Fabrics

Jos Berry talks about the most inspirational and beautiful bodyfashion fabrics by the leading innovators on the New Beginnings: Virtual Trend Forum AW21/22, curated by Concepts Paris for…

A totally changed fashion landscape greeted us at PV –  trend talks and forums were dominated by cryptic messages justifying the ‘Reason to Be’ behind every morsel of…

The major fashion trend discussion is about how to update authentic shapes. Colour is a major contributor, plus a growing focus on trims and fabrics. This is determining…

At last month’s Premiere Vision Athleisure once again manifested itself as the number one driver of change for the fashion industry. Creative professionals from every fashion sector, brand,…

The overwhelming message at Première Vision in Paris this September. As predicted in the AW 17-18 Design Concepts book, MAXIMALISM is the mantra for the season and textiles…

A new vocabulary has arrived in the lingerie market. Names such as Athleisure, Loungerée, Swimtimates, Skinwear and Livingwear indicate the beginning of a new era with fundamental adaptations…

The rush on creative textile sources, mainly Italian & Japanese, was the driving force on the recent Premiere Vision fabric fair in France followed by the designer shows.…

Paris is definitely not in the mood for simplicity. At Premiere Vision a couple of weeks ago a very colourful message with luxury textures prevailed in an often…