Category: Style
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Simple: A Quick Fix for Creator’s Block
1. The Grab: Start with your old sketches and inspiring images from your swipe folder. 2. The AI Twist: Inject your vision and style into AI and let new inspiration take shape. The Magic: AI won’t overshadow your creativity—it’s here to amplify it, serving as a potent collaborator in your creative journey.
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Raglan Sleeve Construction: A Military Innovation for Enhanced Mobility
Developed after the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, Raglan sleeves have transformed clothing by significantly enhancing freedom of movement and improving durability This design features a single piece of fabric extending from the cuff to the shoulder. Functional Advantages: – Better Movement: Allows for a wider range of motion.– Stronger: Less likely to tear due to fewer seams.–…
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Are Pockets Going to Be Extinct Soon?
The traditional pocket faces an existential crisis as we embrace the digital age. My everyday carry has gone digital: -My newspaper has gone digital.-My money has gone digital.-My keys have gone digital. Frank Sinatra only carried one key for his front door, choosing to maintain the sharp aesthetic of his suit. Inspired by his minimalist…
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It starts with the US Army BDU Jacket as a construction canvas
– Designed for functionality– Simplicity in construction– Smart, timeless style Junya Watanabe layered avant-garde artistry on top. The design transforms war into peace. Junya Watanabe Man SS 2004 Barbwire Field Jacket featured a distinctive camo print in the ‘NO MORE WAR’ collection. Image: Constant Practice The digital pattern of the US Army BDU Jacket, featured…
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Are We Entering a Collarless Era?
The collar, once a core is giving way to a new norm – Shirts are fading out– T-shirts have become the new standard– Collarless designs are on the rise. Collars have always been more than just style, serving functional purpose: – They maintain the shape of the garment– Offer protection against weather and daily wear–…
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Crafting an icon is a journey.
The M-65 jacket tells a tale of gradual evolution through decades: – 60s – 70s – 80s – 90s – 2000s Milan, 2023. The heart of fashion pulses with M-65s seamlessly morphed from a military staple to a mainstream style icon. Veterans like John Kerry wore it in protests, transforming it into a symbol of…
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Winter whispers, toes chilled, a mindful selection of shoes becomes paramount.
Winter whispers, toes chilled, a mindful selection of shoes becomes paramount. “Dress from your feet up,” an old mod wisdom echoes, not merely a style but a philosophy to live by. Desert boots, once guardians of soldiers’ feet in WWII, morphed into symbols of mod rebellion. The 1980s brought us the Nike Air Ship, Michael…
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Tips for Exploring AI Design in 2024:
How to Create Your Unique Style: – Functional Design: Craft user-focused prompts. – Stylistic Style: Blend diverse art elements for a unique aesthetic. – Emotive Impact: Use emotive design to captivate and connect on a deeper level with viewers. – Visual Composition: Play with lenses, colours, light, and layout. Transitioning from scrolling in 2023 to…