Inspiring Color Palettes, color trends, color theory and color communication information
From the Rio de Janeiro Fall 12/13 Runway, I spotted this dress from the Maria Bonita collection. It looked very similar to one of the sketches from the Cardinal Fashion Studio book, that we have. We can see some of the classic styles finding their way back to the runway of today. More Vintage on [...]
With spring break and warm weather upon us it is time to purchase some new swimwear. Looking stylish poolside or at the beach is a must. I have been doing a lot of online shopping and have noticed some color and pattern trends to take note of. Warm colors like oranges and yellows are [...]
I always loved the big city and its busy streets. Cup of coffee, comfortable pair of shoes, my purse and maybe a camera is all I need for a day in the city. It is interesting to see the old churches and houses built in the beginning of the 20th century next to the ultra [...]
By the time of the Renaissance dyeing and weaving technologies had reached highest levels of achievement. Fashion favored colorful garb for males and females. Textiles developed into high art in the form of tapestries (for example the Unicorn cycle). Production of dyes occupied considerable farmland and provided important income for farmers. Dyeing technology became extensively [...]
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Canary yellow, acid yellow, creamy yellow, goldenrod – you can find this energetic, daring color in all its variations on the Spring/Summer 2012 runways. Symbol of the sun and pure energy, inspired by the hot summer days and the freshness of citrus fruits, this cheerful color is one to watch. If you are too shy [...]
Textiles and dyeing belong to the earliest cultural achievements of humans. Most natural dyes were discovered in prehistoric times and by the beginning of the Christian era dyeing technology had achieved high levels. Cities acquired reputations and fortunes from their locally developed quality of dyes and expertise in dye application. Textile colors were used to [...]
View CSI ColorWall Colors This weekend I ventured to Athens, a city rich with history, culture and great food. Although I had an idea of what the city was going to look like, I was in complete awe after climbing the hill of the Acropolis and having a 360 degree view of the city: the [...]
