Printing 3d in Fashion

Created for Dita Von Tesse, this 3D-printed dress was designed by Michael Schmidt and architect, Francis Bitonti.  The floor-length nylon gown was made using selective…

Stripes in Spring Fashion

Christian Dior created a tropical masterpiece for the Spring / Summer 2014 collection.  The bold story created was sophisticated and savage.  Vibrant colors and floral…

Burn Out Fabric for the Spring

Showcasing the personality of the Spring / Summer 2014 season is Burberry Prosum’s collection.  It is described as soft, easy and understated.  The colors are…

Lenticular Pattern Creates Two Dresses From One

The Lenticular dress was created by Dutch designer Antoine Peters.  It is inspired by the process of lenticular printing.  By incorporating the print into small…

Combining Textiles with Pattern and Texture

Imagine the most outrageously bold pattern.  Now pair that with a little texture, perhaps a bit of fur, and you have the Fall 2013 collection…

Metallic Lifestyle of Lame

Although it’s barely fall, we’re already preparing for spring.  Spring fashion that is.  On the recent runways, we were given the opportunity to see what’s…

Shades of Gray

While gray seems to be the IT color for fall, it’s more than just a color when it comes to the fall collection by Alexander…

Wearable Technology

Montreal-based fashion designer and professor, Ying Gao created two interactive dresses in a project entitled (NO)WHERE (NOW)HERE.  Inspired by Paul Virilio’s 1979 essay “Esthétique de…