Thursday 30 October 2014

SCOTLAND RE:DESIGNED announces stellar line of exhibitors for this November

As Scotland’s fashion and textile industry continues to evolve and advance, a stellar line-up of 12 designers have been selected by a panel of industry leaders to join Scotland Re:Designed (SR:D) which, along with Creative Scotland, has been championing and assisting designers in developing their businesses to the next level over the last three years.
The selection panel included Sarah Curran MBESusanne Tide-FraterWilliam KnightDavid WattsMelanie RickeySimon Carter, Sarah Murray and Scotland Re:Designed’s founder Chris Hunt.  
The designers' focus ranges from women's wear to men's wear, accessories and homewares.

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Wednesday 29 October 2014

Scare or Dare - this Halloween, or visit Terror and Wonder at the British Library, London

Want to get into the mood this Halloween?
 
Image taken from the series ‘Whitby Goths’ by Martin Parr, Magnum photos/ Rocket Gallery, 2014 – courtesy British Library.
You can put on scary make-up and costumes to Scare or Dare your friends and neighbours, or visit Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination presently on until January 20 2015 at the British Library and explore Gothic culture’s roots in British literature and celebrating 250 years since the publication of the first Gothic novel.



Alongside the manuscripts of classic novels such as Frankenstein, Dracula and Jane Eyre, the exhibition brings the dark and macabre to life with artefacts, old and new.
 
Film still of Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff in The Bride of Frankenstein, 1939 © Universal / The Kobal Collection.
Highlights of the exhibition include a vampire slaying kit and 18th and 19th century Gothic fashions, as well as one of Alexander McQueen’s iconic catwalk creations shown below.

Also on display is a model of the Wallace and Gromit Were-Rabbit, showing how Gothic literature has inspired varied and colourful aspects of popular culture in exciting ways over centuries.

Celebrating how British writers have pioneered the genre, Terror and Wonder takes the first Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole, and exhibits treasures from the Library’s collections to carry the story forwards to the present day,
underpinning how Gothic fiction has evolved and influenced film, fashion, music, art and the Goth subculture.

Lead curator of the exhibition, Tim Pye, says: “Gothic is one the most popular and influential modes of literature and I’m delighted that Terror and Wonder is celebrating its rich 250 year history. The exhibition features an amazingly wide range of material, from stunningly beautiful medieval artefacts to vinyl records from the early Goth music scene, so there is truly something for everyone”.

Coinciding with the exhibition is a brand new series of photographs of the Whitby Goth Weekend by the award-winning photographer Martin Parr. Commissioned specially for this exhibition, the photographs take a candid look at the biannual event, which takes place in the town famously featured in Dracula, capturing its diversity and energy. 
It seems many Brits today are embracing this unique American tradition more than ever before, according to new research from Mintel, which reveals that retail sales of Halloween products reached £230 million in 2013 and are expected to grow to around £240 million this year.
Indeed, the report reveals that the number of Brits spending on products or services for Halloween rises from two-fifths in 2013 to as many as three fifths (58%) of 16-24's and over half (55%) of those aged 25-34.
Furthermore, British parents who on Halloween night are the most likely to have a fright as three in five (60%) bought products or services* for Halloween in 2013, rising to 73% of Brits with children aged 6 to 12.   Whilst two in five (40%) parents bought trick or treat confectionery, one in four (25%) bought fancy dress. However it seems that it is not only parents who are getting into the spirit of Halloween as more than one in four (28%) Brits bought trick-or-treat confectionery in 2013 and one in seven (14%) bought fancy dress. In addition, one in ten (10%) bought decorations, 9% bought special food or drink to have at home and 8% went out to a party or event.
John Mercer, Senior European Retail Analyst at Mintel, said:
“Halloween is firmly established on the retail calendar and continues to grow in importance, but it is an event marked by frugal shopping from consumers: average spend is low and confectionery is by far the most popular category to spend on.
“For stores, the gains go beyond a bite of the £240 million market: Halloween-themed ranges, merchandising and in-store events can have a “Santa’s grotto” effect, providing shoppers with reasons to visit stores, driving footfall and encouraging impulse purchases.” John continues.
In addition, the UK food and drink sector seems to be tapping into the spooky season as the number of food and drink products launched with a mention of Halloween grew 263% between 2009 and 2013. Looking beyond the UK, it seems that the season’s excitement is also spreading, with the number of food and drink products launched globally referencing the event growing by 194% in the five year period to 2013.
Chris Brockman, Research Manager, Food & Drink EMEA at Mintel, said:
“It appears that Halloween has evolved from being a largely child-focused holiday with a focus on trick-or-treating. Adults have now adopted it as a fully-fledged excuse to throw parties and dress up in ghoulish outfits.”
*NB: Halloween products include themed trick or treat confectionery, fancy dress, decorations, toys and games, special food or drink to have at home (eg party food) and fireworks.Halloween services include hosting or going out to a party, event or night out.Mintel's Seasonal Shopping UK 2014 report is available to purchase.

