Louis Pretty by Philipp Mainzer, Berlin, Germany

Louis Pretty by Philipp

Stark yet welcoming, the interior of new deli Louis Pretty takes inspiration from Palm Springs modernism and David Hockney’s iconic painting A Bigger Splash. Located in Berlin’s hip Kreuzberg neighbourhood, the deli was designed by Philipp Mainzer Office for Architecture and Design, and reworks common deli touchpoints such as bench seating, a counter bar focused […]

Accessories Concepts FAUX REAL, HONEST EARTH,OVER EXPOSED & ISLAND TALES

Accessories Concepts FAUX REAL, HONEST EARTH,OVER EXPOSED & ISLAND TALES

Our stories explore the relationship between digital and analog design processes, taking inspiration from the Met’s Manus X Machina exhibition and the deconstructed, reimagined urban aesthetic pioneered by Vêtements. As our lifestyles become increasingly multifaceted, a new utilitarian approach is applied to multi-functional accessories for the urban nomad. Collapsible, customized and softly structured silhouettes are […]

Deep Space Effect on Boots Styles

Earth is far away. This is a minimal world inside capsules, vessels and space stations. Surfaces are smooth or crackled and clean, uni-colour combinations dominate. Finishes are smooth and matte, or have a dark metallic shimmer. Silhouettes are elongated and sleek, but chunky elements feature in the sole or heel. For materials, we mainly see […]

Hunters Paradise High Heels and More Shoe Styles

Hunters Paradise High Heels and More Shoe Styles

Cut off from the rest of the world, relying only on what you can take from nature… that is, until you return to your designer cabin in the woods! This is all about stylish survival. Colors are muted to blend in with the woods; materials are tough and made to last; and constructions are robust […]

Forecasting Sportswear Styles A/W 20/21?

Forecasting Sportswear Styles AW 2021

The power of the collective over the individual is brought to the fore once more, as sportswear sets aside the cult of the celebrity in favour of pragmatic product focus and a knowledge-driven core. With ‘outsider status’ rapidly losing currency as a means to inject desirability into flagging brands – even in an age where […]

Easter Craft – Zeb Basics and Calming Neutrals Casual Wear Fabrics

Easter Craft - Zeb Basics and Calming Neutrals Casual Wear Fabrics

SOURCE Inspired by an emerging renaissance of hand crafting techniques, particularly of Eastern crafts such as bookbinding and origami, we are drawn to a calming and authentic aesthetic created by textilebased artists such as Erin Curry. COLOUR These are the new neutrals. A Zen palette of off-whites, sand and barely there blue, layered in calming […]

Casual Tonic Youth – Source, Color & Attitude

Casual Tonic Youth - Source, Color & Attitude

SOURCE A new age of sports-inspired fashion championed by designers including Caitlin Price and Ryohei Kawanish of Landlord sees items creatively layered in striking new proportions. Much like the layered, tiled installations of sculptor Phung Tien Phan, clean lines are emphasized by the bold use of colour. COLOUR Punchy levels of green and plastic-like pink […]

100% Linen Denims for Summer – Sustainable Fabric Trends

100% Linen Denims for Summer - Sustainable Fabric Trends

SUMMER BREEZE • LINEN/COTTON BLENDS • 100% LINEN • AIRY ASPECTS • SACKCLOTH WEAVES • MESH-LOOK STRUCTURES • LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMBRAYS • SHADED FADING • DUSTY-LOOKING SURFACES • DRY HANDLES • BREATHABILITY & SUMMER COMFORT HEAVY DUTY • COMPACT 3D STRUCTURES • DENIM BONDED TO POLAR FLEECE • EXAGGERATED HEAVY WEIGHTS • RIGID & STURDY • […]

Latest 3D Textures on Denims Now Trending

Latest 3D Textures on Denims Now Trending

• TEXTURAL & TACTILE SURFACES • HOPSACK, OXFORD & DOBBY WEAVES • HAIRY ASPECTS • TACTILE RAISED “TWILL” LINES • CORDUROY TEXTURES • FLOATING STITCH JACQUARDS

Camo Culture – Camouflage Prints in Denims

Camo Culture - Camouflage Prints in Denims

CAMO CULTURE • JACQUARD DESIGNS • MULTI-STRUCTURAL INTEREST • URBAN PIXELLATED MOTIFS • OVER-PRINTED PATTERN • LASERED OUT PATTERN • LEAF MOTIFS • BRUSHED ELEMENTS