"On Monday, New York City's Bloomberg administration announced that it will be subsidizing rent for a 10,000 square foot fashion incubator space"

If you're 7-14 years old and you dream of being a fashion designer, the Wee Scotty Project Runway Junior is for you.

Remember to constantly look at non-fashion sources of inspiration. I know I do. This week I found this incredible light-painting (I don't know what else to call it) of a parrot. I remember seeing a futuristic dress in 125 Magazine which used a similiar technique, I wonder what it is?

I found a fantastic blog post which teaches how to modify patterns to get a different style (dart manipulation, etc). It's written in an easy to follow method that I think novices will like. Working with patterns is not scary, I promise! The Lutterloh patterns she is talking about are just a patternmaking company, don't worry about it...apply her instructions to any pattern you have.

It is never too late to tweak your portfolio. Go read some great tips at Online Fashion Studios.

No idea if this magazine is any good as it's the first I've heard of it but Sketchbook magazine's latest addition is a Fashion Blogger issue.

Speaking of magazines, a new 100% student run fashion magazine, LUX, has been launched.

When you are patternmaking, or using a pattern someone else made, it is very important that the fabric and the pattern are complimentary to each other. I wondered which characteristics and attributes you should consider when developing a pattern.

okay, I know I am not supposed to be covering fashion trends, etc but what the hell?!? Gaultier designing for Target?

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