Loving these madras photos from DIY with IOU finalists Study NY and Francisca Pineda. Source4Style is getting pretty excited to see the final designs!
Women working at the Andean Collection in Ecuador. (via Chico’s x The Andean Collaboration)
A look into how the fashion industry is beginning to consider biodiversity when it comes to business. (via Fashion industry considers biodiversity when sourcing materials)
Louis Vuitton presented Masai-inspired patterns and safari-style clothing on his Spring/Summer 2012 runway. (via On safari in Shangri-La)
A close-up of the Masai footwear with elaborate anklet beading (via On safari in Shangri-La)
The rich reds and elaborate beading of the Masai warriors in Tanzania. (via On safari in Shangri-La)
Natural dye techniques in the Sacred Valley of Peru. via: Source4Style
Oscar de la Renta talks about his love for ikat. (via Oscar de la Renta on ikat)
The resurgence of the print seems to be not only a trend, but a staple in the young designers’ repertoire. The increasing cost-effectiveness of digital printing, which allows designers to source smaller runs of fabric is one component in the fashion shift. Also, if designers can get their hands on exclusive, one-of-a-kind prints, their lines are not only less susceptible to the work of copycats - but they’re also more versatile across seasons. If a designer can utilize the same cut in a different bold, unique print, they have a look that lasts – and sells – over years.(via Material Selections – Leaving an Imprint)
Learn how brands are helping consumers cut down on their environmental footprints in the home. (via Wash This. Not That: Communicating garment care)
Ecofashion designers should definitely check out Fashioning Change, which is a website that connects clotheshounds to better, more sustainable fashion options. (via Top 5 ways fashion can make the world a better place)
Here’s our picks for the Top 5 Style Icon Editors. Who would you choose? (via Top 5 style icon editors)
Designer William Harvey encourages other designers to #OccupyDesign. (via http://www.source4style.com/trends/curations/occupy-design/)
Kavita Parmar, creative director at the IOU Project, believes authentically-designed artisan products can be scaled up to mass market level. Read on about how her big dream is becoming a reality and how all designers can take a part of the process. (via Weaving hope: Q and A with Kavita Parmar of the IOU Project)
A hand-knit creation from STUDY-NY at the Green Shows. (via From Vogue Knitting Live To New York Fashion Week)
