn' by the Italian
worsted spinner is said to be a sign of the company's commitment to research
and innovation.
"An exclusive processing - conceived by the company -
capable to boost some distinctive properties of wool, gives Brand New Wool
those attributes which make it the appropriate yarn to produ
Italian spinner of
woollen and worsted spun luxury knitwear yarns Cariaggi is launching a new
range of linen-cashmere yarns called Linum at this week's Pitti Filati. The new
linen-cashmere line is the result of an original project developed by the
company and is being presented for the first time at the event in Florence.
The prestigious yarn manufacturer based in the Marche region
of Italy specialises in cashmere, vicuña and superfine wools and will be showing
its creat
Leading fibres,
yarns, knitted fabrics and knitwear show SPINEXPO has launched its trends for
Spring/Summer 2013. The following is an extract from the SPINEXPO Trends
Spring/Summer 2013 book which can be downloaded at the foot of this article.
UNIVERSAL
TRANSFORMATION
Spring Summer 2013 continues with the message of looking
beyond ourselves and immediate world as an isolated unit to find greater
strength in the way we live our lives.
W
Pitti Filati returns
to Florence for its 70th edition from 25-27 January 2012. The
organisers Pitti Immagine say "Pitti Filati is the reference fair in the
excellence of knitting yarn, in which all the new international trends in the
industry converge."
Pitti Filati is still a main international event for
professionals, as evidenced by visitor numbers at the last winter edition -
more than 4000 buyers, of which 1500 (43%) were buyers from abroad including Germany,
UK, Fr
The Woolmark Company
continues its support of fashion design newcomers at the Knitwear Symphony
trade event in Hong Kong this evening with an award to be presented to the most
outstanding young knitwear designer.
In 2011, Knitwear Symphony is said to have received an
overwhelming response from the trade and there were over 1500 attendees included
knitwear manufacturers, buyers, designers, suppliers and media present at the
show. Knitwear Symphony has become one of the
Creativity and innovation abounded as 210 of the world's
foremost mills and print design studios gathered on January 10 and 11. For the
third consecutive year, Première Vision Preview New York and Indigo New York
(formerly Direction by Indigo) held their combined trade shows, drawing
fashion's elite to New York City's Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building.
At this one-stop shopping event, which kicks off the Spring/Summer
2013 season, attendees could purchase the
Première Vision S.A., holder of a 49% stake in ModAmont SAS
since 2007, has just taken full control on Friday 2 December of the company
that organises the ModAmont show specializing in fashion accessories and
components, by purchasing the 51% stake held by Tarsus France SAS.
ModAmont has been fully integrated from the start in
Première Vision Pluriel, a group of trade shows targeting fashion professionals
that is held twice a year, in February and September, in Paris-No
Nilit announced its new trend concepts for bodywear and
active-sportswear for Fall-Winter 2013-2014 today, which will be presented in
the Nilit Bodyfashion Trendbook.
"For Fall-Winter 2013-2014, the worlds of bodywear and
activewear declare fashion freedom and look forward to celebrating the spirit
of individuality.
Creative combination of mismatching genres interact as
lingerie eclectically meets streetwear, corsets and girdles continue to
influence ready-to-wear
Israel based Nylon 6.6 producer Nilit has announced it will be showing its innovative yarn range, including the company's novel Innergy yarn at the forthcoming Intertextile Shanghai 2011 trade fair. At the show, Nilit will also showcase the Nilit BodyFashion Trendbook for Spring/Summer 2013.
Intertextile Shanghai is a leading international trade fair for apparel fabrics and accessories held yearly in China. It
According to Karl Mayer, frogs are not the only creatures to be enchanted by the seductive bra shown here.
"This seductive lingerie is a real eye-catcher and features a lace band patterned with an attractive floral design in the art-deco style. The large floral motifs are clearly defined and feature a thick, hatched border and a raised pattern. The filled-in areas of the beautiful sepals are also particularly att
Leading German flat knitting machine manufacturer H. Stoll GmbH & Co has launched its Chinese Trend Collection for Autumn/ Winter 2012-13 in the run up to SPINEXPO which takes place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from 6-8 September 2011.
The following is an extract from the 35 page Collection booklet which can be downloaded in PDF format at the foot of this article or by clicking the
SHIMA SEIKI - Knit Sample Collection, March/April 2011
Wakayama
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on image to view this month's collection and collection archive.
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on image to view this month's collection and collection archive.
Hyosung, one of the world's largest producers of nylon, polyester, and spandex fibres, has introduced new fibres and fabrics and its 2013 Intimate Apparel directions. The new fibres include MIPAN rexy for modern glamour with high glistenette appeal and MIPAN aqua X for cool touch and moisture management.
Future Perfect
Dark and devilishly alluring, the core to Future Perfect is the strength and power of the fabrics w
Five world-renowned creative luminaries gathered at Texprint London last week, the presentation of the best new graduate textile designers from the UK, to select the winners of five special prizes (pictured right). The judging panel comprised:
Sophie Steller - knitwear studio chief and head of creative development at SPINEXPO
Stuart Stockdale - design director of the great British women's and men's brand Jaeger.
Sue
Flat knitting machine manufacturer Stoll has launched its latest stunning knitwear collection - ‘Stoll Trend Collection A/W 2012/13 - FAUX REAL'. The beautifully photographed full collection is available to download in PDF at the foot of this introduction by Stoll.
"Illusion is the first of all pleasures" - Oscar Wilde
"We took much pleasure in creating this illusion: using traditional weaving patterns morphed int
Nylon 6.6 manufacturer Nilit recently held a conference in China in order to raise awareness of its products and to keep local manufacturers abreast of its activities. Nilit is a leader in the production of nylon 6.6 fibres for the apparel industry and engineering thermoplastics for industrial applications.
The conference which took place in Yiwu, Zhejiang province is said to have reflected Nilit's vision of offering a compre
Creora by Hyosung, a leading elastane producer will present a collection of new fibres and fabrics highlighting its 2013 trends for the Swimwear market at Interfilière/Paris Mode City July 9-11, 2011.
Featured fabrics and mills include Sofileta, Hyunjin, Pucheon, and Hung Yen, with creora highclo for longer lasting fit from superior chlorine resistance. For quick dry combined with UV protection, Hyosung will la
Shima Seiki of Wakayama, Japan, in collaboration with its U.S. subsidiary Shima Seiki USA will be exhibiting at the International Apparel Sourcing Show, shown alongside Texworld USA in New York next month.
On show will be the latest version of the company's SDS-ONE APEX3 3D apparel design workstation for promoting its design and simulation features aimed at the apparel and textile industries.
According to Shima Seiki, SDS-ONE APEX3 is capable of highly photo-realistic simu
Italy's Cariaggi Fine Yarns Collection, the prestigious Marche based yarn manufacturer which specialises in cashmere, vicuña, cervelt and superfine wools, will be launching its collection for A/W 2012-13 at the forthcoming Pitti Filati event in Florence.
Bywords for the new collection are said to be style and elegance and the colour palette is based on a series of subtle, understated shades, with delicate hues designed to refocus attention on the true meaning of luxury.
The
The top award at Graduate Fashion Week has been won by a Nottingham Trent University fashion knitwear design student. Rory Longdon was named the prestigious George Gold Award winner as the showcase came to a close in London on Wednesday night.
In an amazing night for the University's School of Art and Design, another fashion knitwear design student, Wonjee Chung, came home with the Stuart Peters Visionary Knitwear Award.
The
Stylesight has announced
the 2011 schedule of its acclaimed LIVE Seminar Series. The 2011 series is
scheduled to take place during three important research weeks in Hong Kong, New
York and Paris.
