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Delicate Digital Fusion – Ysabel LeMay

By Patternbank On December 29, 2012 · In Inspiration

These beautiful and delicate photographic collages are the inspirational work of Ysabel LeMay. LeMay lives in Naples, Florida where she finds the tranquility to focus on her art. Recently, she has been drawing the attention of the New York city art scene. She collaborates with Interior designers, architects, art dealers and art galleries in major cities such as New York, Chicago and Miami. Ysabel explains “Each branch, each flower, each leaf is photographed and positioned one by one. Every insect, every plant, every bird that I capture with my lens has an individuality that I want to enhance and share with the viewer. I believe it is often in the simple details wherein lies divinity.” See more of her stunning work at ysabellemay.com

‘Pour, Drip, Spill, Spray…’ – Suzanna Fields

By Patternbank On October 1, 2012 · In Inspiration

Suzanna Fields explores the spontaneity of paint through a combination of innovative experimental techniques, “I extrude, pour, drip, spill, spray, cut up, brush on and draw with paint and ink in my paintings”, to create these huge scale pieces. Interactions between paints ad inks create pieces full of organic depth, texture and vibrant patterns. See more of her work at suzannafields.com

Milan Fashion Week – Spring/Summer 2013 – Print Trend Highlights – Part 2

By Patternbank On September 28, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you the key print highlights from the recent Milan Fashion Week catwalk shows. In this second instalment we’ve edited down the strongest print trend highlights for Spring/Summer 2013. Keep an eye out for our print highlight report on Paris Fashion Week which we will also be covering here at Patternbank. See Part 1 here

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2013

Seaside Stripes – Hand Painted Pictorials – Richly Painted Florals – Holiday Postcard Imagery – Handcrafted Traditions – Ceramic Painted Imagery

Dolce & Gabbana photos via Vogue.co.uk

Bottega Veneta S/S 2013

Forties Inspired Florals – Spliced Panels – Sequin and Bead Embellishment – Appliqué and Cut-Out Work – Blurred Floral Sketchiness – Sepia Tones

Bottega Veneta photos via Vogue.co.uk

Prada S/S 2013

Spray Painted Motifs – Stencilled Single Stems – Naive Daisy Prints – Japanese and Geisha Expression – Far Eastern Blooms – Handicraft Spirit

Prada photos via Vogue.com

Fendi S/S 2013

Luxe Printed Fabrics – Cubist and Futuristic Looks – Bold Pastels – 3-D Effects – Colourful Striations – Decorative Marquetry Patterns

Fendi photos via Vogue.co.uk

MSGM S/S 2013

Exotic Animal Prints – Bold Playful Imagery – Digitalised Navajo Patterns – Massai Inspired Prints – Fun Ethnic Mixes

MSGM photos via Vogue.co.uk

Gucci S/S 2013

Snakeskin Ombre Effects – Block Colour – Large Scale Blooms – Feather Prints – Canary Brights and Neon Shades

Gucci photos via Vogue.co.uk

Emilio Pucci S/S 2013

Decorated Dragons – Indochina Inspired – Hidden Camouflage Prints – Small Motif Print – Over-printed Abstract Shapes

Emilio Pucci photos via Vogue.co.uk

Just Cavalli S/S 2013

Detailed Floral Prints – Leopard Print Mixes – Ornate Blue on White – Abstract Florals – Vibrant Colour Splashes

Just Cavalli photos via Vogue.co.uk

Aquilano. Rimondi S/S 2013

Harlequin Playful Patterns – Checkered Jewel Prints – Geometric Silhouettes – Strict Graphic Lines – Picasso and Venetian Inspired

Aquilano.Rimondi photos via Vogue.co.uk

New York Fashion Week – Spring/Summer 2013 – Print Highlights – Part 1

By Patternbank On September 13, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you the highlights from New York Fashion Week. This is the first instalment where we have selected designers showing key print trends for Spring / Summer 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. Part 2 now live – view it here.

Thakoon S/S 2013

Chinoiserie Inspired – Heavy Brocades – Silhouette Foliage – Humming Birds – Canary Yellow

Thakoon photos via Vogue.com

Suno S/S 2013

Floral Mixes – Foulard Pattern – Floral Sprigs – Country Chic – Metallic Sheen – Burnt Orange and Prairie Blue

Suno photos via Vogue.com

Phillip Lim S/S 2013

Checked Overlays – Plaid Combined Florals – Cut-up Mixes – Allover Florals – Dark Backgrounds – Rock Chic

Phillip Lim photos via Vogue.com

Peter Som S/S 2013

Clustered Ditsys – Bold Colour Combos – Abstract Florals – Faded Florals – Chevron Patterns

Peter Som photos via Vogue.com

Derek Lam S/S 2013

Repeated Geometrics – Sportswear Chic – Crochet and Macrame Looks – Madras Checks and Plaids

Derek Lam photos via Vogue.com

Custo Barcelona S/S 2013

Bold Geometrics – Pattern Mix Ups – Textured Fabric Patchworks – Embroidered and Embellished – Neon Brights

Custo Barcelona photos via Fashionising.com

Menswear Print Trends – Spring/Summer 2013 Part 2

By Patternbank On August 9, 2012 · In Catwalks, Print + Pattern

Patternbank brings you it’s second Menswear Print Trends report for Spring/Summer 2013. Here we bring you a concise overview of the key looks sure to influence the season from the recent Menswear catwalk shows held in London, Milan and Paris. View the Menswear Print Trends Spring/Summer 2013 Part 1 here.

