TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PARIS FASHION WEEK . A/W 2015/16 PART 1

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PARIS FASHION WEEK . A/W 2015/16 PART 1

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Below is a preview of their Fall/Winter Winter 2015-16 - Catwalk Print and Pattern Trend Highlights Part 1 from the Paris Fashion Week.  You can view their entire report here.  You can also view and order many of their other reports here. 

Patternbank bring the highlights of print and pattern from Paris Fashion week today. Geometrics and colour blocks were a recurring theme as were rich ethnic prints and oriental patterns. Look out for the final Paris shows and our in-depth report of all the key print and pattern trends of Autumn/Winter 15/16 from the latest New York, London, Milan and Paris catwalk shows.

    BALMAIN   

Bold Colour Blocking – Jewel Colours – Vertical Stripes – Geometric Blocks – Abstract Camouflage – Tropical Leaf Camo – Overlapping Shapes

Balmain photos via Vogue.co.uk

    CARVEN    

Retro Floral Pattern – Simplified Daisy – Kimono Style Florals – Clustered Groups – Rounded Petals – Chinoiserie Bright Prints – Trailing Foliage

Carven photos via Vogue.co.uk

    MANISH ARORA    

Exotic Iris Prints – Digital Placements – Engineered Fantasy Foliage – Other Worldly Landscapes – New Age Tribal – Futuristic Jewelled Icons – Highly Decorative – Exotic Feather Plumes

Manish Arora photos via Vogue.co.uk

    ISSEY MIYAKE    

Bold Chevron Stripes – Stripe Graduations – Horizontal Stripe Variation – Sculptural Effects – Geometric Shapes – 3 Dimentional – Tessellated Geometry – Folded Origami Shapes – Colour Shading

Issey Miyake photos via Vogue.co.uk

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - SS 2016 PREMIERE VISION TRENDS

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - SS 2016 PREMIERE VISION TRENDS

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Below is a preview of their latest SS 2016 Premiere Vision Trends. You can view their entire report here.  You can also view and order many of their other reports here. 

    PREMIERE VISION SS 2016 TRENDS    
After last month’s biggest European textile trade fair Premiere Vision, we thought it would be useful to report back on some of the key print trends buyers were keen to view. Patternbank’s first outing to Premiere Vision Designs was a great chance for the team to talk to buyers about their upcoming collections and seasonal developments. Watch out for our full PV print trend report that will be live later this month.

INDIGO DENIM PRINTS – PAISLEY PATTERN – JAPANESE MOTIFS – BANDANA STYLE – MONOCHROMATIC BLUES – INDIGO PAINTED – BORDERS – SEPARATED PAISLEY ELEMENTS

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CLEAN CUT OUT MOTIFS – 1950’S PRINT LOOKS – GRAPHIC FLORAL OVERLAYS – BOLD COLOUR PALETTE – LAYERED STYLISED FLOWERS – FLAT COLOUR WITH OVER PRINTED DETAIL

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AUTHENTIC TILE PATTERNS – IRREGULAR LAYOUTS – GEOMETRIC AND FLORAL MIXES – DELFTWARE – HAND DRAWN STYLE – BROKEN MOSAICS – PRETTY FLOWERS – DISTRESSED AND WORN PATTERN

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FADED PAISLEY PRINTS / PATTERN MIXING / WORN ORIENTAL CARPETS / PANEL AND BORDER LAYOUTS / ETHNIC MOTIFS / MANDALA PATTERNS / 70’S BOHEMIAN  / FADED BEAUTY

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[ TREND + PRINT REPORT ] AARYN WEST STUDIO

[ TREND + PRINT REPORT ] AARYN WEST STUDIO

Today's post [ TREND + PRINT REPORT ], is from FV print and fashion contributor AARYN WEST of Aaryn West Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Go here, to check out their website. 

Below are their some of her Fall 2015 Runway Trend inspirations: Cracked Ice and Apres-Ski with their  print backgrounds.

