fashion alert
I came across the Ports1961 label on the Notes on a Party blog. Their fall/winter 2007 collection is luxurious. I love these must-have pieces! Perfect for the jet-setting planner.
fab new wine
Italian winery Fabiano has launched 2 new wines targeted to young adults. Their Pinot Grigio and Valpolicella Classico Superiore wines have a youthful, fashion-foreward label design created by Canadian design agency, Fish Out of Water. Definitely a conversation piece for guests.
the new focus group
After years of sitting in focus groups (ho, hum), I became a big cynic of this traditional method of gaining insights on consumer behavior. I mean, after all, how many of us experience brands in a dimly lit room, with 7 other people we’ve never met before, and a group of executives closely watching our […]
illustrator to watch
James Hamilton Butler Studied BA(Hons) Embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University. His graduation collection of aesthetic multifunctional fashion fabrics earned him a first class honours degree in 2000. After graduating (and a work experience placement at Zandra Rhodes), he worked on self taught garment construction skills, furthering his interest in the fashion industry. Subsequently, he achieved […]