Tuesday 28 October 2014

Chloë Haywood launches SS2015 collection for eco-chic millinery brand HATASTIC!

Talented millinery designer Chloë Haywood, founder of HATASTIC!has launched her new collection - IN THE SHADES for Spring Summer 2015.

While the modern designs have a vintage look, they have been made using only Eco-materials such as Fair Trade hand dyed Panama straw, as well as up-cycled elements such as plastic rescued from landfill and laser cut into unique designs and a silky soft polyester Newlife™ yarn made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. 

Designer Chloë Haywood and founder of Hatastic said she has always had the desire to rejuvenate and transform the old, unused and unloved, into something strangely beautiful, and this is essentially the ethic of Hatastic!  She says her pieces are ‘Elegant, witty and timeless – everything a hat and a woman should be."

There are designs that also feature hand-cut sequins of different sizes.  And as always all designs are handmade in the UK.

"I'm so enthused with all the new and wonderful ways of upcycling and plus other types of sustainable fabrics and materials - it's so inspiring."
With collections shown at Milan and London Fashion Weeks, and designs featured in leading glossies such as Vogue, Elle as well as in The Times and The Wedding Magazine, this ethical label has come a long way since it started as a hobby in 2009. 
Chloë solely designs and creates in her workshop at the end of her garden in Surrey and is proud to be a Member 500 of The Ethical Fashion Forum.
To see the making of the new photo shoot watch the Hatastic video, click HERE.

Hatastic! Achievements
2013 Shortlisted as Maker for Triumph UK
2012 Hatty Award Winner
2012 Ethical Fashion Fellowship 500 Member
2011 Finalist of Keep it Under Your Hat Competition

2011 Nominated Accessory Designer of the Year

Thursday 23 October 2014

FASHION ACCESS reports an enthusiastic September show

The three-day Hong Kong trade fair – FASHION ACCESS – came to a satisfactory conclusion on September 27, with industry visitors and exhibitors alike acknowledging its importance for their business, while the organisers say Hong Kong remains the centre of Asia’s thriving fashion scene.

The fair - held bi-annually at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centrewas attended by a host of trade buyers from 58 countries and regions, with the top 10 representing countries from Hong Kong, China, Japan, USA, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Russian Federation, Italy and Singapore.  
International buyers were impressed with the wide variety of products on show, billing it a must-attend event.
Maria Yue of Winway Fashion in Hong Kong said: “There’s a larger variety of products available at Fashion Access than in other exhibitions, which makes sourcing much easier.
Piraya Wattanopas of Sretsis Co. Ltd in Thailand noted: “This is my fourth visit at Fashion Access. I found bags of good quality and suitable accessories for the line of clothes I designed.

Covering a wide range of accessories for head-to-toe fashion the main exhibition focus was on bags (51%) as well as footwear (23%).  The fair was divided into two main areas for buyers’ convenience. One floor was for companies that offered contract manufacturing services that came from mainly Asian countries, while the other area of the event, Fashion Avenue, was dedicated to independent international brands from 13 countries providing buyers of high-end department stores, online stores, boutiques and specialty shops with trendy and up-market fashion items.

In this edition, the fair featured over 200 companies from 21 countries and regions, with over 70 newcomers from Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.  There were participation of 9 group pavilions bringing in new names from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea.

Mr. Howell Williams of Manzoni, Australia, a first-time exhibitor was satisfied with his first experience at Fashion Access and expressed plans to return for the next edition: “Consistent flow of visitors and a good mix of buyers from Hong Kong and China.  I received more than 30 enquiries on the first day morning and 2 confirmed orders from Japan!