   CRACKED ICE   

Textured prints take a turn for the lighter side in this nature-driven trend. Some examples resemble cracked ice, some look more like striations found in marble, others even take on the swirling formations found in radar images of weather systems. What they all have in common are their intricate, organic details and simple, limited color palette.

The example we used in our background was made with watercolor paints, but manipulating photographs of tree bark or experimenting with paints designed for a crackle effect would be great places to start when you’re ready to make your own Cracked Ice print.

Jonathan Simkhai, J. Mendel, Tory Burch all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

   APRES-SKI  

Baby, it’s cold outside. And several fashion designers must be predicting next Fall will be no different, because the colorful ski-style Fair Isle sweater is making a come back. Chevron stripes combined with clean, geometric elements in bright, youthful color combinations make this a great trend to start with when designing your A/W 2016 print collection.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Stella Jean, Sibling all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - SS 2016 PRINT AND FLORAL PATTERNS

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - SS 2016 PRINT AND FLORAL PATTERNS

A great resource for fashion and creative professionals is Trendstop.com an online fashion and trend forecasting agency based in London. They have an extensive data for forecasts and trends in all areas of clothing, accessories and beauty for Mens and Womens.

Here is a key Women's Print and Floral Patterns for the SS 2016 season. Go to our Trendstop shop here to order your copy and view their other SS 2016 trend reports.

    S/S 2016 PRINT AND FLORAL PATTERNS - DITSY TO BOLD    

The Trendstop experts have compiled the most inspirational best-selling prints for the upcoming Spring/Summer season. Discover how leading designers are utilizing new prints in our S/S 2016 Print & Embellishment Forecast. Here, an excerpt, are two must-have floral print styles for Spring/Summer 2016: Bold & Beautiful Florals and Ditsy Prairie Florals. 

    BOLD & BEAUTIFUL FLORALS    

A playful attitude emerges for spring, as florals are amplified with a big, bold intensity to catch the eye with vibrant colors and oversized proportions. This trend adds a striking statement to womenswear styles. 

On the catwalks, House of Holland showcases a modern take on a retro floral print with stark black outlines, while clean white bases lend a fresh touch to Victoria Beckham’s abstracted pink blooms. Blown-up placements can also be used, as seen with combinations of painterly petals and sheer knit at Missoni or vivid color pop bases on a Marni bag. 

Images courtesy Trendstop.com

House of Holland, Missoni, Marni, Victoria Beckham, all Spring/Summer 2015.

    DITY PRAIRIE FLORALS    

Ditsy florals inspire notions of the springtime prairie, on show in delicate repeat patterns. Classic flower motifs take on a modern freshness when applied to clean white bases. 

Miu Miu applies the delicate print to a chic ivory-based summer suiting ensemble, as feminine prairie dresses incorporate classic repeats at Christian Dior. Meanwhile, contemporary interpretations appear at Prada in the form of sports blocked socks for contrast, with MM6 Maison Martin Margiela adding texture to a soft pastel pattern with the use of lightweight quilting. 

Image courtesy Trendstop

Miu Miu, Christian Dior, MM6 Maison Martin Margiela, Prada, all Spring/Summer 2015.

TRENDS // PATTERN PEOPLE - SS 2016 COLOR/PRINT INSPIRATIONS . MUTED JUNGLE + GARDEN BATIK

TRENDS // PATTERN PEOPLE - SS 2016 COLOR/PRINT INSPIRATIONS . MUTED JUNGLE + GARDEN BATIK

Pattern People is a surface design studio founded by designers Claudia Brown and Jessie Whipple Vickery. Their studio provides a collection of thousands of ready-made print designs available for immediate use on apparel, paper products, beauty packaging, accessories, interiors and more.  They are also available for commissioned design and can develop to your project's specifications. Visit their site here, to browse their inspiration blog and shop tutorials, trend guides and designer tools. 

