The creative world of Spanish fashion gathers at the 66th edition of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid

The big event in Spanish Fashion, organised by IFEMA, take places in Madrid from 14 to 19 September.  Fashion shows and presentations take place at various locations in the city on the 14th. 

Spanish Fashion Week -;Spring/Summer 2018 Ambiente / Atmosphere.

From the 15th to Tuesday the 19th, fashion shows will take place in hall 14.1 at IFEMA-Feria de Madrid, with some events closing with presentations and shows at other locations in Madrid.

Desigual's installation at Spanish Fashion Week , Madrid that opens September 14.

María Clé

Chromosome Residence

    Spanish fashion week plays host to 47 creators and brands. Joining the general programme are Palomo Spain, Isabel Núñez, María Clé, ManeMané, Pepa Salazar, Desigual and Chromosome Residence.

Photos courtesy of images.net

Decorex and London Design Fair join forces for London Design Festival 2017

Decorex, the London trade fair for interior design, and the London Design Fair will partner for London Design Festival 2017, offering visitors a broader perspective on design. Both events explore different aspects of the design community and through this enhanced experience, they are encouraging audiences to engage in an even wider discussion on the emerging trends and topics facing the industry today.

The collaboration between two complementary shows will see both present their exhibitions consecutively, with Decorex opening between 17 and 20 September and the London Design Fair from 21 to 24 September. Drawing on the synergies between the two, retail buyers, specifiers, architects, interior designers and design devotees can consider the many diverse facets of a range of contemporary interiors. A pass for either show will be valid at both, which means that visitors will be able to access two major destinations of the London Design Festival for virtually the entire festival. In addition, the partnership will be promoted on social media, with both shows picking their highlights from each event.

Decorex is celebrating 40 years of design this year as the opening destination of the London Design Festival. Established in 1978, Decorex is known as the resource for high-end interior designers, architects, specifiers, retailers and property developers. Boasting more than 400 exhibitors from leading names to emerging talents, this annual four-day show takes place each September in the prestigious location of Syon Park. Attracting nearly 14,000 visitors from across the globe, Decorex 2017 will be exploring design collaborations as this year’s show theme by focusing both on the strength of its past and current relationships and importantly looking towards those future partnerships.







Photos: Decorex 2016 by Lucia Carpio


As for the London Design Fair, it is located in Shoreditch, the creative heart of London.
Launched in 2007, it is a four-day industry event that brings together 500 exhibitors from 28 countries, including; independent designers, established brands, international country pavilions, features, and exhibitions.  Each year, over 27,000 influential retail buyers, producers, architects, interior designers, press, designers, and design-savvy public will attend to see the very latest in furniture, lighting, textiles, materials, and conceptual installations, all from around the world.

Marks & Spencer shortlisted three designers for its Texprint Fashion Textile Award

The winner to be announced at Premiere Vision Designs, Paris on September 20

Lucy Day.  Photo by Lucia Carpio

Lucy Day, pictured left, along with Olivia Qi and Roberta Fox are the three designers who have been shortlisted to compete for the new Marks & Spencer Texprint Fashion Textile Award.

They were selected by relevant heads of design at M&S in a selection process.

The winner of this new award, who will receive £1,000 and a paid three-month internship with the M&S print design team, will be announced at Première Vision Designs in Paris on September 20, along with those of other awards at this year's TEXPRINT competition.

Marks & Spencer has long been a keen supporter and foundation sponsor of Texprint. The new Award, according to Libby Allan, Trend Lead, Womenswear & Lingerie, at M&S, will allow the retailer to establish a relationship with a young designer that they hope will evolve beyond the Award itself.




All trained in Britain, the three shortlisted designers are among the 24 that TEXPRINT has selected following a rigorous interviewing  of over 230 applicants submitted by British colleges and universities at both BA and MA levels.

As in previous years, the 24 TEXPRINT selected designers showcased their work in London at a preview presentation earlier this year in July.

In an interview with TEXPRINT, Allan of M&S said “These days it’s not just about the work but also how the work is presented. When you’re in the industry you have so many people to convince – an ability to present your work effectively becomes really important. Textiles is such a good grounding for a designer because you learn all about texture and colour usage.”

Each year, TEXPRINT showcases 24 design graduates who have shown outstanding skill and artistry in their chosen discipline, and who have impressed the Texprint interview panels with their creativity and desire to succeed in the professional world.  Texprint’s aim is to promote their skills to the industry, to media, and to the related organisations that can help their career launch.

Photos © Lucia Carpio 2017 

Prints, eclectic wallpaper and bespoke decorative leather at Decorex 2017

Interior trends.

Decorex International due to take place 17 - 20 September 2017 at Syon Park, London will this year shine a spotlight on decorative arts and contemporary wallpaper with a twist. Whether delicately hand-painted or bright and bold, this 40th anniversary show will include bespoke handmade leather designs alongside eclectic and vibrant work.

