Fashion Influences: A Little of This and A Little of That makes up the whole picture!

• Every day you see, hear, or read something that reflects a fashion trend - it could be something you see in a movie, on a TV show, a celebrity gossips in the papers, or even something being targeted on the news or internet or blogs. Maintain a few sections in your jounal and jot down something each week that relates to the fashion industry. It could be a reflection from the past, something current or a feature that you feel will have an impact on fashion's future. For example: Have you seen a fashion trend emerge that is a direct result of a movie that was just released? Or influence by some movie stars/
• Sometimes, even 'unrelated' pictures, ideas, or thoughts influence design. You might be struck by:

Paintings

Photos of places or buildings

Nature like trees, flowers, bees, butterflies

Good designers are constantly on the lookouts like this. You'll be amazed how collecting these ideas when you see them will help you remember good design ideas when you need them.