TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - WOMEN'S F/W 2015-16 RUNWAY PRINT REPORT

TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - WOMEN'S F/W 2015-16 RUNWAY PRINT REPORT

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. You can shop for all of their trend reports in our Trendstop shop here.

WOMEN'S F/W 2015-16 RUNWAY PRINT REPORT - FLORAL REDUX

Discover exciting new prints hot off the runways of the Fall/Winter 2015-16 ready-to-wear shows, and be inspired with the most influential print and pattern trends of the season. This week, WeConnectFashion readers can get a first look at The Interior Floral trend, a directional print story pinpointed by the Trendstop print experts. This trend was spotted in collections by leading designers like Karen Walker and Marc by Marc Jacobs. 

    INTERIOR FLORAL PRINT TREND    

Image courtesy Trendstop: Marc by Marc Jacobs backstage

Image courtesy Trendstop: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Karen Walker, Thakoon, Simone Rocha, all Fall/Winter 2015-16.

Urban William Morris - This fall, interior-inspired prints look to the winter garden with a bouquet of floral patterns, creating sophisticated modern classic effects. Here, wallpaper patterns recalling William Morris’ iconic designs come to life with a stylized cosmopolitan twist, as seen with textured surfaces across Marc by Marc Jacobs skirts and Simone Rocha Bags. Meanwhile, bold floral prints stand out on dark bases at Thakoon, with oversized repeats adding newness to vintage aesthetics at Karen Walker.

Image courtesy Trendstop: Vivienne Westwood, Erdem, Burberry Prorsum, Michael Van Der Ham, all Fall/Winter 2015-16.

Textural Florals - A key trend on the London F/W15 runways, this trend can be adapted to highlight the tactile nature of interiors design. Textural Florals add drama to the winter wardrobe when flower prints are applied to materials like rustic wovens, jacquards, appliqués and brocades. Color pops and mixed patterns produce modern statements at Erdem and Burberry Prorsum, along with contrasts of texture at Vivienne Westwood. At Michael Van Der Ham, we see how a luxe shine can be created with a touch of metallic. 

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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: Black and White Optics, Forest Fauna, with their print backgrounds.

     BLACK AND WHITE OPTICS     

Here’s a trend that is guaranteed to put you in a groovy mood. Graphic, eye-popping prints in stark shades of black and white evoke a complex mixture of playful and serious, and can often be a challenge to create; the trick is to find the perfect combination of scale and level of detail. Such dazzling optical prints were spotted in various Fall 2015 collections, with examples coming from Trina Turk, Protagonist, and Custo Barcelona in addition to the designers credited below.

Emilio Pucci, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Christian Dior all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

     BOHO PUNK     

The Fall season often takes us on a journey deep into the forest. This year a focus on woodland fauna takes the spotlight, as seen with these romanticized, folky interpretations.

Honor, Nicole Miller, Markus Lupfer all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

     FOREST FAUNA     

With each Fall season we inevitably see a resurgence of plaid parading down the catwalk, often within the clean and crisp domain of menswear. This season we are seeing a more feminine, perhaps even free spirited, approach to plaid. Plaids are being juxtaposed against whimsical paisleys, sweetly naive florals, and in the case of Stella Jean’s brilliant collection, ornately detailed folkloric illustrations of animals. Think about inserting a does of grunge into your next bohemian collection, by way of the simple punky plaid.

Red Valentino, Stella Jean, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi all via Style.com
Background print © Aaryn West

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

SHOP INDIGO CRAFT - PATTERNBANK STUDIO

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

SHOP FLOWER POWER - PATTERNBANK STUDIO

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