Cubify’s downloadable 3D printed shoes by Janne Kyttanen

3D printing is hot! In fashion design people are searching for new ways to use this technique. Below an example of 3D printed shoes.

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How To Become a Fashion Designer

You love fashion and you want to design your own clothes? This will help you find out how to start designing your own clothes.

There are only 8 simple steps to start with! Sit back, get a piece of paper and get started! Source







1. Get inspired. Look for fabrics, objects or people who inspire you to create a new piece of clothing. Search online or in magazines for current or retro trends that you might want to incorporate into your designs. Try visiting craft and fabric stores to find swatches or notions that could form the basis for a whole piece.

2. Begin to draw. You can draw on paper, or with a computer software. Either way, start with a basic human form. It doesn't have to be anatomically correct, as long as it provides a stable basis for you to design clothing. Outline the basic shape of the garment you wish to design, starting with big ideas and adding details as you refine the drawing.

3. Add color. A lot of the success of your design can depend on what colors you use. Think about the garment's intended purpose and how you imagine someone wearing it. Then choose your colors accordingly. Try to blend unexpected color combinations to add an element of surprise to your design.

4. Use accessories. Frame your design by drawing in accessories such as belts, scarves, jewelry, hats or shoes. Choose items that are compatible with the overall theme of the garment. You can also add a hairstyle or facial expression to the drawing.

5. Select a fabric. Consider texture and flow of fabric in relation to your pattern. Obtain extra fabric as may arise with assembly, as well as embellishments such as buttons, lace, beads or embroidery floss.

6. Assemble your design. Once you know how to sew and create a pattern, build your design. You might want to use a dressmaking dummy to form a basic fit.

7. Make a portfolio. Keep designs in a folder or notebook for future inspiration. Consider carrying a sketchbook with you, so that you can take down ideas whenever they strike.

8. Promote your designs. When you're confident that your designs are good and your garments are wearable, consider submitting your work to sites like Fabricly. This can help you gain exposure and build your career.

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Mila Kunis on the 'Oz The Great and Powerful' London Premiere

Thursdaynight the premiere of Oz: The Great and Powerful took place in London. Mila Kunis who has a role in this movie appeared in a beautiful strapless dress designed by Alexander McQueen. It contains four layers.
To complete the outfit Mila wears a Cartier bracelet and a green statement ring and earrings.

Oz The Great and Powerful opens in cinemas on March 8

What do you think of Mila's look?

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3D Printed Shoes

3D printing is the next big thing. There are a lot of people thinking of forms to use this technology. I like to share this one. These shoes are printed by a 3D printer. 

The shoes maybe look fragile but in fact they are very strong and lightweight. Lined with a patent leather inner sole and coated with a synthetic rubber to provide traction.

The futuristic web-like structures are composed chiefly from nylon, generated from continuously layering the material until the design is fabricated, allowing the outcome to be detailed and complex.

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Sometimes Color Watches

The palette of Sometimes watch is both contemporary and classic with elongated blue, orange or magenta hands juxtaposed against the black dial. The second hand aligns with the minute and hour but for a moment. The independent movement of the seconds appears to be out of sync with time itself.

"Sometimes it's better to stop thinking about the time, whatever happens, it will not stop. Hours, minutes and seconds continue to play together. Something will happen...Let's wait."

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Karl Lagerfeld for Diet Coke

*graphic design, packaging* - Karl Lagerfeld for Diet Coke

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