Stylesight is honoured to bring our LIVE Series to
important events and cities worldwide, says Frank Bober, Founder and CEO of
Stylesight. The LIVE series will further expose our industry to the style
information and technology revolution, with the personal touch only possible
wi
RadiciSpandex, producer of RadElast brand spandex, revealed the
winners of the eleventh annual Stretch to
the Future design competition held with the junior class at the Fashion
School of Kent State University, on April 21.
Serving as the event’s honouree designer judge, was
celebrated eveningwear designer Tadashi Shoji, who accepted the Stretch to the Future
Award from RadiciSpandex Marketing Manager Kim Hall during the judging session
held at the Fashion School’s
UNVEILING THE FUTURE
“Unveiling the Future”: changes, challenges and how to
adapt. Colour is key and every colour message has a positive statement to make.
The world of textiles is moving through a sea of changes and
challenges: the strong increase in the price of raw materials will undoubtedly
consolidate a direct relationship between retailers and spinners in a leaner
way.
SPINEXPO Shanghai entitled the Spring/Summer 2010 trend area
“Unveiling The Future”, reve
The world’s leading trade fair for intimates and beachwear
fabrics, Interfilière is the only international-scale event which brings
together both markets.
On July 9th, 10th & 11th 2011 Interfilière and Mode City
will be inaugurating their new dates. Ideally-timed for the profession, the
shows will kick-start the season, trends and fabric sourcing at the heart of a
new venue: pavilion 1…
AN INVITATION TO TRAVEL TO THE HEART OF SUMMER... RELAX AND
ENJO
Two Italian fashion authorities are fronting Australian Wool
Innovation’s latest Merino. No Finer
Feeling advertising campaign, explaining why they love the natural fibre.
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) commissioned the
advertisements which feature commercially available garments as well as a
silhouette of a merino ram, a reminder of the fibre’s natural origin. The
images have appeared in a range of European fashion and trade publications but
were also seen as part of
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and
produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic
sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a
collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
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produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic
sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a collection
of the latest samples available from TDC.
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Fast communications, market proximity, integration and greater
eco-sustainability are the objectives of Benetton’s iPad project for its sales
agents’ network. With a dedicated iPad app, the company’s agents are connected
online to the product departments of all of the group’s brands – United Colors
of Benetton woman, man and child, Sisley, Sisley Young, Playlife and Undercolors,
in order to keep in touch with the development process in real time, from
new-product
Stylesight, a trusted name
in trend, providing content, tools and technology for the style and design
industry, has announced the launch of 'My Storyboards', an online service which
allows subscribers to create customizable storyboards with complete access to
its library of over seven million inspired images and cutting-edge trend
content for personal storyboard design.
"Every designer creates trend boards for inspiration.
Stylesight's 'My Storyboards' is cr
German flat knitting machine
builder Stoll has launched its Asia Trend Collection Autumn/Winter 2011/12..
LIGHT ... and the times of day
Different times of the day create different periods of light
and varying effects.
Numerous painters have been inspired by these various moods
and the colours that appear when the sun is rising or setting.
In the modern world any kind of artificial illumination is
"lighting" and has both practical and emotional effects on our lives.
German flat knitting machine builder Stoll has launched its Trend Collection
Europe Spring/Summer 2012..
Between worlds
INSPIRATION
We are torn between the concurrence of technical progress in
our private lives and the desire for naturalness and sustainability. On one hand,
we enjoy electronic high-end products and on the other hand, we welcome an
ecological way of life and seek for moments of leisure in an intact natural
environment. Witness of this clash is apparent in James Cameron’s block
Leading Italian spinner of
knitwear yarns, Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia has released details of its Spring
Summer 2012 Yarns Collection. The range will be exhibited at the Pitti Filati
Fair which opens at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence tomorrow.
The colours: Spring–Summer 2012 (click images to enlarge)
Nature - the absolute
protagonist
Nature is the protagonist for summer 2012. It is nature
surrounded by great horizons and wrapped in the wildest scenery.
The
Dr Judyanna Ng, Senior Lecturer
at the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC), Hong Kong Polytechnic
University (PolyU), exhibited her innovative designs in what the university
called an extraordinary and glamorous knitwear fashion show in Hong Kong. ‘Knitwear
Symphony 2011’ was staged yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre.
Organized by the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society, the
event aimed to showcase Hong Kong designers' talents
The Spring Summer
Collection 2012 is characterized by a targeted number of absolute novelties,
from the multifunctional bands to the romantic transparencies of jacquard
fabrics, up to our new printed lingerie collection which as usual fully
embodies the Made in Italy’s creative skills exalting beauty, body and
well-being, all interpreted with passion and romanticism.
NEW FABRICS
MULTIFUNCTIONAL STRUCTURED BANDS “OVERSEXY”
The collection of fabric bands we
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design
Center (TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for
consideration by its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles,
each monthly collection features a collection of the latest samples available
from TDC.
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Spotlight - Sleek -
Wistful - Activate – Spotlight: themes
influence creora Sock Directions for 2012
Spotlight: Edgy and urban influences inspire this
attention seeking sock direction as funky colours, graphics and styling create
trendy new looks. From wacky prints to innovative jacquards this direction can
be worked subtly or to the extreme in delivering vibrant socks.
creora C-400 enhances classic white, softness and size
retention, while creora black intensifies dark & contrast
Stylesight, the leading
global provider of trend content, tools and technology for the style and design
industries, will present an exclusive seminar on S/S 11 Womenʼs Runway
Trends at the upcoming Direction by Indigo Trade Fair in New York. Stylesightʼs Senior
Vice President of Trend Analysis, Sharon Graubard, will offer Trade Fair
attendees an in-depth look at Stylesightʼs unique Trend Forecasting and Analysis.
Stylesightʼs S/S 11 Womenʼs Runway Wrap semi
This theme explores the unexpected, contrasts and fancy
geometry. It stretches asymmetry and stylised plant motifs into natural or
arabesque shapes. Against myriad different backdrops and ornamental foliage,
lace produces fascinating, complex effects on geometric and organic motifs.
It’s a world unto its own, shrouded in mystery yet with a
sophisticated, contemporary edge.
Dotted Swiss lace provides a contemporary, dynamic blend in
which graphic and geometric effects mingle with
Listed Belgian luxury lingerie
house, Van de Velde says it expects turnover growth of around 6.5% for 2010
(excluding Intimacy). The company said in a statement earlier this week that backorders
in December will determine what growth figure is precisely achieved. Turnover indications for the first half of
2011 are also said to be positive.
Profitability growth for 2010 is said to remain healthy and
Van de Velde strives for earnings (EBITDA) in excess of €4
Haute Contour offers shape-conscious lingerie-lovers another season of decadence
16th November 2010 0 commentThis fall Haute Contour,
the sexy, lingerie-inspired shapewear by Spanx, delivers haute-ness once again.
Fresh, figure-enhancing silhouettes are supremely stylish and equally slimming
thanks to innovative designs and flawless functionality. Fondly known as the
Dessert of Shapewear™, indulge in this collection of sumptuous styles this
season and be among the women who have their shape and sexy too. HC
“To me, fall is the
most fashionable season of all…and
Stylesight, a leading
online provider of trend content, tools and technology for creative
professionals in the fashion and style industries is providing Knitting
Industry readers with its F/W 11 Trade Show Wrap for Apparel Textiles. The 22-page
report provides an overview of the trendsetting, market-available fabrics for
F/W 11, highlighting not-to-miss concepts from top shows including Premiere
Vision, Milano Unica, Texworld, TITAS and Intertextile Shanghai.