Jean-Marie Parthenay of Kaloes Raffia Bags in Madagascar was also pleased with his first participation: “I met many quality buyers and am very satisfied with the results. Fashion Access is the best fair to promote my brand and show my products in Asia.
Perrine Ardouin, event director at UBM Asia said Fashion Access continues to maintain its long-standing 30-year+ presence in Asia’s most favoured city - Hong Kong.  She cited Hong Kong’s status as a free port as one of its unique attributions. 
“There are no exchange controls to hinder international business transactions; that is why it (Hong Kong) is still Asia’s commercial hub for western businesses and to top all these advantages, it remains the centre of Asia’s thriving fashion scene," said Ardouin.
The event organisers also named four participating companies recipients of the “Best of APLF Awards,” in recognition for their excellent product designs excellence through the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA).  The winners were:


Best Small Leathergoods - Saturday Morning and Night, Korea

Best Men's Footwear - Deshi Shoes Company Limited, China
Best Bags - Antony Group Srl, Italy


Best Footwear Collection - Guangzhou City Quangsheng Shoes Company Limited, China

The next edition of Fashion Access – for Autumn-Winter 2015-2016  -will be held from 30 March - 1 April 2015 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit fashionaccess.aplf.com.

Monday 20 October 2014

When cashmere becomes fur. Italian company Motta Alfredo explains.

Renowned for its softness when it is knitted or woven in its pure form or blended with wool, cashmere fibre had never before shown as fur. This is due to a tanning process that was too stiff. 
Cashmere furs by Motta Alfredo Iberia
Today, thanks to the expertise of the hundred-year-old Italian company Motta Alfredo, cashmere is now a worthy rival to sheepskin. Chrome-tanned, abundantly nourished, the skins, which “come from the north of China” according to a tannery manager, become soft enough to be used for clothing with the hair either on the outside or the inside.  This is even truer because the skins are light, as they come from small goats that are barely a year old. “We remove the bristle to obtain an even softer fur and we only keep the down that is less than 14 microns thick. The curl is regular and therefore very attractive visually,” adds the specialist which exhibited at Cuir A Paris in September.
Luxury Italian designer Brunello Cuccinelli is very keen on this product for his luxury collections, particularly for decorating a collar or cuffs.  Natural colours like beige, ecru and grey are perfect. “We can also dye them in bright colours,” says the designer. But, as a luxury product, this is still very much a limited edition, and no more than 10 - 15 thousands skins per year are produced. All the more to make this luxury fibre an object of desire!

Leather and Footwear Updates from the CUIR A Paris fair

There is no doubt that the influence of sportswear on fashion has continued fervently in recent years especially after the successful London Summer Olympics in 2012 that has since garnered a lot of popularity and interests from consumers and designers alike, in terms of reconciling lifestyle trends with practical everyday wear. 

One of the most dynamic developments in this trend has been the emergence of sports footwear as our everyday wardrobe staples.  
Trainer embroidered with white polka dots on black calf leather from Dior Homme.
Photo supplied by Cuir a Paris.
While the trend for pairing trainers with city wear had emerged as a popular trend in the 1990s, the current outing has been embraced by leading fashion designer brands as well which have included creative sports shoes in their new footwear collections.  They are using leather as a sign for quality, used all over or in combination with technical materials, and often are decorated with embellishments. 
From the house of Dior Homme, Kris van Assche sprinkles embroidered white polka dots on black calf leather.   At Valentino, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli mix smooth calf, calf suede, leopard print hair-on calf and technical canvas with a savvy dose of textures and colours.  Karl Lagerfeld draws on the signature Chanel style with models in leather and tweed.  Sometimes he even extends the upper to create veritable ‘seven league’ boots.   And Nicolas Ghesquière for Louis Vuitton, who is known for his love of sport, did not need to be asked twice to design dynamic and sophisticated models where monogrammed suede rubs shoulders with patent calf.
At the September CUIR A PARIS leather materials trade show (which was one of the events held as part of Premiere Vision Paris), new trends for leather and fur highlighted the importance of innovation for the luxury sector.

