as creatives we search for inspiration like the fabled fountain of youth. professionally, though, we have to take that inspiration and interpret and transform the input to make it our own. The line is too easily crossed from an homage to copyright infringement. how do you ensure that the later is avoided? using other branches of the design industry is a nice way to still find great visuals without the risk of literally ripping-off designs.

fall fashion week has consumed new york city, and with it a spring of ideas. here are a few color palettes inspired by the clothes found on the runways.

elie tahari and jeremy scott fall 2012

threeASFOUR and anna sui fall 2012