Their Print + Color Overview for Spring 2016  is now available which features 9 key print trends for Spring 2016 and includes tips and techniques for pattern designs and with over 150 inspirational images. Go here to order it now. 

Below are reposts from their blog - inspirational COLOR/PRINT mood boards by Julie Rose.

    MUTED JUNGLE    

Muted accents on a field of mixed greens. -Dani Moura | Roksanda

    BATIK GARDEN    

Awash in the light of batik glow - enzo | Alan Jaras | Maelle Andre

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - NYFW . AW 2015/16 WOMENS' CATWALK PRINT HIGHLIGHTS PART 2

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - NYFW . AW 2015/16 WOMENS' CATWALK PRINT HIGHLIGHTS PART 2

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Below is a preview of their Fall/Winter Winter 2015-16 - Catwalk Print and Pattern Trend Highlights Part 2 from the New York Fashion Week.  You can view their entire report here.  You can also view and order many of their other reports here. 

In the final installment of Fall/Winter 15/16 New York Fashion Week we’ve featured some of the key designers on the runway. Here the Patternbank team have edited through all the New York shows to bring you a quick overview of the strongest print focused collections. Watch out for our print highlight posts for the London, Milan and Paris shows, coming soon on Patternbank.

    VIVIENNE TAM      

East meets West Styling – Ornate Baroque Prints – Late 17th Chinese Art References – Decorative Birds and Bonsai Tree Scenic Patterns – Inspiration of Victorian and traditional Asian prints

Vivienne Tam photos via Style.co.uk

    GARY GRAHAM    

Reworked Tapestry Looks – Stylised Tribal Detail – Intricate Border Prints – East Meets West Styling – Crafted Ethnic Marks & Pattern Motifs

Gary Graham photos via Style.co.uk

      CAROLINA HERRERA    

Digital Cloud Prints – Embroidered Swan Graphic – Linear Waves – Water Drop Print – Water Ripple Print – Houndstooth & Chevron Pattern

Carolina Herrera photos via Style.co.uk

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - NYFW . AW 2015/16 WOMENS' CATWALK PRINT HIGHLIGHTS PART 1

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - NYFW . AW 2015/16 WOMENS' CATWALK PRINT HIGHLIGHTS PART 1

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Below is a preview of their Pre Autumn Winter 2015 - Catwalk Print and Pattern Trend Highlights from the New York Fashion Week.  You can view their entire report here.  You can also view and order many of their other reports here. 

Print and pattern inspiration for Autumn/Winter 2015/16 debuted on the New York Fashion Week catwalks last week. With shows still coming thick and fast over the next couple of weeks the Patternbank team will be selecting the key print looks for this season. Look out for more of the catwalk collection to follow over the coming weeks.

    MARA HOFFMAN    

Bold Geometrics – Kaleidoscope Effects – Gradient Stripes – Micro Texture – Engineered Placements –  Bohemian Edge

Mara Hoffman photos via Style.co.uk

    RODEBJER    

Dotted Prints – Swirling Pattern Forms – Abstract Stripes – Wave Textured Prints – Splatted Designs – Late 70s Vibe

Rodebjer photos via Style.co.uk

    NICOLE MILLER    

Forest Illustrations and Scenes –  New Camouflage – Rainbow Prints – Patchwork Effects – Digitised  Prints – Dark Woodland Prints

Nicole Miller photos via Style.co.uk

    ALICIA & OLIVIA    

70s Boho Print References – Floral Print Jacquard – Brocade Glamour – Bohemian Prints – Rich Pattern Mixes

Alice & Olivia photos via Style.co.uk

TRENDS // PATTERN PEOPLE - FLORAL CRUSHES

TRENDS // PATTERN PEOPLE - FLORAL CRUSHES

Pattern People is a surface design studio founded by designers Claudia Brown and Jessie Whipple Vickery. Their studio provides a collection of thousands of ready-made print designs available for immediate use on apparel, paper products, beauty packaging, accessories, interiors and more.  They are also available for commissioned design and can develop to your project's specifications. Visit their site here, to browse their inspiration blog and shop tutorials, trend guides and designer tools. 

