Printing with Luster

The unique options for #499 Spandex do not stop at basic silver and gold.  Surprisingly, this material can look fantastic when printed.  Dye Sublimation technology…

Rolling Metal

Some great designs call for the unique look of decorative or perforated metal.  Given the weight of sheet metal and the extra handling precautions to…

Materials Tell the Story

How do you encompass the unique personalities of the seasons without words?  As autumn is approaching here in the Midwest I am seeing the first…

Inexpensive and Modern: Can the Two Coexist?

Simple design used in the right way can work wonders to update a room.  Too often tight budgets get in the way and creativity can…

Elastiluster: From Costume to Corporate

  With less than 2 months until Halloween, you may be starting to think of fun costume ideas.  How do you dress on such a…

Performance Enhancers

Everyone wants their devices to do more.  No longer is a phone for calling, it is also a GPS device, connection to the internet, tape…

Darkness and Light

In their Pre fall 2013 collection, I noticed Calvin Klein’s use of white fabric outside with an unexpected black inside.  The contrast makes for a…

Sparkles Impact

This winter I have notied a plethora of sparkles making their way into everyday dress.  Not just for jewelry any more, sparkles are bringing energy…