C
Interfilière show organiser Eurovet,
reports that the outcome for both of its 2010 events has been positive and has released
the eagerly awaited Interfilière Trends for Summer 2012.
In January with the Salon International de la Lingerie and
in September with Mode City, Eurovet says that once again, Interfilière has
strengthened its position as the world's leading trade fair for the lingerie and
beachwear markets.
According to Eurovet, in January 2010, 74% of visitors
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and produces
original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic sweaters
to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a collection of the
latest samples available from TDC.
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Clan Douglas Cashmere says its new
collection is hot on the trail of the brand’s beautiful line which launched in
September 2010 and re-established Hawick, the original home of cashmere, as a
leader in the luxury knitwear market. Clan Douglas Cashmere Studio, a division
of Hawick Knitwear, combines nearly 140 years of knitwear tradition and
heritage with modern textures and fashionable designs.
Clan Douglas Cashmere Studio uses the finest cashmere,
blends with li
Stylesight, a leading provider
of trend content, tools and technology for the style and fashion industries, is
to present a series of exclusive seminars including F/W 11 MegaTrends with a
Materials Focus, and F/W 11 Design Development, at the forthcoming Munich
Fabric Start Trade Fair in Germany.
Stylesightʼs European Trend Director, Sandrine Maggiani, will offer
Stylesight subscribers and trade fair attendees an in-depth look at Stylesightʼs Trend
Forecasti
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center
(TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by
its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly
collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on image to
view this month's collection and collection archive.
The creora by Hyosung collection of
fibres will focus on the Intimate Apparel market with three 2012 trends at
Interfiliere/Paris Mode City: Perfection, Nurture and Retro Fit.
Perfection
Second skin fabrics embrace the body, perfect in
constructions with high performance through the power of creora
spandex/elastane yarns. The mood of this direction incorporates matte and clean
finishes with gloss to project a futuristic look. Featherweight fabrics get
lighter and more co
Leading fashion and design luminaries have chosen the six special prize
winners from 24 selected graduate textile designers who presented their work at
First View which was held at The
Triangle Building at Chelsea College of Art on 15 and 16 July.
The Knit prize was won by Elena Munoz from Central St
Martins College of Art & Design Judge Derrick Campbell, managing director
of the prize sponsor Lyle & Scott, praised the way in which Elena took an
unusual subjec
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center
(TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by
its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly
collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on image to
view this month's collection and collection archive.
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center
(TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by
its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly
collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on image to
view this month's collection and collection archive.
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center
(TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by
its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly
collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on image to
view this month's collection and collection archive.
Nilit has announced its new
trend concepts for bodywear and active-sportswear for Spring-Summer 2012 which
will be presented in the forthcoming Nilit Bodyfashion Trendbook. Below is
Nilit’s summary of the concepts and the full Trendbook will be available for
download soon.
“Spring-Summer 2012 marks an era which emphasizes a more
wholesome existence by replacing the material excesses of the pre-recession
society with a new value system and a broader vision o
As a new autumn/winter season
dawns, we are entering into a time of re-invention, rejuvenation and exploration.
We value the concept of time, to have clearly defined aspects of our lives and
to express our individualism; however, it is not retrospective in any way. We
are moving forward with new ideas, passing through time with a need to play,
escape, explore and shine. It is time to leave the past behind.
This makes it a season of contrasts and alternatives, a tim
Interfiliere has, as usual, released
its trend information in advance of September’s show. The organisers point out
that once again lingerie is bucking the trend in the face of recession.
“On the one hand, we have a recession which has hurt
people’s morale as much as their purchasing power. On the other, a lingerie
world which becomes ever-more opulent, richly decorated and lavishly
ornamented! At first glance this is a contradiction but it hides a simple
logic: w
Johnstons of Elgin,
manufacturers of cashmere knitwear, accessories and fine woollens since 1797, has
scooped the hotly contested Heritage Award, for businesses with their roots in
British traditions, at the UK Fashion and Textile Export Awards today.
With a record number of entries, the awards recognise and
celebrate outstanding sales performance in international trade. Johnstons
joined other finalists from across the UK, including sellers of vintage
clothing,
Shima Seiki - Knit Style Book for Spring
Summer 2011.
The next big names in fashion are
set to reveal their unique undergraduate collections as part of Nottingham
Trent University's eagerly-awaited fashion catwalk shows on 20 and 21 May. The
shows, 20ten, are part of the University's Art and Design degree show festival
and will feature the work of talented final year students from the
internationally-renowned Fashion Design and Fashion Knitwear Design and knitted
textiles courses.
Among this year's work, which will be s
Rediscover a taste for beautiful things,
look toward tomorrow with the enthusiasm of “artivists”, those collectives of
artists committed to an ideal, who reinvent their present with optimism and humour.
The new man – standing tall – heads towards his Renaissance,
firstly examining the ground, before lifting his eyes to finally free his
dreams.
The movement within our three themes follows the mechanics of his
vision. Extremely versatile in the hands of
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center
(TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by
its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly
collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on image to
view this month's collection and collection archive.
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center
(TDC), plans, designs and produces original knit samples for consideration by
its customers. From basic sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly
collection features a collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on image to
view this month's collection and collection archive.
SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and
produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic
sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a
collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on image to view this month's collection and collection archive.
FASHION INFO
The spirit of the spring summer II season
The range
The fabrics
Attitudes
Colour in the white
city
SALON INFO
Will and determination
Première Vision transforms itself
Eco colour and extreme sports, two new Pluriel Experts
Trails
New exhibitors
Exhibitors in figures
Real-time color chart
A new face for the show’s new design
Upcoming
international rendez-vous
9-12 Feb. 2010 • spring summer 11 • Parc d'Expositions de
Paris Nord Villepinte
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SHIMA SEIKI's Total Design Center (TDC), plans, designs and
produces original knit samples for consideration by its customers. From basic
sweaters to WHOLEGARMENT ensembles, each monthly collection features a
collection of the latest samples available from TDC.
Click on image to view this month's collection and collection archive.
Leading Italian spinner of worsted yarns for knitwear, Zegna Baruffa has released details of its Chiavazza,
Baruffa and B-Exclusive lines for Spring-Summer 2011, in the run up to Pitti
Filati, which is being held at the Fortezza Da Basso in Florence from 27-29
January.
YARNS S/S 2011
The classic yarns are joined by more elaborate products in
refined blends, “only natural” fibres coexist in harmony. Product quality,
comfort and wellbeing are at the for
CLEVERNESS
It’s all about being clever.
We are witnessing a growing trend towards ecology and green
space, planting seeds and new gardening trends, and an increasing awareness of
what is beneficial for our health and well being.
More and more people working or studying from home: We
consume less, and in the world of fashion, this means recycling, re-utilizing
buttons, ribbons, hooks and cords, macramé and patchwork, a return to crafting,
learning to knit and crochet, and to accessorize.
In 1974 a Swiss speed skater named
Franz Krienbühl developed the first one-piece speed skating suit to optimize
the aerodynamics of his racing gear. Today, 35 years later, Switzerland is
still the home of innovative sports apparel and Swiss knit fabric specialist Eschler
has developed a range of high tech fabrics for the speed suits of various national
teams at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.
Managed by the third generation, Swiss brand Eschler has a
long and
Swiss performance fabrics
specialist Eschler is presenting a collection of highly technical, innovative
fabrics for sportswear for the winter 2011/12 season. The collection includes
new qualities for alpine racing suits, innovative spacer knits and a print
collection with a coherent design for all three layers.
