The Indie / Emerging Designers mega thread

[GOA]

I came across some nice work from the indian designers at the indian fashion week.

photo courtesy:http://photogallery.indiatimes.com

 

[theLreport]

The Only Source For Indie

Hey guys, I am going to start a forum on my new website next week, but in the meantime tell me what you think. We launch the site next week, so you can take a sneak peak this week, just register and comment and mention you are from TFS so we can make you a VIP member. We are going to be the only source for true daily gloabl indie coverage, as oppose to FashionIndie who I have no idea what they are doing with that site now. I do love refinery29.com though!

Later

 

[theLreport]

Indie Designers

Ok so there are many qualms about what makes a real indie designer, (which I plan to answer in my mega article coing next week on my website) but in the meantime, if you think you know who these infamous sub-industry leaders are, lets start a discussion on our faves and what they are up to now. Let's each say what we like about indie and what it means. Seems like allot of them are gettin bought out now anyway, so there is an urgent need for newcomers.

Indie- Avant-garde producer of luxury goods whose business structure is not supported by conglomerate financiers

 

[SomethingElse]

Oh there is a great big long thread on this very subject that might be helpful to you! Click here.

 

[MUXU]

dont know if this designer was posted.

Christoph Froehlich
i just love his designs! the casual and subtle designs but with wicked cuts.

his site http://www.christophfroehlich.de/

(sidetrack: the model is so cute, i think he will fit my aesthetic perfectly..hehe)

hintmagazine

 

[min180287]

Ok so there are many qualms about what makes a real indie designer, (which I plan to answer in my mega article coing next week on my website) but in the meantime, if you think you know who these infamous sub-industry leaders are, lets start a discussion on our faves and what they are up to now. Let's each say what we like about indie and what it means. Seems like allot of them are gettin bought out now anyway, so there is an urgent need for newcomers.

Indie- Avant-garde producer of luxury goods whose business structure is not supported by conglomerate financiers

i've always thought that indie means independent...and that indie designers are those that open up stalls at flea markets or craft fairs, producing limited products in a cottage setting.

 

[MUXU]

^yes, it means independent. i think those who sell in flea markets are crafters or people who make clothes as a side job/hobby or students. indie fashion can go very high end as well.

even a famous designer like Ann Demuelemeester is an indie designer because she did not reply on mainstream coporations like LVMH or the Gucci group or any other enterprise to support her finacially, she started her own company.

generally indie designers are associated with avant garde which isnt always the case because alot of them are very ready to wear in a sense it's not typical.
the fact that they dont get enough exposure is quite a shame. but there is a pretty good book out by Daab on young european designers whom im guessing are all indie designers.

http://www.daab-online.de/books/Design_Books/Young_European_Fashion_Designers.html

 

[liashoes]

Hey guys, I am going to start a forum on my new website next week, but in the meantime tell me what you think. We launch the site next week, so you can take a sneak peak this week, just register and comment and mention you are from TFS so we can make you a VIP member. We are going to be the only source for true daily gloabl indie coverage, as oppose to FashionIndie who I have no idea what they are doing with that site now. I do love refinery29.com though!

Later

Fantastic! We fashion lovers need this access to the "indies." I look forward to your success.

 

[trousseau]

I do love refinery29.com though!

Later

L Report, I am also a total Refinery29.com addict. They are constantly clueing me into new indie labels.

Good luck with your new site, can't wait to check it out!

 

[min180287]

^yes, it means independent. i think those who sell in flea markets are crafters or people who make clothes as a side job/hobby or students. indie fashion can go very high end as well.

even a famous designer like Ann Demuelemeester is an indie designer because she did not reply on mainstream coporations like LVMH or the Gucci group or any other enterprise to support her finacially, she started her own company.

generally indie designers are associated with avant garde which isnt always the case because alot of them are very ready to wear in a sense it's not typical.
the fact that they dont get enough exposure is quite a shame. but there is a pretty good book out by Daab on young european designers whom im guessing are all indie designers.

http://www.daab-online.de/books/Design_Books/Young_European_Fashion_Designers.html

wow...tt's interesting. it's pretty tough being a successful indie designer then- to hv to worry about finance matters and designs..tt's pretty crazy..

 

[happyguy]

any cool indie designers in london? who does tailoring as well as dresses?

 

[eric glennie]

Bottleneck and OpenBottleneck neckties from Eric Glennie

Good Evening! I am excited to introduce a new line of neckwear and wanted to see what the fashion public thought about a new style you may have never seen before. Please take a look at some of my work and tell me how you feel about these styles. If the photo are blur, please take a look at my website www.ericglennie.com to view full page, thumbnail photos. thanks eric

 

[Chris_Itanam]

was up

Hey guys abd gals, i hope i am reaching you with this message, My name is Chris and i am new memberand just want to say hello or Bonjor to everybody and a thank you for allowing to join your community, it really means a lot to me. So whats up guys, how is everybody, i can see there are many different topics that people love to discuss and they all seem pretty cool to me, ah well not to much sleep now that i am a member. Im totally cool with talkin about fashion and i want to make some new friends who know their stylez, so if u'd like too here is my msn [email protected] or look me up on facebook. Look forward to hearing from you guys.

 

[Chris_Itanam]

Indie designers are a lot like indie music, you really gotta search hard and keep your ear to the pavement, before you come across a cool new designer or a hot new brand, agree or disagree.

 

[indielectronic]

oh yay, love this thread

 

[bespokeboutique]

dont know if this designer was posted.

Christoph Froehlich
i just love his designs! the casual and subtle designs but with wicked cuts.

his site http://www.christophfroehlich.de/

(sidetrack: the model is so cute, i think he will fit my aesthetic perfectly..hehe)

hintmagazine

i really like this, does the brand no longer produce collections?

 

[melaroni]

Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen! Brand new from Eric Glennie.

Knicker Knockers, Wrap-around pants, and saddlebag shorts.

Very interested in your comments and are these wearable?

 

[bespokeboutique]

Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen! Brand new from Eric Glennie.

Knicker Knockers, Wrap-around pants, and saddlebag shorts.

Very interested in your comments and are these wearable?

maybe with smaller slits and a much nicer denim. if it was alot more subtle.

Look up a brand called Pudel.

 

[melaroni]

beltbuckle/beltline blue jeans, booty shorts




A little class and a little sass from Eric Glennie. Please tell me how you feel about these styles. Thanks eric www.ericglennie.com

 

[travolta]

Layers Boutique

So it's been a couple months since I last posted because I've been busy helping a friend Trudy Miller with her boutique http://www.myspace.com/layersbrooklyn

A former architecture student, her designs are innovative, playful and multi-purpose. Not unlike, Issey Miyake - but much more affordable - her clothes are designed with the wearer's lifestyle in mind. Specifically, they're ideal for the urban traveler, since each garment converts in several different ways depending on climate, occasion etc. Eventually, she'll expand the boutique's merchandise to include furniture design along the same concept.