Monthly Archives: May 2014

People who are very passionate about their jobs and are not afraid of speaking their minds, quite often pass for fiercely outspoken, opinionated or simply blunt. Yet, if you listen carefully to what they have to say, you may learn … Continue reading →

The history of tapestry features quite striking examples of works made by historical companies and designed by architects, painters and sculptors. But a large tapestry designed by a painter, made by a historical company and inspired by an opera was … Continue reading →

San Francisco's Academy of Art University Graduates had their moment of glory on 8th May when they showcased their collections at the annual graduation fashion show and awards ceremony in front of guest of honours Rosita and Angela Missoni, and … Continue reading →

If you're a researcher you perfectly know how difficult it is to ask and obtain permission to use specific images for an essay or a lecture. But it looks like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is willing … Continue reading →

In the last few years digital printing processes have brought innovation into the fashion industry on a technical and visual level. Yet there have also been companies trying to improve traditional techniques to create new and exciting patterns for textiles. … Continue reading →

The devotion of the Tilburg-based TextielMuseum and TextielLab for yarns is shown in the opening pages of the new Yearbook through images of cone of yarns in neutral or bright shades, pictured as if they were talismans or objects charged … Continue reading →

Despite our efforts in recycling and upcycling, saving and protecting, we are currently wasting around 98% of all available energy on this planet while we're still employing limited amounts of green sources of energy. The urgency of finding sustainable resources … Continue reading →

If you start an in-depth research about architecture and fashion you will find amazing connections – from construction principles to decorative surfaces. Sometimes this connection develops into a perfect collection or a collaboration between an architect and a fashion designer; … Continue reading →

Car adverts, the "donne e motori" theme in Prada's Spring/Summer 2012 collection fashion and Wes Anderson's short "Castello Cavalcanti" (2013) for Prada featuring a lost racing driver, all point towards a connection between fashion and cars. Yet while some of … Continue reading →

Mondays can be difficult days, that's why we're starting this week with three inspirations revolving around one shade – blue – that will hopefully engage different senses. The first inspiration is this Stenberg Brothers' poster for "The Song of the Tundra" (1922-1924). … Continue reading →