Dare To Wear ...

Dare To Wear This Amazing "Blankoat" ?



Long sleeves and the edges are stitched with a shell stitch

I found an interesting picture online
Even though people may not think fashionable ,
it can be quit functional you can use it as a blanket when you sleep ～haha

Gossip Girl // Fashion Style!

Currently Gossip Girl is one of the most popular TV Shows ,
the girls in Gossip Girl are very fashionable,
There are lots of brands sponsor the show,
and designers donate their clothes to Gossip Girl

As an audience ,
i love this show not only because of the content ,
but because the latest fashion items.

Below are some videos of the stars in Gossip Girl where they talk about their favourit brands and fashion shoots.

Mindmap

Mindmap

Colour forecasting tool>>>>>the first stage of forecasting----data collectionSoft tool: awareness, observation, experimentation,previous knowledge (subjective)Hard tool:statistical analysis, conceptual models, previous data & information(objective)Sourcing data (input): infinite quantity source for inspiration and data collection through awareness and observation>>>>continuous process1.from environment,people,mood,emotion2.previous knowledge, previous season or collection from company3.the trade fairs, colour meeting, proposed colour story4.sample of fabric, paper leaves, photographsThree basic approaches of Data: verbal, visual, using the other senses or emotionalVerbal interpretation: asking, listening, reactions (retailer to consumer)>>in-store interactive systemVisual interpretation:awareness,observation>>sensation ,perception(naturalistic observation in everyday evironment)No control over & more accurate than the guessworkIntuition: view forecasting as a problem to solve and a challengeinspiration: art disciplines, driving fore of creativity, pursuit of new knowledgeAnalysis and interpretation>>>> develop a colour story by throught,reasoning, decision-making (*key process)For a better effect, 'tweaking' adding and taking away of small pieces of data is essentialAssessment and completion: complete the colour range & present the colour story to client or colleagues.Anticipation: anticipating the consumer's or client's acceptance of the colour story, such as mood board, level of acceptance and desirability will be mark.Last stages: compilation of final colour story , presentation final packaging to the clients and establishmentThrough market research and observing sales on high street, the success of the selection will be test.Preception : carious modes of observation and sensationExperience: can affect the preception of a conceptThe industry will benefit from a better understanding of the soft tool in colour forecasting, give the process more credibility and to demystify it.

Givenchy's spirit

Givenchy 4G model the highest visibility. Givenchy's 4G logo on behalf of classical (Genteel), elegant (Grace), pleasure (Gaiety), and Givenchy.

This is the master of French design Hubert deGivenchy founded Givenchy brand when given the spirit, the designers cleverly designed into the bag, simple aesthetic style, by the broad masses of women, especially in the pursuit of a mature style of women's favorite.

This 4G logo applies in many products (handbags, cosmetic package and accessories)

Named Givenchy’s creative director for menswear earlier in the year, Italian designer Riccardo Tisci directs his creative energy towards mens garments for the first time since joining the French haute couture house in 2004. Incorporating Gothic influences with a contemporary touch, we get a preview of a couple of upcoming Givenchy t-shirt designs for 2009.

Source: Huge

Givenchy FW08.09

Givenchy FW 08.09
Kirsten,Lakshmi,Lara,MCB,Natasha by Inez&Vinoodh





This is one of my favorite photography duos, Inez & Vinoodh did the simple but eye-catching ad campaign photos for Givenchy, also you can see the top model names like Poly, Givenchy favorite Maria Carla, Kirsten, Lakshmi & Lara, they were perfect and cool~
The label could play safe with their ever present black and white photography theme~