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The Future of Fashion

The future, we see it in films and we read about it in magazines. But what is the future of fashion?

Here are some people's ideas:


















































































It's not all about bold designs and shiny fabrics either























What do you think we'll see in the next five or ten years?

Flowers

Right now our minds are all on the beach, the sun, the water, and talking about flowers may seem a bit odd at this time but I thought I'd share this with you anyways.

The Season of Inspiration

Like the relaxing drizzle of a waterfall, rain gently falls outside my
open window. The feeling is sublime. The soothing smell of fresh air
streams through the window with a cool breeze.

The rain is amazing. The rain is the music of spring. Each drop is
like a tiny capsule of freshness, falling to burst open upon the
earth. It brings with it a calmness to soothe our worries and bring
imagination to our minds.

Spring is amazing. Flowers have blossomed and the trees are shining in
green beauty. This is the season of inspiration. It is the time to
take in nature's beauty. Soon the the heat of the summer sun will
again emerge and we will travel down another path, one of different
beauty.

The Dress For Summer

Summer is only days away. One of the most popular pieces of clothing for summer is the sundress. Here are some sundresses that may inspire you:

An Incomplete Sketch

I still need to draft up a jacket that is to go with this frock.

Chain Maille

Give a skilled artisan a pile of rings and they can weave you a beautiful piece of jewelry. Many chain maille weaves exist, from the simple to the highly complex. Only the basic weaves resemble the armor worn the by the combatants of long ago. Many of the weaves that form necklaces and bracelets are quite intricate, but they all were started from a pile of metal rings.

It's an ancient art, one that survives today. In the middle ages, a highly skilled artisan's name could be known from country to country, from language to language. Some artisans were so talented that only kings and men of great wealth could afford the hefty price, but their armor was greatly treasured.

Although there's little need for chain maille armor today (unless you swim with sharks), the art lives on. Artisans, mostly unknown, toil away in their spare time. They sit in loneliness, tools in their hands, weaving away. Many hours can be spent on just one necklace. Their craft is usually available at a reasonable price, they will weave nearly whatever you can conceive (and afford), from a simple bracelet to a complete skirt trimmed in gold chain.

But you need not seek out an artisan. Even Macy's can be found selling chain maille jewelry and many chains and articles of maille clothing can be found online. Although it does well with military-styled trends, you can wear maille necklaces and bracelets with nearly any outfit.

Long live chain maille.