Hannah Waldron – Texture, Pattern and Structure

By Patternbank On February 19, 2013 · In Print + Pattern

Stockholm based print designer Hannah Waldron exhibits a strong sense of pattern and structure in her prints, and more recently has embraced weave, translating her signature style into structured textiles. With an enviable list of commissions in her portfolio including a tapestry commission for PICK ME UP 2012, and various projects for the V&A, Pizza Express and Paul Smith to name but a few, Hannah’s success is abundant. Patternbank love her stylised approach to pattern, building images with simple lines and blocks. Hannah’s ‘Furoshiki‘ (a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that were frequently used to transport clothes, gifts, or other goods) are available to buy, with 10% of sales going towards recovery efforts in Tohoku, specifically to rebuild a sewing factory where Furoshikis are made.

Jonathan McCree – Ever Changing Landscapes

By Patternbank On February 19, 2013 · In Inspiration

Jonathan McCree’s landscape paintings take us on an uncharted journey where he plays with scale, colour and perspective. Canvases are torn and cut up then re-assembled so that traditional devices such as foreground, middle and distance become redundant creating a picture with many interesting levels. McCree studied at the University of Sussex and has exhibited world-wide including Art Miami and Palm Beach Art Fair. You can see more of his work at jonathanmccree.com

New York Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2013 – Print Highlights – Part 2

By Patternbank On February 17, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you our second print highlight report on the recent New York A/W 2013 Fashion shows. In this instalment we have again selected key designers showing the strongest print trends for Fall / Winter 2013. Keep an eye out for our reports on London, Milan and Paris Shows which we will also be covering here at Patternbank.

Clover Canyon A/W 2013

Graphic Constructivism - Mirrored Pattern – High Contrast Baroque Styling – Fractured Forms – Monochrome Looks – Russian Folk References

Clover Canyon photos via Fashionising.com

Libertine A/W 2013

Oversized Wallpaper Pints – Art House Brush Marks – Gold Embroidery Highlights -Structured Polka Dot Prints - Rich Pattern Effects – Accidental Marks

Libertine photos via Fashionising.com

Helmut Lang A/W 2013

Monochromic Geometric Motifs – Sliced Patterns – Artistic Brush Marks – Visual Texture Within Pattern – Structure Within Print

Helmut Lang photos via Fashionising.com

Marc By Marc Jacobs A/W 2013

Pattern Within Florals – Large Scale Scattered Floral Layout – Colour Intensified Looks – Optical Plays – 60′s Pattern Plays

Marc By Marc Jacobs photos via Fashionising.com

Carolina Herrera A/W 2013

Spacial Pattern Layouts - Flowing Silk Prints – Glamorous Blooms – Stylised Chrysanthemum – Large Midsize Florals

Carolina Herrera photos via fashionising.com

Christian Siriano A/W 2013

Opulent Decoration - Abstracted Prints – Warped Photo Prints – Lux Interior References - Gold Highlights

Christian Siriano photos via Fashionising.com

J Crew A/W 2013

Bold Prints - Mix and Match Print Plays - Romantic Allover Florals – Reinterpreted Traditional Pattern – Mixed Moroccan Prints

J Crew photos via Fashionising.com

New York Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2013 – Print Highlights – Part 1

By Patternbank On February 13, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you the highlights from New York A/W 2013 Fashion Week. This is the first instalment where we have selected designers showing key print trends for Fall / Winter 2013. Watch out for Part 2 which will follow shortly and the up and coming London, Milan and Paris Shows which we will also be covering here at Patternbank.