Eschler has introduced a new generation of its successful Spacer
Knits, which are specially designed for
highly functional sportswear. The company says it
In February 2010 Première Vision
changes its look. From then on, the show will be an international city, a white
city comprising small buildings, “white blocks”, some topped with a textile superstructure,
which evoke an architectural style based on geometry, the essential and
subtlety. In this new layout, the stands, like “white boxes”, highlight the
exhibitors’ collections.
Why white? Because it is timeless. Because it is without
reference to a particula
Nylon 6.6
producer Nilit has launched its new trend concepts for bodywear and
active-sportswear for Fall-Winter 2011-2012 which will be presented in its
forthcoming Nilit Bodyfashion Trendbook.
“Faced with pressing environmental and social challenges in
today’s world, a new creative energy is emerging from the global economic
crisis. There is no time to waste when it comes to redefining products and reassessing
the conventional framework in w
Highly professional, this session devoted to Summer 2011 (35
exhibitors from 10 different countries) took place over two days at the request
of exhibitors and played host to 65% French buyers and 35% foreign buyers from
12 different countries.
The event attracted an ultra-high calibre of visitors, 84%
were buyers, with 74% responsible for fabric-sourcing decisions. The intimates
and lingerie brands present included: Chantelle, Lejaby, Milavitsa, Barbara
Lingerie,
The 66th edition of
Pitti Imagine Filati, which takes place at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence
from 27-29 January 2010, will focus on research and creativity with new concepts
and a new layout for the Spazio Ricerca. Following on from the success of the
previous event the show will once more team up with associated event PRIMA Moda-Tessuto
at the Fortezza
“The strength of Pitti Filati lies in the fact that it is a
real research lab”, says Agostino Poletto,
This year's Texprint new textile
design stars received more commissions and freelance work than ever before
following successful exhibitions of their work starting in London, moving to
Paris and then Hong Kong.
In particular Indigo, held in Paris from 15 to 18 September,
2009, was surprisingly positive, with sales of 132 designs (over 30% up on
2008) to the largest group of clients than ever before (up 50% up from 2008).
Although the number of job offers made was
26 October 2009 - Finally an H&M male model that doesn’t look like a Geico caveman!
As promised to my male readers, here’s some menswear ad campaign photos
for H&M’s Fall 2009 knitwear collection (and some womenswear after
the jump). I, myself, really love wearing knits during the fall and
winter months, and even in the spring. They are just so comfy, cozy and
warm! I already picked up a couple of sweaters at H&M this season.
They always have so many styles to choose from and
22 October 2009, Paris - In 2010, Interfilière will once
again take its place as the only fabrics trade show in the portfolio of fashion
trade fairs at Porte de Versailles, between January 23rd and 25th 2010. The
show will be held in the same venue as September: Pavilion 3
FEMININITY, SEDUCTION AND INTIMACY…
In synergy with the Salon International de la Lingerie,
Interfilière has adopted a new communications package celebrating femininity,
seduction, luxury and intimacy… Together, the
UPLIFTING
Soften / Energize / Excite are keywords for Spring Summer
2011. Colors are translated by treatment and finishing, integrated into the
material as a part of the fabric. Colors are described by words like airy,
waxy, silky…..
A compulsive will to solve the fashion contradiction between
ephemeral and sustainable? Problems will be addressed in many ways; multiple
solutions will be put into action. Readiness to joyfully accept new thoughts!
When the environmental account is to be sett
Interstoff Asia Essential: Brands lead discussion on weathering the economic storm
2nd October 2009 0 commentInterstoff Asia Essential opens
its doors next week at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre with a
programme of 14 seminars, an informative panel discussion on sustainability
plus several innovative design talent features. Running for three days, 7 – 9
October, the branded event will present some of the finest eco, fashion and
functional fabrics from around the world. More than 200 exhibitors from 12
countries and regions are confirmed, while China, K
creora presents Ready to Wear & Denim Directions for
2011 and launch a new collection of two-way stretch denim with creora eco by
Santana Textiles.
creora by Hyosung presents three key textile directions for
the Ready to Wear & Denim markets for 2001: Indulge, Amplify and Evolve. As
part of the evolution of denim, Santana Textiles of Brazil, partners with
creora to launch a new collection of two way stretch denim that is eco-friendly
as well as comfortable and easy to wear.
2011 RTW &am
17th and 18th November 2009, Palais des Congrès, Porte Maillot, Paris
Summer 2011 Collections
A firm fixture in the diaries of
the industry’s key players, Interfilière Evolution Days is now a much-awaited
event that kick-starts the new lingerie fabric season. Its objective is to
fulfil buyers’ timing requirements, allowing them to compile their collections
by offering them access to the season’s new products at a very early stage:
creativity is the key pri
Wednesday September 16 2009 was a
monumental day for Texprint. First, at its annual awards ceremony, Harold
Tillman, Chairman of the British Fashion Council, Jaeger and, as recently
announced, Aquascutum, presented the prestigious special prizes to six of the
24 British-trained new graduate textile designers. The presentation took place
in the Texprint village of textile design show Indigo, part of the
world-renowned fashion sourcing event Première Vision Pluriel,
Dynamism, energy, a positive
approach, passion, zest, optimism, a fighting spirit: whichever words they used
to describe it, exhibitors and international buyers at the Première Vision
Pluriel shows underlined the stimulating atmosphere prevailing throughout the
four days of the session (15-18 September). A promising shift in terms of the economic
context, and one that made its presence felt across the 6 shows. Together they
registered 55,758 visits from fashion
Debra Cobb
reports from Paris
Archival
laces and embroideries as well as new fabric and fibre technologies generated
excitement at last week’s Interfilière in Paris. While the show was noticeably
smaller with fewer exhibitors and attendees, traffic was steady at those
knitters known for quality and innovation. The Eurovet organization has not
released attendance figures, but suppliers said they were pleasantly surprised
by the attendance and were cautiously optimistic with business looking u
A genuine trend laboratory for
specifiers in the fields of fashion, home and design. The Linen Dream Lab supports
creativity and innovation and promotes the green assets of linen, a pioneer in sustainability.
It is both a showroom and a platform, linking the linen industry, designers,
and luxury brands, style studios and colleges.
Opened in Paris in March 2009, the Linen Dream Lab is a
unique environment, where all the many applications of linen can be research
Creora by Hyosung, presented three
key textile directions for intimates and underwear, Organic Appeal, Pure
Embrace and Treasured for 2011 during Paris Mode City this weekend.
Organic Appeal reflects the continuing pursuit of
sustainability and responsibility towards the environment through the entire
textile chain and the influence on intimate apparel. Fabric structures range
from compact and smooth through to organically inspired textures but overall
the fabric de
Faced with a world of uncertainty and instability, Bodyfashion and Activewear mirror a society seeking ways to live a better life in a new mood sparked by a quest for meaning. The Summer 2011 consumer will know how to combine two seemingly opposing worlds: on the one hand, one of purity and spirituality and on the other hand a need for ornamentation and sensuality. These two contradictor y aesthetics are confronted as we define Bodywear trends for Spring-Summer
This seductive yet formal
garment has been produced on Karl Mayer’s RSJ 5/1 EL jacquard Rascheltronic
machine.
Setting the scene in describing the garment, Karl Mayer
says: “The ‘Knight of the Rose’ presents the bride-to-be with a silver rose,
thus heralding the arrival of the groom, a role which could be played quite
easily by a woman in the opera of the same name. The seductive body shown here
is perfect for wearing under a formal dress for announci
Each season when U.S. fashion and
fabric designers begin to design their new collections, they shop the spectrum
of spectacular textile and surface design collections exhibited at Direction by
Indigo, organisers say. According to Direction by Indigo, designers, as well as
fashion and home professionals, look to the show as the leading, influential
source of original textile designs, trend forecasts, concepts and services for
the U.S. market. On August 4, 5 & 6,
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has unveiled
its new fall/winter 2010/11 Woolmark knitwear innovation collections – Merino
Touch and Merino Casual. The two collections will be on show at the Spin Expo
trade show in New York this week, targeting designers and buyers from the
Americas region.