According to organisers, tannery suppliers to the sector are regularly requested to develop new materials, sometimes in very limited editions. “Demands for small production runs from luxury labels are becoming more and more frequent...they demonstrate the trust our clients have in us,” comments Enrico Chiesa from the Italian tannery Italhide. Tanneries Roux are also often faced with this, "like all tanneries these days", explains Alain Hustache, “for restocking, for slight modifications or for a special order." “Increasingly often, labels are offering to make bespoke items for their VIP customers, in the colours of their choice,” explains Jean-Charles Duchene of Mégisserie Alric. "The leading fashion houses need some skins to produce prototypes for their catwalk shows,” adds Michael Perez, the managing director of France Croco.

To meet these recurring requests, tanneries reorganise their workload “by assigning the limited production run to a specific employee," explains Enrico Chiesa, or by “allocating the small drums to these limited production runs,” explains Jean-Charles Duchene. “In this way, we are able to deliver the items within two weeks, if the request is for a special finish, or in a just a few days for a new colour.” Some deadlines cannot be shortened, however, particularly for crocodile skins “where some patinas require four or five hours of work per skin,” explains Michael Perez. “However, these conditions can also have an impact on quality, which can vary, unlike the mass production of skins in large drums," warns the industry professional from Tanneries Roux. 

Meanwhile ...

Among the most popular footwear brands for the trendy set today is Converse which is renowned for their All Star high-top canvas trainers with a distinctive star logo on the ankle.  However if you do go for their distinctive look, do ensure that it is the real McCoy.
Last week, Converse decided to go after copycats and filed 20 different lawsuits at a New York court against 31 companies for alleged infringing on its iconic Chuck Taylor shoe trademark in regards to their legendary All Star design and the diamond pattern on the bottom of the sole. 
The list of companies which are being sued includes many well-known brands and retailers alike:-  Skechers, Ralph Lauren, Ed Hardy, Fila, K-Mart, Wal-Mart and others.

Tuesday 14 October 2014

100% Design reports Great Success!

The latest edition of the 100% Design trade fair for interior design and lifestyle products held at Earls Court in London attracted more than 28,000 visitors this September, according to new owners Media Ten, which acquired the show in 2011 and has since increased the total footfall of the fair by 36%. 
Entrance to 100% Design, based on the kaleidoscope design theme.
The 20th edition of 100% Design was held over four days (17-20 September 2014), showcasing a wide range of design products and global design brands from 450 exhibitors.
A specially commissioned glass chandelier, Ice, made by leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke light fittings Lasvit in conjunction with architect Daniel Libeskind.
Overall, while the 2014 show was attended by over 19,000 architects and interior designers, representing 70% of the total number of visitors, it was a show not to be missed by all involved with designs, be it product, space, display, stage, merchandising or fashion.  The show was most attended by UK visitors (81%), followed by those from Europe (13%) and the rest of the world (6%).  Furthermore, only 9,000 visitors attended other design events during this year’s London Design Festival.
The show organisers are now looking ahead to moving the event to the new venue Olympia London in 2015.  Set within the iconic Grand Hall at Olympia, the UK's largest design exhibition will have a brand new layout, providing a unique launch platform for over 2,000 products. The new destination in West London is within a stone’s throw of the newly located Design Museum from 2016.
Foam Dome

Seminar area marked by
giant inflated and rotating sculptures.
A post-show survey (1,600 samples), conducted by 100% Design, also highlighted the following key findings:
88% agreed that attending 100% Design is important to their businesses;
60% organised business meetings at the show;
48% attended the show for the first time;
76% said the show was good to excellent;
77% said they would return again in 2015.
Show Director William Knight comments, “100% Design 2014 was a great success for us; overall, we have received an overwhelming number of positive responses from visitors, exhibitors and collaborators. I believe the 20th edition truly demonstrated our commitment to design and innovation, and that we have produced a top quality show where visitors could find new ideas and innovative products, but also connect with others and engage with our features, which strongly supported our 2014 show theme.”
International country pavilions

International designer Philippe Starck - who opened 100% Design this year – commented, “there were no features at the first event many years ago, but now it looks amazing and full of sparkle.”
100% Design welcomed visitors to its 20th edition this year with a specially commissioned glass chandelier, Ice, made by leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke light fittings Lasvit in conjunction with architect Daniel Libeskind.
Area for emerging designers and brands
Alongside Emerging Brands and International Pavilions, four industry hubs showcased Interiors, Kitchens and Bathrooms, Workhouse and Eco, Design and Build, each with an engaging and interactive feature at its heart; from Foam Dome by vPPR architects – a geodesic dome pavilion made from bubble foam, to iAlter by NBBJ architects, a kinetic sculpture that flexed in response to visitors flowing through it.

