ZINE,ZINE,ZINES

WHAT'S  A ZINE

I have only recently heard about Zines and love the concept of these unique and sometimes quirky but always interesting publications. I have noted below a few interesting facts about these little treasurers.

·         A  Zine is usually a self-published, limited circulation magazine.

·         It generally contains original images and texts of minority interest.

·         It is an abbreviation of "magazine" or "fanzine".

·         The word "zine" was widely used in the early 1970' but its exact origins uncertain.

·         The significant majority are produced in editions of less than 100 and profit is not the primary intent.

·         Popular zines include:

         ·         Giant Robot

         ·         Dazed & Confused

         ·         Bust

         ·         Bitch (magazine) and

         ·         Maximum RocknRoll

Barnard Library's Zine Collection, NY, USA

GOING GREEN

ENVIROMENTALLY CONSCIENCE DESIGNERS

DEBORAH LINDQUIST

It’s not always easy being green. but environmentally  conscience designers are having an increasingly important role in today's fashion scene. We have been researching designers with an eco edge and loved the work of Los Angeles Designer, Deborah Lindquist.


Deborah creates exquisite apparel out of a mix of “reincarnated” and new Earth-friendly fabrics. Lindquist's mission is to create breathtaking eco friendly design that will deliver style and status to her clients while using the finest quality fabrics.


For her latest collection “Rocker girl meets the Gypsy” she has used recycled, pre-loved materials vintage such as cashmere, wool, leather, beaded wool, and vintage buttons. She has also included eco fabrics for e.g. hemp blends, organic wool, peace silk, micro modal blends, organic cotton, and alpaca.
Deborah is now one of the most recognised eco-designers in the world, and has Sharon Stone, Jessica Alba, Christina Aguilera, Rhianna and many more celebs as current clients.

TOP TEN TRENDS

 

We have recently seen the influences of the '50s and '60s return strongly to the catwalk and the street ,you will now see certain elements of the '70s reappearing. There are two key themes: '70s sophisticated glamour and '70s bohemian, some of these can be clearly seen below:

1.       Bold Stripes- think wide liquorice allsorts in bold colours but also Dominant  Stripes with a nautical feel, wide or narrow in navy & white or black& white.

2.       Wide Leg Pants,  everyone keen to see options for women that simply aren't skinny so look out for wide leg pants and the 70's influenced  Bell Bottoms or Flares.

 

Wide leg palazzo pants by John Patrick SS11

3.       Petal Power- overblown blooms and hothouse prints are hitting the runways and the streets.

4.       Vivid Prints -fashion and art collide with head- to-toe prints in bold, vibrant prints and colours.

5.       Drop that hem to well below the knee, another 70's influenced trend-the "midi" but also look out for the Sheer Maxi.

6.       Crochet and Macramé another 70's fashion re-rise. Not the homemade craft feel but all about intricacy with a luxury edge.

Crochet Maxi Dress at Emilio Pucci SS11

7.       Lace, not totally new this season but this time with a more classic look using antique lace rather than all-over stretch lace.

Olivia Palermo in Tiered Lace Dress, photo by Stockholm Street Style

8.       Woven Effects and raffia are a major accent for the season on both clothes and accessories.

9.       Berry Colours being put together in bold blocks.

10.   Oversized Clutch Bags in bold materials and strong colours.