AWI CEO Brenda McGahan says Merino Touch and Merino Casual
are key platforms for the company’s push to increase wool’s share of the global
knitwear market. “We have devel
Italian and foreign buyers met in
Florence from 7 - 9 July when Pitti Filati opened its doors for three days of
excellence in international spinning. Organisers say that buyers of
particularly high quality were introduced to the new collections, themes, colours,
and preliminary inputs for the trends we’ll be seeing in the market eighteen
months from now.
“During these three
Pitti Filati days we perceived a strong desire for concreteness”, says
Raffaello Nap
the spirit of the season
the colours
the fabrics
a visual image for the season
a casual refinement
for the hostesses’ outfits
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The second edition for the new Spazio
Ricerca project, which - with concept and staging by designer Angelo Figus and
knitwear expert Nicola Miller - abolishes the frontiers with Fashion at Work,
the area devoted to the most advanced service and technology companies
operating in the textile-clothing industry.
The result is a single itinerary
where research, product, and technology are constantly interacting, a
laboratory for experimenting with avant-garde movements and
concept
Colour is the star
Creative freedom, a sense of ethics and esthetics, respect
for the environment
Echoes of the past, looking towards the future
Romanticism and urban glam
Sophisticated elegance and everyday comfort
Extra volumes and extra gauges
Sculptural and thick, rustic and refined
Technological materials and experimental components to
change the feel of yarns and wovens
Hybrid, unisex
Carded and combed
The 65th Pitti Immagine
Filati will be staged in Florence from the 7th to the 9th of July and at the
show, Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia is presenting its new Autumn/Winter 2010-11
Collection of top-quality yarns for knitwear - Baruffa and B-Exclusive.
Winter 2010-11 from Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia is
dedicated to superior luxury
Today there are many definitions of luxury. The look of
exclusivity, uniqueness and hand-crafted tradition can be emphasised. Or
Two dozen juniors, seniors and
graduate students at Rhode Island School of Design (RSID) welcomed both the
rigorous design challenge and incredible exposure to the industry afforded by a
spring semester Knitted Fabrics studio taught by Assistant Professor Liz
Collins, a professional artist and designer widely known for her experimental
knitwear.
Students in RSID’s studio partnered with Zegna Baruffa, one
of the largest high-end apparel yarn companies in Italy, t
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has
partnered with Hong Kong PolyU’s Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC), the
country’s most prestigious design school, to showcase Merino wool in
contemporary design at its annual graduation fashion show.
AWI sponsored two awards, the Woolmark Platinum Award and
the Flinders Merino and AWI Platinum Award, co-sponsored by Flinders Merino. 2009
marks the third year AWI has supported the coveted awards, which aim to inspire
and e
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7 – 9 July 2009 - Fortezza da Basso - Florence
The next edition of Pitti Filati will
focus on research and quality, strengthened by the new Moda Prima Tessuto
project sponsored by Pratotrade, at the Fortezza Concomitantly with Pitti
Filati.
The big news for the next edition of Pitti Filati (7 to 9
July at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence) is that Moda Prima Tessuto, the new
project produced by the Pratotrade textile consortium will be held on the same
dates and at t
...and for its next edition (15-18 September 2009),
dedicated to the autumn winter 2010-11 season, a series of initiatives for both
exhibitors and visitors.
Nearly 700 exhibitors from 31 countries
have already announced their participation in the September 2009 session, thus
confirming the uncontested leadership of Première Vision: the single most
effective tool for the fashion textile industry, a place for both business and
the discovery of new products.
Among the exhi
Nilit has announced its new trend concepts for
bodywear and active-sports wear for Spring-Summer 2011, which will be presented
in the Nilit Bodyfashion Trendbook.
Faced with a world of uncertainty and instability,
bodyfashion and activewear mirror a society seeking ways to live a better life
in a new mood sparked by a quest for meaning.
The Summer 2011 consumer will know how to combine two seemingly opposing
worlds: on the one hand, one of purity and spi
The creative flair and design talent of graduating
students from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Institute of
Textiles and Clothing (ITC) have won big rounds of applause from the industry
at their Knitwear Fashion Show held today at The Mira Hong Kong.
A collaborated effort of design students, ITC, various
knitwear producers and yarn suppliers, the Knitwear Fashion Show aimed to
foster relations between ITC and industry, as well as showcasing the q
National Institute of Fashion
Technology (NIFT), Bangalore, one of the premier fashion institutes of India
unveiled Design Showcase 2009, the year’s most awaited event. The annual event
had on show the graduation collection, a creative statement by the students of
Fashion Design, Accessory Design & Textile Design. The event was organized
as two concurrent shows in Fashion Design and Accessory Design & Textile
Design.
The ramp showcased the trendsetting d
Theatre
A theme nonchalantly blending Baroque, Art Déco and ethnic,
for modern, complex-free women who are a shade sophisticated and like to play
tricks with fashion!
Leavers lace gives full rein to creative spirit, combined
with matchless technique, for a spectacular, upmarket product.
Crochet and brocade, cashmere and eyelet embroidery all
intermingle with organic elements and evocations of illustrated plants,
guipures, flamboyant embroidery and volutes.
Elegance
“French allure” in t
Australian Merino wool showed its
‘cool’ side in a number of spring/summer 0910 designer collection shows at the
2009 Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) – affirming the fibre’s
reputation as the natural choice for year round fashion.
Local designers including fashion royalty Jayson Brunsdon
and new guard stars – Ben Pollitt (of Friedrich Gray), Gary Bigeni and
Konstantina Mittas – wowed buyers, the media and other members of the fashion
pack with their d
Global textile symbol, the Woolmark recently
shared the limelight at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week with Missoni and Diet
Coca Cola, in honour of the global fashion icon, the Little Black Dress.
The Little Black Dress event, presented by Diet Coca Cola
and sponsored by the Woolmark brand, brought together 10 fashion designers,
each of whom designed three dresses inspired by the silhouette of the iconic
bottle shape. The designers included Alex Perry, Sass & Bide
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5-7 SEPTEMBER 2009 PARIS EXPO - Porte de Versailles Halls
2 & 3
As the only upstream trade show coinciding with September’s
fashion trade shows at Porte de Versailles, Interfilière makes the most of its
unique position, taking advantage of these synergies to stand out from the
crowd.
An international leader (70% of exhibitors and visitors
travel from abroad) dedicated to the intimates and beachwear markets;
Interfilière is a source of inspiration for all markets. A veritable
trend-s
Noyon & Darquer, guests of the French Federation of Lace
and Embroidery
For the 16th edition of the International Festival of Young
Fashion Designers in Dinard, the French Federation of Lace and Embroidery,
which partners the special “Lace and Embroidery” award, invited Noyon &
Darquer to sponsor the prize-winner.
Presided over by Marcel Marongiu, Artistic Director at Guy
Laroche, and including the participation of Lydia Grandjean, General Delegate
of the French Federation of
August 4 - 6, 2009 - Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 Seventh
Avenue, New York
Direction by Indigo Advances Its Prominent Position in the
U.S. Textile & Surface Design Market
For seven solid years, Direction
has held its position as the No. 1 textile design show in America, organisers
say. In September 2008, Direction by Indigo became part of the Indigo brand of
textile design shows as the most recent acquisition to Première Vision’s stable
of prestigious industry
Leading trend forecaster joins forces with premier tradeshow
Market Center Management Company
(MCMC), the management company of leading wholesale trade centres and trade
events around the world, today announced that Mudpie will be the official trend
service for GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair.
