Trend | Patchwork
Trends
The runways this season play host to a series of patchwork creations – a modern form of recycling. Faced with the current economic climate, designers offer up a concept
TREND: Big Faces
Trends
If you're like me, you've always wanted to wear giant faces on your torso. Well, now is your chance! Your face is just your face, but your body
COLOR: Seaside town
Color
There were some interesting and subtle color combinations on Dries Van Noten's runway. A happy taupe, with bright color pops of orchid, mustard, coral, and rusty tangerine.
TREND: Bring Out the Clowns
Inspiration
Diamonds, pom poms, and stripes, oh my! The circus theme continues this season with a mash up of interpretations from the more traditional look of contrasting colors to
TREND: Crystal kaleidoscope
Trends
The print specialists of fashion seem to be obsessed with making their dresses look like giant fantastical jewels. We at Pattern People have been fascinated with faceting and
Color Trend Report: Jewel Tones
Color
Jewel tones, jewel prints, and faceting are all big trends right now. These jewel tones are bright but sophisticated, opulent and luxurious, and they work great
Color Trend Report: Black and Red
Color
Two big influences this season were Russia and the 80s, so it's no surprise that the combination of black and red was everywhere. Bold geometrics also made
You're an Animal!
Inspiration
Danielle Skutt, Alexander McQueen, Jonathan Saunders, Eley Kishimoto
Eley Kishimoto, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Dries Van Noten
Animal prints made their appearance this season with some interesting takes. Castelbajac featured muppets,
TREND: Off the Wall
TrendsManish Arora, Louis Vuitton, Grey Antics, background fabric by F. Schumacher
Much like a sitting room from the turn of last century, ornate patterns and Ottoman Empire influenced fabrics are