Floral Man

Bouquet Groupings – Packed Floral Covering – Tonal Photographic – Studied Stills – Painterly Blooms – Florals Disperse – Stylised and Abstracted

Bottega Veneta, Raff Simons, Wooyoungmi, Versace, Dirk Bikkembergs, Wooyoungmi, Rynshu, Gucci, Paul Smith. Photos via Fashionising.com

Animal Lover

Snakeskin Mono print – Large Scale Skins – Skin on Skin – Textured Skin Effects

Dirk Bikkembergs, Jean Paul Gaultier, Miharayasuhiro, Alexander Mcqueen, Neil Barrett, Alexander Mcqueen, Kenzo, Ymc, Kenzo. Photos via Fashionising.com

Metallic Riches

Oil Rich Colours – Shiny Surface – Reflected Colour – Iridescent Shine – Copper & Gold – Foil Accents

Ann Demeulemeester, Etro, Missoni, Rynshu, Versace, Shaun Samson, Neil Barrett, Roberto Cavelli, Qasimi Homme. Photos via Fashionising.com

Black and White

Pirate Stripes – Monoprint Pattern Mix – Ornate Paisley – Geometric Motifs

Rynshu, Costume National, Etro, Christian Lacroix, John Galliano, Comme Des Garcons, Phillip Lim, Versace, Wooyoungmi. Photos via Fashionising.com

Sorbet Brights

Lime Greens – Cerise Pink Blush – Peach Sorbet – Palest Lemon – Mint Greens – Turquoise Blue – Dashing Red

Roccobarocco, Roccobarocco, Gucci, Viktor & Rolf, Shaun Samson, Yohji Yamamoto, Moschino, Salvatore Ferragamo, Thom Browne. Photos via Fashionising.com

Visual Mantras – Ana Montiel

By Patternbank On August 6, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

These colourful, illustrative patterns are the work of Spanish visual artist Ana Montiel. Through her ongoing project ‘Visual Mantras’, Montiel explores pattern through repetitive drawing, reflection and mirroring. Geometrics and florals are delicately juxtaposed creating complex, intricate kaleidoscopic patterns. Hand drawn aesthetics are accentuated through the use of soft colour pencils and watercolours. A mixture of delicate pastels and rich primary brights, create a gorgeous summer colour palette which is full of energy. As well as textile patterns Ana Montiel also explores illustration, typography and graphics. See more of her work, and the ‘Visual Mantras’ series, at anamontiel.com

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Menswear Print Trends – Spring/Summer 2013 Part 1

By Patternbank On July 26, 2012 · In Catwalks, Print + Pattern

Patternbank breaks down the key print trends from the Menswear Spring/Summer 2013 catwalk shows held in London, Milan and Paris. Here we bring you a concise overview of the key looks sure to influence the season. This is the first instalment featuring six key print trend stories, Part 2 will follow shortly. Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter to be kept right up to date with all the latest stories.

Art School

Painted Pictures – Large Scale Abstract – Paint Explosions – Bauhaus Expression – Creative Mixtures – Digital Pattern – Patchwork Mix

Givenchy, Poul Brouwer, Ports 1961, Milharayasuhiro, Raf Simons, Jil Sander, Vivienne Westwood, Agi & Sam, Bernhard Willhelm Photos Via Fashionising.com

Ethnic Tribe

Bold Ethnic Imagery – Mixing Pattern – Ikat Expression – Classic Batik – Decorated Indonesia – Modern Tribe – Resist Dye Batik

Miharayasuhiro, Vivienne Westwood, John Richmond, Miharayasuhiro, Bernhard Willhelm, Yohji Yamamoto, Henrik Vibskov, Missoni, Phillip Lim Photos via Fashionising.com

Check Mate

Country Gent – Over scaled Plaids – Graph and Grid-Like Checks – Classic Tartans

Thom Browne, Daks, Junya Watanabe Man, Shaun Samson, John Galliano, Poul Brouwer, Pringle of Scotland, Moschino, Dries Van Noten Photos Via Fashionising.com

Printed Outerwear

Foulard Motifs – Border Details – Pattern Layering – Printed Suiting – Small Scale Geometrics

Ann Demeulemeester, Burberry Prorsum, Roccobarocco, Burberry Prosum, Etro, Versace Photos via Fashionising.com

Indigo Denim

Batik Patterning – Woven Indigo Ikats – Bleach Effects – Denim Mixes – Shades Blues – Collaged Pattern

Etro, Missoni, Phillip Lim, Roccobarrocco, Louis Vuitton, Phillip Lim, Richard Nicoll, Diesel Black Gold Photos via Fashionising.com

New Camouflage

Camouflage and Skins Mix – Garments Covered – Allover Camouflage – Floral Camouflage – Suited Camouflage

Dries Van Noten, Kenzo, Dries Van Noten, Kenzo, John Galliano, Dirk Birkkermbergs, Marc Jacobs, Pringle of Scotland, Qasimi Homme Photos via Fashionising.com

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Random Structure – Reed Danziger

By Patternbank On March 1, 2012 · In Inspiration

These interwoven stencilled patterns mixed with free-hand drawing are the inspiring paintings of artist Reed Danziger. San Francisco-based painter Danziger creates densely patterned paintings in a distinct colour palette combining visual motifs from the man-made and natural worlds. Movement dominates Danziger’s works, with shooting bands of stripes and DNA-like strands flowing off the edges of the compositions – inspiring stuff.

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