GlobalTex will launch April 28–30, 2009 at the Los Angeles
Convention Center (LACC). GlobalTex is endorsed by the Textile Association of
Los Angeles (
Leading flat knitting machine
builder Stoll has recently launched a ‘Pattern
Library’ service, which allows its customers to order books of knitted
swatches from the company’s highly regarded Trend Collections, which are normally
only available in printed and digital format each season.
Pattern
Library, which is a limited edition, is available upon request from the
company (see below for contact details). Joerg Hartmann, Managing Director,
Stoll Fashion
Lingerie fabric produced on the Karl Mayer ML 35 C features
two textile zones
These are the perfect pair of panties for bringing women out
of their shell and for covering their nakedness to maximum effect.
This comfortable garment, with its elegant, discreet
styling, is suitable for every occasion, is perfect under any outfit, and can
be produced with the minimum of effort. The fabric produced on the ML 35 C
offers all these features. To produce this garment, the multibar raschel
machine wo
The next edition of
Pitti Immagine Filati, No. 65, will be held at the Fortezza da Basso in
Florence from 7 to 9 July 2009 instead of from 1 to 3 July 2009.
This new date will make it possible to hold the event at the
same time as the first edition of PRIMA - Moda Tessuto, the new textile project
produced by the Pratotrade consortium.
Raffaello Napoleone, the Pitti Immagine CEO said, “Pitti
Immagine hopes that contemporaneity and physical proximity of the two fa
Technology Day 09': Trendspotting - Fashion Institute of
Technology April 17th
The second annual
Technology Day conference will be held Friday, April 17th in the John E.
Reeve’s Conference Center at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Seventh
Avenue at 27th Street.
Register now by visiting: http://www.fitnyc.edu/techday
This year the theme is "Trendspotting" and will
focus on FIT’s diverse and unique use of technology in all the
disciplines. The conference w
A-list celebrities and
international models were last week treated to the best Merino wool Australia
has to offer at an exclusive event at Paris Fashion Week to celebrate one of
the world's most promising young designers Alexander Wang.
Guests at a private dinner party for the exclusive retailer
Colette were presented with gifts of ultrafine Merino shawls from the Jemala
company from Victoria. Australian Wool
Innovation, which introduced its top suppliers to Wang t
Even more effective virtual sampling with 3D modelling
With its ability to support all aspects from planning,
design, sampling and production to machine programming, merchandising and sales
promotion, SDS®-ONE has established itself the reputation as an All-in-One
apparel design tool. SDS®-ONE also performs as a communication tool. From
spinner to apparel planner, designer, manufacturer, merchandiser and retailer,
design decisions and product concepts can be communicated without breakd
Flat knitting machine builder H.Stoll & Co will open its brand new Stoll Fashion & Technology Center in New York (FTNY) on April 1st. The new showroom is situated in the heart of the Garment District of Manhattan, New York and will give the fashion and clothing industries the opportunity to experience the services of the FTNY world at close quarters. The highlight of the inauguration at the 15,000 square feet facility will be the introduction of the reinvente
January, New York - Première Vision Inc. and DIRECTION
successfully launched the first edition of DIRECTION by Indigo to the welcoming
fashion and design community, January 13, 14 & 15, 2009 at the Penn Plaza
Pavilion New York. Despite the harsh economic climate and freezing temperatures,
the show succeeded with 2855 visits, unveiling hundreds of inspired Spring 2010
collections and products from 107 international textile design studios, trend
forecasters and related resources to North A
Australian fashion labels Sabatini,
Kirrily Johnston and Gina Kim are helping AWI and Austrade grow the Korean
market for Australian Merino wool this week at a special event to celebrate
Australia Day 2009 in Seoul.
With the theme ‘Colours of Australia’, a mix of 100 percent
and wool-rich garments will grace a catwalk at the event to showcase the
elegance and luxurious feel of the Australian Merino wool fabrics and
demonstrate why the fibre is the natural choice f
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INDIGO – February 13-15, Parc d’Expositions Paris Nord
The next edition of Indigo Fashion – from February 10 to 13,
2009 at Parc d’Expositions Paris-Nord – stands up to the economic crisis and
maintains an unequalled offer in terms of quality and creativity in the
international marketplace.
At the beginning of January 151 studios had registered from
15 countries. The most important studios will be present at the twice-yearly
exhibition. The UK (41%), France
Expofil - 10-13
February, Paris
Sustainable development, respect
for the environment, ecology, recycling,… those are some of the final
consumer’s concerns that the textile chain has been gradually integrating and
that can be found in the collections of the fibre producers and spinners exhibiting
at the forthcoming Expofil that will be held from 10 to 13 February 2009 at
Parc d’Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte.
However, performance is not left aside as sho
Lectra, the world leader in
integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials
such as textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials has announced
the launch of a new version of its Product Lifecycle Management solution.
Lectra Fashion PLM V1R5 includes new, advanced functionalities
for collection development process monitoring, giving management teams greater
control over performance. Lectra says that the new version also
The Stoll Fashion &
Technology Center held the first of a series of technical seminars for the
knitwear industry at the Quintessence New Century Hotel in Tong Xiang on 27
November. The seminar, which attracted more than 70 participants from the local
knitwear industry aimed to increase communication and sharing of information
amongst knitting professionals.
The two main topics were presented to seminar attendees. The
first, “Technical Realization of Popular
Warp knitted lace specialist Noyon
launched its Summer 2010 collection at Interfilière Evolution Days, which ran
from 19-20 November. The collection will also be shown at Interfiliere which is
to be held from 18-20 January 2009.
Colours
Powdery pastels in flesh and blusher shades: ivory, beige,
pink, lavender, turquoise.Brights come in plain, tone-on-tone or multicoloured
versions: violet, fuchsia, yellow and orange through to red.
Tutti Flowers
Flowers grab t
Wide-ranging agreement at the
latest biannual colour meeting organised by Eurovet: stylists and
industrialists agreed that the market demands colour.
Stars of the season: the greens. Guests of honour: nuances
of red and soft and refined pinks, mauves and neutrals in full evolution. And
essential are bright – almost neon – accents targeted at beachwear which is
ever-more influenced by the street and clubbing. Last but not least, white
(colour 26!) and indigo blue
Students at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology design garments for Stoll Fashion and Technology Competition
21st November 2008 0 commentAs part of flat knitting machine builder Stoll’s global strategy to
support educational institutions, the company has been successfully working in
close cooperation with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York
for over two decades.
Most recently, through the contribution of Stoll America
Knitting Machinery in the USA
and Stoll’s Fashion and Technology department in Germany, a design competition was
held for FIT students. After being
gi
Australian Wool
Innovation (AWI) today announced it had engaged world renowned style and
innovation agency PeclersParis to provide colour and design trend direction for
the Woolmark.
Peclers' team of fashion experts and trend forecasters this
week will start work with Woolmark licensees to prepare a colour palette with
yarn and fabric design direction for the 2010-11 Autumn/Winter retail season.
The Woolmark Trend Service by PeclersParis will provide
wool
Thanks to genius of the young
Italian designer aleXsandro Palombo, designer knitwear is now available for
customers seeking originality and exclusivity. Palombo’s unique precious items
are conceived in workshops using the same processes as for haute couture, with
weeks of craftsmanship being dedicated to each model.