All photos by Lucia Carpio for My Fashion Connect.

Sunday 12 October 2014

Hong Kong's Cashmere World - window on luxury fashion and fibres. Next event October 7 - 9 2015.

The third annual Cashmere World trade fair and Forum held in Asia’s fashion hub of Hong Kong concluded on 27 September and was deemed a success by organisers at UBM Asia and China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs and Native Produce (CFNA).
The fair was held along side FASHION ACCESS, also organised by UBM Asia.

Among the international exhibitors at Cashmere World (representing Afghanistan, China, Mongolia, India and Indonesia) Indian and Chinese exhibitors were particularly satisfied with the exposure the fair had provided for them and their wide range of products.

Mr Tarrlochan Singh, Proprietor of Geetanjali International from New Delhi stated, “We made contacts from Mongolia and Italy and have developed clients from past shows.  Cashmere World is a business platform and allows the customers to get to know us – and us to know them.”
Another New Delhi exhibitor Parminar Singh, General Manager of Old Village Overseas noted, “We will return to Cashmere World next year and also we want to exhibit at Fashion Access in March 2015.”  Old Vilage displayed a wide range of cashmere and blended fashion scarves including some 200 designs, and had received visitors from Chile, Spain and Canada, 
Inna Lee, Sales Manager of Viction (Inner Mongolia) Cashmere Co., Ltd from Northern China, a returning exhibitor, said, “We are satisfied with the fair as it is a dedicated business platform for selling our products internationally”.
Katherine Jin, Business Executive of Ningxia St. Edelweiss Cashmere Products Co. Ltd., also from Inner Mongolia commented, “Hong Kong is an excellent place to meet our international customers as Cashmere World is a focused business platform. We offer contract manufacturing of all types such as cashmere accessories – gloves, hats, scarves, shawls, etc.”
Also pleased with the show was Batsalkhan Gankhuyog, Manager of Export Sales Department from Goyo LLC in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, who added, “We offer OEM and have received buyers mainly from Europe who require contract manufacturing.”
Present for the first time at Cashmere World was the Thailand Textile Institute which was promoting a unique project funded by the Thai Royal Family with an objective of reinvigorating the Thai silk industry by combing cashmere imported from Mongolia with Thai silk to create exclusively designed and luxury garments.

The Director of the Technology Department, Dr. Chanchai Sirikasemlert (pictured above speaking at the Forum) noted that most of the promotion to-date for this project has been carried out within Thailand and that Cashmere World was the only international business platform where it had been presented.

As the Moderator of the Cashmere World Forum, Alessandra Cocchi, had stated, “Cashmere World Forum is a window on to the latest information about the industry”.
Taking into account the wide range of styles, quality, designs and services offered by the trade fair participants, the Cashmere World trade fair was also to be considered a window on fashion products made in cashmere and other fine fibres.  

Perrine Ardouin, Event Director, said there was a steady but not overwhelming flow of international buyers who kept exhibitors on their toes and more importantly, it was the professional quality of the buyers that lent even more credibility to this already well-established event at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
It is the dedicated and exclusive nature of Cashmere World that attracts buyers and designers. For example – buyer Vivian Chang of Crush Collection based in Shanghai came to Cashmere World “looking for design and colours for the upcoming season as well as seeking a supplier so as to manufacture her designer garments.”
For participants more interested in the scientific and technical aspects of the cashmere industry a full report will soon be published on the Cashmere World Forum website. 

The next edition of Cashmere World will be held from 7- 9 October 2015 at the same venue, accompanied by the Cashmere World Forum.

For fair details, please contact:
Ms. Perrine Ardouin, Event Director
Email: perrine.ardouin@ubm.com

Wednesday 8 October 2014

Sock Club London launched with products that celebrate English Heritage

A couple of questions for quintessential modern men with a soft spot for their soles.
Do you care about what goes between your own feet and a pair of shoes?  Do you care for it so much that you want to join a club that addresses your passion?

