Friday, April 11, 2008

RAFW commences from 28th April to 2nd May in Sydney





RAFW commences from 28th April to 2nd May in Sydney.
nicolangela Spring Summer 0809 will be on the RAFW runway @ 2pm on Tuesday 29th April @ the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, Sydney


RAFW is an industry only



Koncept and Printsource host The Future Café


THE FUTURE CAFÉ
Each season Koncept and Printsource host The Future Café, a global overview of fashion and home textile trends by the world's leading forecasting services. The presentations are regularly attended by standing-room-only crowds. Presenters have included Peclers, Promostyl, Trend Union, The Doneger Group, Cotton Inc., Jo-An Jenkins, Dupont, Paul Pelssers, Andrea dall'Olio, Carlin International, d.cipher-FM, ESP Trendlab and others.
With The Future Café, Koncept and Printsource New York provide a comprehensive overview of each season's color direction and main trends. The seminars are offered to fashion designers and merchandisers, product developers, design directors and merchandise managers.
THE FUTURE CAFÉ. A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF FASHION AND HOME TEXTILE TRENDS BY THE WORLD'S LEADING TREND FORECASTERS.


THE FUTURE CAFÉ - SUMMER COLLECTIONS 2009
Seminars fee is $100 per person for the entire seminar series. Pre-registration required. (Click on REGISTER at left). $125 per person at the door, cash only.
Photo I.D. and pass required at the door. Pass is personal and non-transferable. Seating is on a first-come basis.
TUESDAY - APRIL 15, 2008
9:30 am
Key Points for Lingerie and Swimwear Trends, Summer 2009Andrea Praet, Trend Consultant, Promostyl Americas
10:30 am
Key Points for Childrenswear Trends, Summer 2009Jeanine Pesce, Trend Consultant, Promostyl Americas
11:30 am
WGSN, the leading global online trend analysis service, will present global trend directions for spring/summer 2009 including directional influences, color, textile and styling for menswear and womenswear. Seminar will be conducted by Helen Job, US director of content, recognized for her expertise in trend analysis and forecasting. Ms. Job is also a professor on the fashion marketing AAS program at Parsons School of Design.
12:30 pm
WGSN, see above.
1:30 pm
Lifestyle Trends for the Home, 2009British trend forecasting consultancy, Trend Bible presents the latest social, cultural and consumer trends set to affect home ware for 2009. This presentation will include colour, pattern and styling directions for all aspects of the home, including textiles, wall coverings, ceramics, tableware, home electronics and appliances.Nick Paget, Trend Consultant, Trend Bible
2:30 pm
Kid's Lifestyle Trends, 2009British trend forecasting consultancy, Trend Bible preview their Kid's Lifestyle Trends publication with a unique presentation, comprised of key lifestyle influences for children’s home products, toys and electronics.Nick Paget, Trend Consultant, Trend Bible
3:30 pm
“From a Design Director’s Perspective…What You Need to Know About Summer 09”Fran reviews the key points carrying over from Spring and what is new for the second quarter, including updated retail photos from London and Paris. Ladies Apparel.Fran Yoshioka, Consultant
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 16, 2008
9:30 am
Emerging trends in Color, Surface Design and Materials and their influences on the Home Décor, Decorative Accessories and Gift Markets for the upcoming season.Patti Y. Carpenter, President + Creative Director, Continuum Home, Inc. and Carpenter + Company
10:30 am
Carlin International Spring 2009 Childrenswear Trend ForecastNicki Gondell, Trend House
11:30 am
Trend House Home Interiors 2009 Trend Forecast (color, fabrics, styling and key items)Nicki Gondell, Trend House
12:30 pm
Carlin International Fall 2009 General Trend Overview (mood, color, print/pattern)Nicki Gondell, Trend House
1:30 pm
Lifestyle Trends for the Home, 2009British trend forecasting consultancy, Trend Bible presents the latest social, cultural and consumer trends set to affect home ware for 2009. This presentation will include colour, pattern and styling directions for all aspects of the home, including textiles, wall coverings, ceramics, tableware, home electronics and appliances.Nick Paget, Trend Consultant, Trend Bible
2:30 pm
Key Points for Lingerie and Swimwear Trends, Summer 2009Andrea Praet, Trend Consultant, Promostyl Americas

SPECIAL PRESENTATION
8:45 am Tuesday and WednesdayThere is a separate charge for this presentation, payable at the door only.$35.00 cash or company check.Registration - 8:30 am
PRINT, PATTERN AND SURFACE DESIGN TREND OVERVIEW FOR THE APPAREL AND INTERIORS MARKETS.
Start your shopping by seeing our first-ever overview presentation specifically for print, pattern and surface design with images from the exhibiting studios.
Patti Y. Carpenter, President + Creative Director, Continuum Home, Inc. and Carpenter + Company
Patti Y. Carpenter, an international design, color and trend consultant/merchandiser for the contemporary home decor industry, is the principal/creative director of Continuum Home, Inc. and Carpenter + Company. With a career that spans more than 30 years, she has worked with designers such as Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Cynthia Rowley, Adrienne Vittadini, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren. Patti now works with indigenous craftspeople around the world on her collection of hand made textiles that are fairly traded and traditionally produced. She is recognized for the success of her work in developing global designs for the American, Asian and European markets.