Shown above is a selection from the prints exhibitors at the forefront of this interior trend. 1. ‘Cha Bei’ wallpaper by Lala Curio 2. ‘Deco’ hand sculpted leather by Genevieve Bennett (a newcomer to Decorex) 3. ‘Botanica’ wallpaper by Devon & Devon,  4. ‘Birland Jam’ wallpaper by Blackpop, (known for their distressed creations) 5. ‘Amazonia Light’ wallpaper by Witch & Watchman, (known for their soft furnishings as well) 6. ‘Moordalei’ wallpaper by Mini Moderns.

Images from Decorex.

ASOS + Fashion Scout to launch 2nd Fashion Discovery competition

ASOS partners with Fashion Scout, the international showcase for fashion pioneers, to launch the 2017 Fashion Discovery competition!

As part of the company’s commitment to supporting emerging talent, ASOS launches Fashion Discovery 2017 for the second year running. The competition is open to emerging fashion companies registered in the UK and aims to find the very best in fresh talent.

The winners will  receive 12 months of mentoring support from ASOS, a £50,000 cash prize and an edit of the winners’ collections will be available on the ASOS website.

Entries for the first stage of the competition are open  from 4th September and run until Monday 30th October. The winners will be announced in May 2018.

More details and the online entry form can be found here.

Po-Zu's Limited Edition Star Wars™ | Po-Zu sneakers are Out-of-This-World-Cool

Whether you're a Star Wars fan or not, this Limited-Edition High-Top Silver Resistance Sneaker is among the latest addition of the co-branded Star Wars| Po-Zu foorwear range and fans and sneaker lovers can order one of the 1,000 limited production on the Po-Zu website, with the shoes set to ship in October 2017, just in time for Christmas and the launch of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

The Limited-Edition High-Top Silver Resistance Sneaker is also on display in London with the rest of the collection at the Museum of Brands for London Design Week from 1st September.

Handcrafted in Portugal, the Limited-Edition Silver Resistance Sneakers are made from Pinnatex (pineapple leaf fibre, a vegan leather alternative) combined with silver woven linen, and featuring a rubberised official Rebel Alliance badge, quilted rear panel, removable memory foam Foot-Mattress™, and a high-performance grip natural latex sole.

Sven Segal, Founder of Po-Zu says: “We take pride in the craftsmanship and heritage of our shoes. They are designed to last and be loved. We go the extra mile to make our shoes ethically and sustainably so you can wear them with clear conscience from dawn till dusk. We want them to be comfortable, collectable and wearable. This sneaker has all of that and more. I love that it is vegan too.”

Star Wars/Po-Zu co-brand ethical-shoes launched at Museum of Brands, London

In celebration of Force Friday, London-based ethical shoe brand Po-Zu launches its New Star Wars™ shoe collection today at the Museum of Brands, in trendy Notting Hill, London.

The brand's founder and creative director Sven Segal and managing director Safia Minney marked the occasion by wearing their favourite designs from the cutting edge Star Wars™| Po-Zu footwear collection at the presentation.

The new exhibition  is opened until Sunday 12th November. and showcases sustainable shoes inspired by the Star Wars characters including Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, BB-8, Chewbacca and the First Order stormtroopers!

Sven Segal, Founder and Creative Director of Po-Zu says: “We built the range to be collectible but also highly wearable. We wanted the shoes to resonate with the Star Wars community whilst also being commercially designed by incorporating some strong trend-led cues. The craftsmanship and quality have been widely praised – our history of working in partnership with our suppliers has helped us to bring sustainability into this collaboration.”

Karin Kihlberg, Museum Manager says: “We are thrilled to showcase a contemporary brand that leads on creating sustainable products in a highly commercial environment.”

STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

One of Po-Zu's new launches today at the Museum of Brands was the iconic Rey knee-high boot as featured in Star Wars™: The Last Jedi.

The Rey leather boot features a fully adjustable calf/rear lace-up system and a convenient side zip. Stitched rather than glued. A built-in shock absorbing coconut fibre Foot-Mattress™ combines with a highly flexible natural rubber sole, with a ‘Star Wars/Po-Zu’ co-brand heat embossed on heel.



The Star Wars/Po-Zu collaboration was launched to the public for pre-order earlier this year. Apart from Rey, other featured key characters in the collection include Poe, Finn, Chewbacca, BB-8 and stormtroopers, alongside high-top Resistance sneakers for men, women and children.

Sven Segal, Founder of Po-Zu says, “With our design aesthetics these boots can be worn for everyday street and fashion-wear and they are possibly the best match out there for character cosplayers. I also love the association with the heroic Star Wars Resistance, as there are parallels with Po-Zu’s mission to resist wasteful and polluting manufacturing methods by using low-impact materials and incorporating sustainable production techniques.”

Fans of the range will be able to view the REY Hi Boot and other styles in person at the exhibition of the collection at the Museum of Brands in Ladbroke Grove, London.