Shop for their new Print and Color Trend Guide for the Spring 2016 season here. Below are reposts from their blog - inspirational material and pattern mood boards by Julie Rose.

Vivienne Westwood | Liberty Fabrics | Nicebleed

Gold leaf trimmed floral bouquet.

Barbra Ignatiev | Reality Studio | Suthipa Kamyam | Lunelli

Cool breezes in a garden of brightly colored leaves.

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PRINT INSPIRATIONS A/W 2015-16 RUNWAY

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PRINT INSPIRATIONS A/W 2015-16 RUNWAY

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Below is a preview of their Pre Autumn Winter 2015 - Catwalk Print and Pattern Trend Highlights.  You can view their entire report here.  You can also view and order many of their other reports here. 

     FRAGMENTED GEOMETRICS    
Geometric Overlays – Colour Blocked Checks – Deconstructing Blocks – Air Brushed Edges – Over-scaled Geometrics  

Clover Canyon / Givenchy / Derek Lam 10 Crosby / Kenzo / ICB / Burberry – photos via Style.com & Vogue

     SMALL SCALE   

Dotted Texture – Crammed Ditsy Florals – William Morris Pattern – Camouflage Colour – Laura Ashley Types – Dark Backgrounds – Multi Coloured Florals 

Sonia Rykiel / 10 Crosby / Sonia Rykiel / Valentino / Sonia Rykiel / Giamba – photos via Style.com & Vogue

    FADED TEXTILE   

Worn Pattern Fade Outs – Darned and Repaired – Pattern Mixing – Merging Marks – Off Set – Soft Colour Backgrounds – Smudged and Blurred.  

 Nicole Miller / MM6 Maison Martin Margiela /Nicole Miller / Antonio Maras / Nicole Miller / Antonio Maras – photos via Style.com & Vogue

    INK EFFECTS   

Blurred Distortion – Inky Marks – Dark Blacks and Blues –  Photographic Techniques – Bleached out Highlights – Paint Smudges – Large Scale Florals

Emporio Armani / Elie Saab / Marissa Webb / Elie Saab / Milly / Lela Rose – photos via Style.com & Vogue

[ TREND + PRINT REPORT ] AARYN WEST STUDIO

[ TREND + PRINT REPORT ] AARYN WEST STUDIO

Today's post [ TREND + PRINT REPORT ], is from FV print and fashion contributor AARYN WEST of Aaryn West Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Below are her most recent print trend call outs from the Resort '15 collections.  

Aaryn West Studio is a design studio specializing in bespoke prints and patterns for application on nearly any surface in the fashion, interior, and gift design industries.  Go here, to check out her website


    CAT LADY    

Some might say that every print tells a story. While that might make an adequate metaphor in most cases, this particular trend displays a more literal interpretation. We found a noteworthy number of typographic prints parading down the runway in the Spring 2015 shows. This can be a tricky trend to tackle as every typeface and recognizable word will conjure a different feeling in your audience – much more so than a paisley or floral element. Our advice is to either distort your overall design just enough to prevent your written words from being fully discernible, or pick a simple word or short phrase to repeat that you think will be universally likable.

Zoë Jordan, Donna Karan, Whit all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

    FRUIT SALAD    

There is no way to wrap up our review of Spring 2015 runway print trends without first serving up a healthy dose of fruit salad. This tasty trend has been around for some time now, and with all the examples found in recent runway collections, we predict it will remain on the menu for a good while longer. Keep your prints from feeling stale by combining your fruity conversationals with other trends like abstract textures, geometric elements or the Matisse collage look.

Nicole Miller, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Au Jour Le Jour all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West