Tag: designers

H&M’s Design Awards Selects Stine Riis Winner—Look at Upcoming Collection for the Fast-fashion Retailer

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On the day that David Beckham’s briefs collection debuts in London’s flagship H&M and just a week after financial reports of H&M’s 15.3% drop in profits in Q4, H&M announced their winner in their new H&M Design Awards 2012 as Stine Riis, a 28-year-old grad student from London College of fashion. Like H&M’s ongoing designer […]

China’s Year of the Dragon Brings Unique Designs to Footwear

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In honor of Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon representing power and luck for 2012, we take a look at some creative footwear coming out of China and latest trends in collaborations. First, celebrating 30 years of Nike being in China and 30 years of the Nike Air Force 1, Beijing designer Wang […]

Plans for a New LA Fashion Week Again

Why is it that in our great city we can’t pull-off a decent fashion week?

Comme des Garcons’ SHIRT Collection for Fall-Winter 2010 Reveals Another Round of Plaid Mixed with Prep

Often used as inspiration among many streetwear designers, what happens at this show is a good indication of what to expect in this subculture come Fall.

Manga and Anime Influences in Youth Culture Fashion

Influences from Manga, Anime, and Video Gaming continue to influence trends in youth culture fashion, creating a new demand for virtual designers and expanding concepts of retail opportunities.

SkinGraft Designs Is a Highlight at LA Fashion Week Featuring Inspiration from Post-Mortem Amelia Earhart

Despite LA Fashion week being somewhat scattered this Fall, the best shows reside downtown, including SkinGraft’s featuring bomber jackets, feathered, silk blouses, and inspirations from birds of flight.

LeSAPE Generation of Central Africa Is Redefining Modern-Day Sartorialists

When President Mobutu banned Western suits in the Congo in the %u201850’s, an entire zoot-suit backlash was launched, which today has been redefined with attitude inspiring new looks from top designers.

Avatar Fashion Gets Another Boost -This Time with Quiksilver and Roxy

Catching on finally to the Second World fashion wave, here’s some more styles for your avatar.

Fashion Week Video Game Launch Brings Virtual Experience to Fans of Fashion

505 Game publishers have teamed up with fashion experts to launch a video game that could be better than the real thing.