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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.

Summer!

The weather is starting to blow through our windows like an air of relaxation. We can smell it in the air. We're starting to think of the waves calmly smashing into the beach and the sounds of birds singing and people having a great time. We're thinking of summer. It's almost here.

When we think of the summer we think of the sun and we dress to let our bodies soak in its rays. Aside from the usual shorts and tees, loose-fitting, flowing dresses are perfect summer wear. Think bright colors, abstract patters, and swirls of color. The summer dress is the epitome of expression with countless variations to suit your style.

Of course, you can roll in style with a sweet pair of jeans and a tee or tanktop. Pinks, yellows, and blues are perfect. Plus, faded and ripped and torn denim is still going strong.

Guys like myself should be happy with relaxed and airy clothing. A loosely fitting button-down or a polo tee is perfect. Denim shorts and khaki shorts are great with the right shirt. And bright and cool colors are what to go for. It's all about the sun and the gentle breeze.

A Snowy Design Field

Skiing. In my opinion, it's the ultimate winter sport. There's nothing
like the thrill of tearing down a hill at high speeds, cutting your
way through the wind and carving your track in the snow.

But there is another aspect to skiing, something that has nothing to
do with chair-lifts or speeding down hills. It is clothing.

Obviously, if you don't dress right you'll freeze, but there is also a
fashion thing going on. You'll notice that there's a huge diversity of
winter gear that people wear. I've seen everything from micro-textured
jackets to an attention-grabbing white coat and pants with brightly
colored diagonal stripes running down. There are tons of different
styles and designs and colors to be found on a ski run, including some
breathtaking outfits.

Everytime I see this huge diversity of winter wear, my mind begins to
wonder over all the design possibilities.

Of course, designing a ski jacket is quite different from designing a
dress or a suit. You have to think about keeping the wearer warm while
also bringing aesthetics into the scene. But the result can be the
stylish skier that has everyone's attention.

Head to a resort sometime and observe. You may be inspired.

Calling For A Greater Diversity In Denim

The color of our shirt varies from day to day and yet our legs mostly
remain locked in blue.

When we work to make an outfit work we try to bring together colors
that go well together, but when wearing blue denim we may be limited
to mainly color matching our upper body.

We can, of course, buy denim it other colors but I don't think we yet
quite have a big enough variety. By having greatly varying shades of
blues, grays, blacks, browns, and other easy-to-wear colors at our
disposal, I think we could dramatically enhance our outfits. Variety
in fabric and color is the key.

More choices in denim will lead to better outfits.