This pretty tote is one of the examples of what we do at Digital Fabrics. Made last week from scratch, designed, hand painted, printed and made at Digital Fabrics.
Author Archives: maria
Local Produce
Earlier this year Digital Fabrics took forward a competition for the students at ST George TAFE to design a scarf inspired by the theme ‘local produce’ students had to research what this meant to them and interpret it into a 1 metre squared scarf design, they were also given 3 colours that they had to incorporate into their designs.
We received lots of submissions which we then had to choose winners from, here’s a peek at some of the designs the students came up with.
The winners will be announced at the MUSE, Ultimo TAFE on the 28th of OCT, the scarves will also be displayed to see at the MUSE on the 28-30th of October.
Hope to see you all there!
Isabelle Georges
Jacqueline Wong
Malani Biasetto
Floral for Spring
The Spring 2014 RTW Fashion shows have commenced with New York first to start showing the talented designers latest collections. One trend so far that has been featured in almost all the collections is Floral’s, in the words of Miranda Preisley “florals for sprint..? Ground Breaking!” And yet Floral’s for Spring just seems so right; We are currently in the 6th day of spring in the southern hemisphere, and Sydney is well and truly showing off what lays ahead for the months to come. The weather is absolutely perfect for floral everything!
Now we won’t get to purchase our favourite pieces from NYFW shows until next year, but with some quick designs and our speedy turn-around you could start making your own floral spring inspired garments in no time!
BCBG MAC AZRIA Spring 2014 RTW
VFILES Spring 2014 RTW
VFILES Spring 2014 RTW
Tocca Spring 2014 RTW
Tanya Taylor Spring 2014 RTW
Tanya Taylor Spring 2014 RTW
Richard Chai Love Spring 2014 RTW
Honor Spring 2014 RTW
Honor Spring 2014 RTW
Honor Spring 2014 RTW
Creatures of the wind Spring 2014 RTW
Images from style.com
Optical Illusions
Carrying on from our last blog post, we are still looking at the impact of texture in prints.
Today we are inspired by the Swedish label ACNE Studios. When you think ACNE Studios, you think classic shapes, beautiful fabrics and luxurious leathers. Designer Jonny Johansson for ACNE studios latest collection up for sale on the ACNE website features a few printed garments that have been cleverly executed.
These prints are soft and subtle but create depth and texture to each piece.
Acne Studios
Acne Studios
Acne Studios
Acne Studios
Acne Studios
Acne Studios
Images from ACNE Studios
3.1 Phillip Lim for Target
The Fashion world is a buzz by the release of yet another Target collaboration, the latest designer lending their creative talent is 3.1 Phillip Lim
The collection highlights the classic silhouettes 3.1 Phillip Lim is famous for, with some statement pieces; the collection features clothing, intimates, shoes, bags and travel accessories.
We have added a few of our favourites, which of course feature prints! Get inspired by these printed beauties!
3.1 Phillip Lim for Target
3.1 Phillip Lim for Target
3.1 Phillip Lim for Target
3.1 Phillip Lim for Target
3.1 Phillip Lim for Target
3.1 Phillip Lim for Target
3.1 Phillip Lim for Target
The collection will hit Target stores in the States September 15.
Images from hollywoodlife
Faux Nature
At Digital Fabrics we love Flowers and anything Flora or Flora inspired. This weeks Flora inspiration comes from Isabelle Menin a Belgian photographer.
Isabelle Menin began her artist career focusing on painting, after several exhibitions, she decided to quit painting and to work with digital photography. To achieve her technique she takes photographs, scans fragments of nature and plays with texture and color, transforming and mixing them to create a rich and gorgeous faux nature.
vivos voco by Isabelle Menin
dark happiness by Isabelle Menin
adorata by Isabelle Menin
false niagara by Isabelle Menin
silence is blue by Isabelle Menin
happiness is a warm gun by Isabelle Menin
Images from IsabelleMenin.com
Novelty Prints
Novelty prints seem to always be in fashion, they appear in various forms from being a bold placement image or an all over print.
We have a few Novelty prints in our Design Library for purchase, if you are looking to incorporate prints into your collection, why not have a look at what we have to offer!
Here’s some inspiration for Novelty prints we have collected.
novelty prints
First row: A.P.C bear shirt, Jeremy Scott Bart cropped jumper, Comme Des Garcons’ suit, Givenchy bambi sweatshirt,
Second row: Grace Jones all over print, Street Style Disney mouses,M Missoni resort, MAN king birds top
Third row: Sibling ‘Jet Boy’shirt ,Tyler the Creator “ice cream’ jumper, Walter Van Beirendonck, Susie Bubble
Images from Style.com
Mercedes-Benz Miami Swim Fashion Week 2014
The Mercedes-Benz Miami swim fashion week 2014, have come and gone for this year. Be inspired by our favourite printed swimsuits for summer 2014.
Mara Hoffman
Mara Hoffman
Mara Hoffman
Suboo
Nanette Lepore swimwear
CM Cia Maritima Swim
CM Cia Maritima Swim
Doloros Co
Launching your own Swimwear label? or do you simply want to make your own swimmers with your own unique print? Contact us and we can discuss prints and printing to help you stand out of the crowd next summer.
Images from Getty Images
Current prints
Flipping through pages of the internet and exploring current fashion supplies we came across many beautiful fashion prints in forms of dresses, tops, swimwear etc, that’s on the market right now. Printed digitally or not, they are simply beautiful and striking, have a look at some of the fashion prints that we think deserved an extra attention.
Talulah – Isla Mist Magic Dress
1&20 Blackbirds – Claude Monet Peplum Top
Staple the Label – Molten Lava Sleeveless Shirt
Soboo – Armando’s Beach Club One Piece
Seventh Wonderland – Deja Vu Strapless One Piece
Fabric printing-Little bit of history
image from : www.grant.org/plewins/india2000/Artists/block.html
Block printing on cloth for the clothing market has been in circulation since the time of the Ancient Egyptians. India and China both too have rich histories in printing cloth to be worn as garments. In Peru, prior to the settlement of the Spanish in the sixteenth century, the Incan society had a highly developed method of printing. In the seventeenth century, with high society in Europe driving fashion trends, the popularity of hand painted and block printed calico from India increased rapidly. The superiority of fine fabric and bright designs from India lead to their ban in France and England until they were eventually lifted in 1759 as the European mills perfected the art of copies.
Mid eighteenth century saw the start of the industrial revolution and the introduction of new technologies. Block printing was replaced by mechanised roller printing. Mass produced textiles for both the home and for fashion began. Although the high volume of printed fabric tended to lessen the quality of the designs, it also made them far more affordable which in turn showed an increase in middle to lower class people wearing printed fashions.
Flatbed screen printing was introduced in the 1930’s with improvements in stencil application throughout the years. Fibre developments and metal verse wooden screens also saw dramatic improvements to the accuracy and multi coloured designs printed. The 1950’s mechanised flatbed printing and in 1962 rotary printing was introduced.
Digital textile printing in the late 1980’s radically changed textile design and production for the fashion industry. Dye sublimation printing furthered this impact in the 1990’s. The creative possibilities, aesthetics and photographic replication have considerably increased a designer’s choice for quality printed fashion textiles. This digital fabric printing technology is constantly being improved and modified; opening doors to all areas of innovative fashion design the world over.
Take a closer look in our other article on digital fabric printing prospects.