Creative flair, the excellence of Italian craftsmanship and
cultural innovation are the foundations of the new “knit atelier no season” by
the Itali
Premiere Vision - Fashion Information AW 09-10
Sample No: i0672
Machine: SSG122SV
07
Yarns: Viscose
40%, wool 35%, angora 20%, cashmere 5%,
2/26x2, nylon 92%, lycra 8% 20/70dx1
WideGauge Knitting
Shima’s SSG 122SV features WideGauge capability that allows
a variety of gauges to be knit on a single machine. Shima says that this allows
the freedom to handle changing seasons and shifting trends without investing in
a machine for
Lycra brand owner Invista presented presented
Bahar Korçan’s new Capsule Collection at Première Vision in Paris last week to
celebrate its relationship with mills in Turkey. Bahar is a renowned Turkish fashion designer
who uses Lycra fibre innovations from leading mills to create beautiful
garments. Invista says that Bahar’s new collection is perfect to showcase the
benefits of the Lycra fibre brand.
An award winning designer, Bahar Korçan is well-known for
Design legend, Sir Paul Smith presented
the prestigious Texprint prizes to this year’s winners at Indigo, part of the
Paris Premiere Vision Pluriel event in Paris, last week.
The greatest showcase of the very best new textile designers
entering the market place, Texprint is responsible for discovering some of the
fashion industries' best kept secrets.
Set up 37 years ago as an arm of the Design Council, to help
British-trained textile graduates start the
Leading Italian warp knitter
Eurojersey, a pioneer in eco-sustainability showcased its Sensitive fabrics at
PV and confirmed its green commitment by highlighting its SensitivEcosystem programme.
On the technological frontline and fully committed to
research, Eurojersey was established in 1960 at its current production centre
in Caronno Pertusella in the Milan suburbs. Over the last ten years the company
has invested in the most sophisticated machinery, software and la
The British Council has today
launched a call for young fashion entrepreneurs in the UK to sign up to its
prestigious Young Creative Entrepreneur (YCE) programme.
The inaugural UK Young Fashion Entrepreneur Award (UKYFE),
in partnership with the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts
(NESTA), is the latest addition to the British Council’s YCE programme, which
focuses on young creative entrepreneurs by celebrating their valuable
contribution to t
Knitwear is the keyword at
the Lindex fashion chain this autumn, and to show their customers just what
that means, Lindex is starting a knitting revolution.
"Knitted garments in their wealth of variations are at
the focus of this autumn's fashion, we see everything from simple
finely-knitted cardigans to delightful chunky knitwear. This autumn's knitted
fashion at Lindex is inspired by an attractive mix where 1970s Bohemian
romanticism meets the new grunge look.
Sample No: y1472
Machine: SWG173-X 15
Yarns: Cotton
82% steel 18% 1/27x1, nylon 82% lycra 18% 18/30dx1
Description: Wholegarment
Knitting Technique: Lateral
transfer
Printed on SIP
The SIP-100F and SIP-160F on-demand inkjet printing system
from Shima Seiki enables beautiful full colour printing on a variety of
fabrics, quickly and easily using design data created on Shima’s SDS-ONE
apparel design system. SIP prints directly onto the fabric, thereby su
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to the soft goods industries, announced its partnership today with 24 Seven, the premier talent resource for fashion, home furnishings, retail, beauty, marketing and creative in the United States.
Through this partnership, Lectra will provide 24 Seven's certified freelancers with Kaledo, the latest in design-specific software solutions, as well as related training and c
Sample No : y1627
Machine: SWG203-X 12
Material: Wool 50% acrylic 50% 2/46x2,
2/46x3,Nylon 92% lycra 8% 20/70dx1
Description: Wholegarment
Knitting Technique: Lateral
transfer
SWG203-X12
Specially configured for Wholegarment knitting with 4 needle
beds and an additional loop presser bed, Shima Seiki’s SWG-X features vast
improvements over the original SWG-series machines.
With a completely new design based on FIRST “next
generation” technology, the SWG-X is capable of produci
Luxury knitwear
designer Samantha Holmes reports a significant increase in demand for alpaca
yarn and claims that UK consumers are looking for an alternative to cashmere
clothing.
According to Holmes there are around 18,000 alpacas are
registered within the UK and Holmes reports that more and more people now chose
100% baby alpaca yarn over cashmere. The Samantha Holmes alpaca brand, launched
in 2003, has seen a huge increase in alpaca appreciation and the r
FASHION INFO September 08 salon
Première Vision /
The World’s
Premier Fabric ShowTM /
from Tuesday 23
to Friday 26 September 2008.
_ the spirit of the autumn winter 09_10
season.................................... 2
_ 09_10 colours................. 3
_ autumn winter 09_10 fabrics:
subjective impulsions, chain reactions,
alternative refl ections........................................................ 4
_ a visual image for the season........................... 7
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the spiri
AgResearch scientists
are collaborating with some of New Zealand’s top fashion designers to showcase
the latest developments in textiles research at Air New Zealand Fashion Week
2008.
AgResearch’s Textile Science and Technology researchers are
world leaders in applying science and engineering to develop textiles with
exceptional form and functional properties for both fashion and industrial
applications.
Natural, wool-based fibres enable the researchers t
Positive signals from Pitti Filati 63: Fashion business research relies on the Fortezza da Basso
17th July 2008 0 comment
7 July 2008, Florence - The 63rd edition of Pitti Filati
(Florence, 2 – 4 July 2008) closed by launching optimistic signals for the yarn
industry.
“This has been a very positive edition of Pitti Filati”,
comments Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagine, “especially considering
the delicate economic situation that is currently characterizing this
sector. There is no point in denying
that the yarn industry is going through a very difficult phase, particularly
with regard to the mor
With
knitting once again enjoying a huge surge in popularity, the relevance
of this craft is being celebrated by the launch of a significant
collection of knitting resources and a three-day international
conference exploring the vitality of knitting today.
‘In
the Loop: knitting past, present and future’ takes place at the
University of Southampton’s Winchester School of Art from the 15th to
17th of July, 2008. Aimed at all who are interested in knitting, from
Shanghai fashion designer, Qiu Hao wins prestigious Woolmark Prize Award in Paris
3rd July 2008 0 commentMME
Sonia Rykiel, Patron of The Woolmark Prize, today announced Qiu Hao from China
will now join design greats Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, Donna Karan,
Ralph Lauren, Romeo Gigli, Dolce & Gabbana and Giorgio Armani in the
Woolmark hall of fame, as the 2008 winner of the inaugural Woolmark Prize.
The
original wool awards were held between 1954–1992 by the International Wool
Secretariat (IWS). The Woolmark Prize takes up where IWS left off, upholding
the or
Christian Eschler AG will
be making an impact with its new collection for the 2009/2010 winter season.
The Swiss specialist in knitted fabrics is providing sport and outdoor clothing
manufacturers with trendy inspiration for their new winter creations.
Prints add colour to the collection
Creative print designs in new colours are typical for this
collection. Stylish prints with varying script and plaid patterns characterise
a variety of fabrics. Product develop
PITTI FILATI: ECOLOGY, THE NEW FRONTIER FOR CREATIVITY AND
LUXURY
“Pitti Filati opens this edition with even more emphasis on
its creativity and trend workshop formula", says Agostino Poletto, deputy
general manager of Pitti Immagine. “The show's research continues the theme
launched with the Eco-Luxe project at the last edition and, with a series of
projects, focuses on the new scenarios produced by the dialogue between nature
and technology – scenarios and concepts
Curated, planned and designed by designer Angelo Figus and
knitwear expert Nicola Miller who, in eight editions, have revolutionized
knitwear concepts and design. They are continuing to strengthen and affirm the
success of Spazio Ricerca, the exclusive experimental laboratory/workshop
created by Pitti Immagine which, at each edition transforms ideas into yarns
and knits and attracts fashion's best creative heads. The Spazio Ricerca opens
the show at the Cavaniglia Pavilio
(Main Pavilion: Lower
Level, Hall M, Ground Floor, Cavaniglia Pavilion)
Future Fashion
concept
A new concept in elegance that maintains a balance among
innovation, design, glamour, technology and total product environmental
compatibility. Luxury and the contemporary opt for fashion with maximum design
content that is respectful of humanity and nature.