If your answer is yes to the above, you may want to join the Sock Club London for like-minded sock-lovers who care also about their English heritage.  

First and foremost, for the launch of the Sock Club London, the brand has collaborated with three English Heritage brands, starting with Pantherella for its first Made in England collection of limited edition socks.  

These socks  are manufactured in the Pantherella factory in England (established since 1937), and sold exclusively on the Sock Club London web store.  The socks feature hand-linked toe seams for superior comfort.  Made with superior long staple Egyptian cotton, the yarn is woven with nylon to ensure that the socks are both comfortable and durable.   





Sock Club London socks feature club logo as well as club motto: "No Apologies", "No Regrest".
Sock Club London has added their touch through the colour choice, embroidery, collaboration foot transfer and rider ticket. 

Also launched is a new limited edition Globe-Trotter Luggage for club members to hold their precious Sock Club socks.  This with Globe-Trotter Luggage on this exclusive and extremely limited edition sock case* 
This 13-inch case (32 x 24 x 12 cm weighing 1.2Kg) is manufactured in the Globe-Trotter factory in England.  Features include ivory leather trim and a contrasting orange interior.

The uniquely constructed and hand-made case comes with a drop-in shelf insert, comfortably holding 12 pairs of socks secured by a webbing strap.   It can also be used to carry other items aside from socks and for maximum flexibility the shelf unit can be removed. 
A premium leather luggage tag with dual Globe-Trotter and Sock Club London branding is included. This luggage tag has a hidden compartment for an address, business or membership card.
The GLOBE-TROTTER heritage brand was established in 1897. Their timeless products are made in Hertfordshire using original manufacturing methods.  Over the last 100 years their client list has included Sir Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Kate Moss, Daniel Craig, and others.
Another English heritage brand that Sock Club London has partnered with is Fox Umbrellas.  The limited edition umbrella is manufactured in the Fox Umbrella factory in England. It is made on a 25” steel frame, with a nickel tip cup engraved with the Sock Club London logo on one side; and ‘No Apologies, No Regrets’ (the motto of the club) quoted on the other side.  The handle is cased in luxurious black leather, and has contrast white stitching. The umbrella is approximately 36” in length.  The canopy is made with a high-grade 100% polyester water repellent fabric. The exterior is black, and interior orange, Sock Club London ‘Club Colours’.
Sock Club London is currently promoted via their website, and also through attendance at London based showcases and exhibitions, such as at Best of Britannia 
held at London’s Clerkenwell last week.   Interested in the Sock Club London products or joining the club (or gifting the membership), click HERE to go to their website for details. 

Monday 6 October 2014

3D printed jewellery and decorative homewares from In-Spaces

IN-SPACES is a new London design studio and retailer that features an experimental concept, blending the inspiration of nature with modern technology for its unique collection of homewares, gift accessories and jewellery collection.

As spotted at recent London 100% Design and Top Drawer trade fairs, the British brand’s new jewellery collection caught my attention because the range was created with cutting-edge 3D printing and experimental techniques.  

Taking inspiration from architecture and nature, the Jeneaulle Black Collection is made in black nylon with a matte finish.  While the design boosts contemporary lines with a free-flowing spirit, the pieces are flattering yet incredibly lightweight. 

Using the same technique there are also intricately 3D printed photo frames featuring fluorescent ornaments in the shape of flowers and other structures such as butterflies and hummingbirds that can be removed and perched on the frame wherever we like.

The complex process involves the development of algorithms that enable the transfer of the magnolia tree to be printed, creating a textured aesthetic.


The two photos immediately above and the one below are by Lucia Carpio for My Fashion Connect, taken at the 100% Design trade show at London's Earl's Court.
The decorative elements can even come in gold finishes.  In-Spaces can alter and customise the designs to suit individual taste. 

 Also featured at 100% Design was a mirror design with similar 3D design elements as the picture frames.  The mirror sample on show features a lit-up back light, demonstrating the many possibilities of the design concept.
All products are sold on the In Spaces website, as well as in their new London showroom at 3 Tottenham Street, Fitzoria, London, W1T 2AF.