Thakoon A/W 2013

Photographic Floral Collage – Pattern Patchwork – Dark Studies – Dandelion Prints - Ethereal Foliage – Dark Romantic Florals

Thakoon photos via Fashionising.com

Suno A/W 2013

Folk Borders – Art Nouveau References - Stylized Repeats – Positive/Negative Colour Plays - Medieval Tapestry Patterns

Suno photos via Fashionising.com

Tracy Reese A/W 2013

Floral Motifs – Deconstructed Paisley Elements – Plaid Plays – High Contrast Combos – Deep & Rich Saturated Colour – Intense Pattern Mixes

Tracy Reese photos via Fashionising.com

Mara Hoffman A/W 2013

Colourful Kaleidoscope References - Neon Folk Looks – Tribal Pattern Injection – Peacock Prints – Twisted Psychedelic Pattern

Mara Hoffman photos via Fashionising.com

BCBG Max Azria A/W 2013

Hand Painted Lace – Kaleidoscope Pattern build ups - Silhouette Henna Prints – High Contrast pattern – Linear Pattern plays

BCBG Max Azria photos via Vogue.com

Alexandre Hercovitch A/W 2013

Exotic Florals - Abstracted Prints – Muted but Romantic Colour plays – Slightly Dark Exotic Prints – Linear Open Pattern

Alexandre Hercovitch photos via Fashionising.com

Part 2 of Patternbank’s New York Print & Pattern Highlight report will be live shortly.

Spring/Summer 2014 Print Trend Report Part 2 PDF Download

By Patternbank On February 7, 2013 · In Trend Forecasts

Patternbank is pleased to announce Part 2 of our Spring/Summer 2014 print trend report. In this second instalment the Patternbank team brings you an array of inspirational content, that will help develop new print collections for the summer 2014 season. The team have focused in on the strongest and most commercially viable print trend stories that will inspire and equip you with the key looks of the Summer season. Be sure not to miss Part 1 of the report here.

8 key print trends for Spring/Summer 2014
36 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence
Over 130 on trend hand-picked colour images
Seasonal print mood & print direction pages for each trend
Colour breakdowns for each 8 print trends with TCX Pantone references
Clean and visually inspiring layout

This 36 page report includes 8 inspirational print trends :-

Eastern Craft / Monochromatic Marks / Tattoo Beauty / Art House Mix / Geometric Structures / Graphic Blooms / Conversational Wit / African Ethnic

Whether you are a small print studio, independent freelance designer, manufacturer or clothing line, this extensive report will give you a real insight into the most important print trends for Spring/Summer 2014. This new PDF report will be your essential seasonal aid for your new print developments and colour direction.

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Jose Lerma – Mixed Media knows No Bounds

By Patternbank On February 7, 2013 · In Inspiration

José Lerma creates a mixture of paintings and intricate installations combining non-traditional materials from reflective fabrics, commercial carpet, thickly applied paint and biro pen. In this he makes reference to his own personal history and academic knowledge of social history, law and art. Some of these images feature Baroque style portraits of historical, famous French Bankers from 18th Century sporting over-exaggerrated sketchy, doodle wigs with distorted and blank faces. The scale of the installation pieces has great effect where the viewer can walk over and examine at detail. Lerma says, ” I like the thought of people walking over my ideas, convoluted and preliminary as they often are, and examining and stepping over an intimate space while simultaneously feeling small.” You can see more of is highly spell bounding work at joselerma.com and on flickr

Anne Sofie Melgaard – Tropical Garden Displays

By Patternbank On February 6, 2013 · In Inspiration

Anne Sofie Melgaard manages to convey such wonderful texture and colour-use in her paintings of tropical gardens. Foliage appears in relief next to vividly painted tropical flowers that stand proud, all fighting to be noticed. The vases and bowls the plants jostle in are just as important in their decoration with fun geometric patterns, that you almost want to go and create your own brightly coloured garden! Melgaard is exhibiting at Bie & Vadstrup Gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark in March 2013 and you can see more of her magical work at annesofiemeldgaard.com.

Cristian Boian – Complex Fractal

By Patternbank On February 6, 2013 · In Inspiration

Cristian Boian is a Romanian Graphic Designer who loves experimenting with new technology to create these complex group of artworks titled “Attempts”. Beautiful choice of subdued colour palette make these fractal wonders irresistible. We did a post on Cristian early last year here, check out his Behance page for more of his incredible work.