Technology takes natural fibers to new performance levels
and guarantees sustainable production processes: temperature an
Norwegian knitwear designer, Siri Johansen, is the winner of this
year’s Todd & Duncan Award for Excellence in Fashion and Textiles
at the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London. Siri has been studying at
the RCA for two years and her first men’s knitwear collection made its
catwalk debut at the RCA Graduate Shows in June 2008.
The
RCA’s Todd & Duncan Award for Excellence brings together two
prestigious brand names that embrace similar values of innovative
thi
Todd & Duncan unveils biggest colour story ever - Out of the Blue - Autumn/Winter Cashmere Collection for 2009/10
25th June 2008 0 commentTodd & Duncan’s new ‘out of the blue’ cashmere collection for
autumn/winter 2009/10 has undertones of revolution – both in colour and
organic development. Inspired by a new colourist, the season unveils 57
brand new colours and for the first time unveils a wide range of new
organic colours, the Eden Collection, and a breakthrough in ‘white
cashmere’, spearheading a new direction for the world’s leading
cashmere business. The Colours
The new a
Nilit presents BodyFashion and Active-Sports Wear Trends for Spring - Summer 2008
3rd June 2008 0 commentNilitpresents BodyFashion and Active-Sports Wear Trends for Spring-Summer 2010
Nilit today announced its new trend concepts for bodywear and active-sports
wear for Spring-Summer which will be presented in the NILIT BODYFASHION TRENDBOOK. Spring-Summer 2010 anticipates a dynamic season in which the world of
bodywear celebrates the summer by offering an abundance of diverse
products to provide the modern woman with unlimited choices to express
her femininity
Shima Seiki 45th Anniversary Special Edition Collection for January May 2008
2nd June 2008 0 commentShima Seiki hosted its 45th
Anniversary Celebration, at its headquarters in Wakayama, Japan on 28-30
November, 2007. Roughly 1,200 guests were invited over the 3 days of
festivities.
The main event for the celebration was a "Garden
Fashion Show" held inside a large transparent tent structure within a park
area of the Shima Seiki Headquarters compound. Consisting of three main parts,
the programme featured the works of Italian designer Saverio Palatella,
Japanese ap
Sample No: y1617
Machine: SWG173-X 12
Material: viscose 60% polyester (solo) 40% 1/31x2,
Nylon 92% Lycra 8% 20/70dx2
Description: WholeGarment
Knitting Technique: Lateral transfer
SWG-X
Specially configured for WHOLEGARMENT® knitting with 4
needle beds and an additional loop presser bed, Shima Seiki’s SWG®-X features
vast improvements over the original SWG®-series machines.
With a completely new design based on FIRST® “next
generation” technology, the SWG®-X is capable of producing b
Nilit presents the Bodyfashion and Active/Sportswear trends for Fall-Winter 2009/10
21st May 2008 0 commentNILIT today announced its new trend concepts for
bodywear and active-sports wear for Fall-Winter 2009/10 which will be presented
in the NILIT BODYFASHION TRENDBOOK.
Fall-Winter 2009/10 looks forward to a joyous fashion
adventure boasting a spirit of individuality and the freedom to put together
bodywear according to the mood of the moment. At a time when individualism is a
leading social phenomenon, the world of bodywear offers an abundance of diverse
One of Australia’s rising fashion
talents has joined the world’s best young designers to showcase Australian
Merino wool at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW).
Ben Pollitt, designer of Friedrich Gray, has been announced
as the Australian Protégé at the Protégé collection showing in Sydney today. Project
Protégé was created in Italy through the vision of Franca Sozzani, Editor of
Vogue Italia; an idea that saw some of fashion’s most prominent figures
iden
Australian
Wool Innovation (AWI) Chief Executive Craig Welsh announced the launch of ‘The
Australian Merino Woolmark Prize’, awarding fashion creativity. This is a major
step forward for the global wool industry in recognising emerging international
talent from across the world.
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Chief Executive Craig Welsh
The international prize has been conceived to assist emerging, leading talent
to occupy a solid place in the global apparel industry.
In 195
In a difficult economic climate,
choosing quality is essential. International buyers made clear their choice by
once again selecting Première Vision Pluriel, where they are sure to find creative
and different products, and where, in their view, the opportunity to work
remains without equivalent.
They came in force, from all points of the globe, throughout
the four days of the session (19 – 22 February 2008), with the result being
that the 5 Première Vision Pluriel even
Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia is the world leader in the production of
fine yarns for top-quality knitwear. Zegna Baruffa was established in 1924, and
in 1974 acquired the prestigious company, Lane Borgosesia (1850).
Today, Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia buys 10 million
kilograms of raw Australian Merino wool. The superfine Merino wool, combined
with a vast range of rich yarns such as cashmere and top-quality pure or
blended fibres, creates over 6.5 million kilograms of yarn for t
Each season, creatives and designers from the major international
fashion houses and brands come looking for creative stimuli at Pitti Filati,
the world preview of yarns for the knitting industry, in Florence.
For spring/summer 2009 the Pitti Filati Spazio Ricerca
(research area) presents a marine theme, A Filo d’Acqua - At the Water’s Edge,
inspired by the most elegant, abstract, playful and colourful aspects of what
goes on, in, under and on top of the water.
The power o
Positive signals from Pitti Filati 62: Fashion business research relies on Fortezza Da Basso
4th February 2008 1 commentThe 62nd edition
of Pitti Filati (Florence, 30th January – 1st February 2008) closed by
launching optimistic signals for the yarn industry.
“At the stands throughout the Fortezza da Basso, we have
heard satisfied opinions”, says Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagine,
“the exhibitors told us that they made high-level contacts and the buyers
admired the quality and work that went into the collections. Certainly, the
yarn industry is going through a delicat
An exclusive gala event was held during the Pitti Immagine Uomo exhibition at
the Palazzo Corsini in Florence on Thursday 10 January 2008, where Australian
Merino wool was the highlight.
The glamorous event showcased one-off collections of five
up and coming fashion designers from around the globe, who worked in
collaboration with Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) to create collections using
Australian Merino wool as the primary fibre.
The
protégé collections
The one-off collecti
PITTI FILATI 62 -30 JANUARY - 1 FEBRUARY 2008, FLORENCE, FORTEZZA DA BASSO
PITTI FILATI: CREATIVE STIMULI FOR THE FASHION BUSINESS
AND THE VANGUARD OF INTERNATIONAL FASHION
“Pitti Filati owes its success to the high level of its
buyers and their ongoing attendance, to the quality and research components of
the featured collections, and to the selection of the most innovative
technologies and services for the textile industry - says Agostino Poletto,
Deputy-General Manager of Pitti Immagine. ��
Sample
No: y1613
Machine: SWG-X 12
Material: cotton 100% 2/68x2, 2/68x1,nylon 92% polyurethane 8% 20/70dx1
Description: WholeGarment
Knitting
Technique: Lateral transfer, 2nd stitch
SWG-X
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Sample No: 01981
Machine: SWG-X
12
Material: Extra
fine merino wool 100% 2/60x2, 2/60x1, nylon 92% Lycra 8% 20/70dx1
Description: Wholegarment
Knitting Technique: 2nd stitch
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