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Amy Sia – {Designer Spotlight}

By Patternbank On May 10, 2013 · In Print + Pattern

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Amy Sia is a Fashion/ Textile Designer now living and working in London. Amy’s work is a vibrant and lively collection of prints which have found their way onto scarves, home furnishings and i-phone cases. Her work has recently caught the attention of the Patternbank team and here we ask Amy a few questions about how she got started and about her success to date, with an insight into what inspires her beautiful work.

How did you get into designing textiles, did one thing start your career?

I studied fashion design in Melbourne Australia at RMIT University and from there worked in the fashion industry in Melbourne for a few years. I always loved working on print designs and seeing the print collections from studios. When I moved to London about two and a half years ago I decided to pursue a career in textile print design as there are so many opportunities for this field here. I started by interning at a London print studio and then moved onto freelancing for textile print studios. During a quiet period of freelancing I started doing some work for Society6 a website which allows designers to sell their artwork on products such as mobile phone cases. I also started using pinterest. A writer for refinery29 saw my pinterest and also my work there and I was featured in a story as a top “pinterest power player”. This led to a lot of exposure for my work including being featured on the Martha Stewart blog and ongoing collaborations with Anthropologie and Casemate and that is basically what got the ball rolling!

Where do you get inspiration for your work? What is inspiring you right now?

I love looking at the beauty of God’s creation, nature is amazing there are so many gorgeous colours and shapes it is endless! Fashion is another huge source of inspiration. I love to look at what is on the catwalk, in store and also street fashion through blogs. I do also love to look at prints and patterns from the past and from other cultures.

At the moment I’m loving everything marbled!

Designer Highlight – Amelia Graham

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

Patternbank would love to share these wonderful designs from freelance textile designer Amelia Graham. Since graduating from Chelsea College of Art she has successfully worked with clients including Anthropologie, BCBG Max Azria, Calvin Klein, DKNY, DVF, H&M, Paul & Joe and Topshop. During that time she has lived in Paris and now lives and works in London. Her design work shows a great love and interest in architecture, science and nature. Take a look at more of her beautiful prints at ameliagraham.com and society6.com where her designs can be bought on various products and on pinterest where her inspirations are collected.

Première Vision + Indigo – Autumn/Winter 2013/14 – Print Trend Report PDF Download

By Patternbank On November 15, 2012 · In Trend Forecasts

In this new extensive PDF report, Patternbank brings you the essential Autumn/Winter 2013/14 print trend information seen at September’s Première Vision and Indigo shows in Paris. Our trend team were on hand to capture all the seasonal key points from the show. This new report brings you the key print trend insights from the show, making this report a indispensable intelligence tool for your seasonal print developments.

12 key print trends for Autumn/Winter 2013/14
54 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence
Over 200 on trend hand-picked colour images
Première Vision & Indigo print trend insights
Seasonal print mood & print direction pages for each trend
Première Vision Colour trends for A/W 2013/14 with TCX Pantone references
Colour breakdowns for each 12 print trends
Clean and visually inspiring layout
Special launch price – £15 (approx. $24) via PayPal

This 54 page report includes 12 inspirational print trends :-

Optical Day / Urban Metropolis / Midnight Garden / Italian Renaissance / Multiplied Nature / Disguised Vision / Indonesian Craft / Historical Adornment / Humanist Traveller / Lookalike Laces / Colourful Vibrations / Japanese Micro Pattern

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 Autumn/Winter 2013/14. This new improved PDF report will be your essential seasonal aid for your new print developments and colour direction.

Launch Price £15 (approx. $24) via PayPal

Paris Fashion Week – Spring/Summer 2013 – Print Trend Highlights

By Patternbank On October 5, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you the key print highlights from the recent Paris Fashion Week catwalk shows. In this report we’ve edited down the strongest print trend highlights for Spring/Summer 2013. Dont miss our final complete SS 2013 Print trend report, covering New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week which we will be live next week.

Tsumori Chisato S/S 2013

Painted Expression – Hand Painted Landscapes -Native American Visual References – Painted Zig-zag patterns – Deep Saturated colour – Free Spirited Illustration – Colour blocking

Tsumori Chisato photos via Fashionising.com

Chalayan S/S 2013

Photo Fractured prints – Large Scale Digital Prints - Abstracted Pattern forms – Intense Colour blasts – Futuristic Edge – Folded Fabric patterns – Overprinted Floral statements

Chalayan photos via Fashionising.com

Cedric Charlier S/S 2013

Refined Brush Marks – Geometric Form – Engineered Pattern placements – Stripes and Bold brushed pattern - Texture through Brushed paint – Light Grounds

Cedric Charlier photos via Fashionising.com

Hermes S/S 2013

Linear and Subtle Hawaiian Landscape Visuals – Geometric and Optical plays – Tropical Palm and Plant life studies – Mosaic Prints – Tropical Scarf prints

Hermes photos via Fashionising.com

Dries Van Noten S/S 2013

Printed Organza – Clashing Plaid mash-ups – Midscale Faded Florals – Non Digital Screen Prints – Layered prints – Large Brushmark floral motifs – Pattern Mixes

Dries Van Noten photos via Fashionising.com

Kenzo S/S 2013

Japanese Jungle prints – Oversized Leopard Skin references – Botanical and Tiger print statements – Photographic Junglescape – Abstract Animal prints

Kenzo photos via Fashionising.com

Manish Arora S/S 2013

Embellished Jewel pattern prints – Bracelets and Necklaces visuals - Photo-Printed patterns – Tiger and Temple Visuals – Ornate & Decorative – Ceramic Painted Imagery – Indian and Middle Eastern pattern plays

Manish Arora photos via Fashionising.com

CC-Tapis – Innovating Tradition

By Patternbank On September 12, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Patternbank love these rugs by CC-Tapis, innotative in their design and colour they push the limits in their experimentation. CC-Tapis was created in 2001 by the Maison Chamszadeh, known in France for more than 40 years for the quality of its traditional carpets. A substantial number of the designs are produced using only vegetable dyes with 1200 different colours available. Different finishings are also possible such as loop, embossing or different heights of pile. The rugs from the Signature Collection are designed by a new generation of artists and designers. Check out their full collection at cc-tapis.com

Future Past Pop Art Prints – Morgan Blair

By Patternbank On August 20, 2012 · In Graphics, Inspiration

Patternbank are loving the handcrafted neon bright ‘Pop Art ‘statements by Morgan Blair. Morgan is an artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She is interested in using pattern, symbols, and pop culture references to explore hypothetical scenarios from a cryptic future-past. Her work has been exhibited around the U.S. and internationally. See more of her work at morganblair.com

Catwalk Print Trends – Cruise / Resort Pre Spring/Summer 2013 Part 1

By Patternbank On July 19, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank breaks down the key print trends from the Cruise/Resort Pre Spring 2013 catwalk Shows. These shows are a great insight into the upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 catwalk shows (which we’ll also be covering). Here we bring you a concise overview of the most influential print trends emerging from these recent Resort shows. This is the first instalment featuring six key print trend stories, Part 2 will follow shortly. Sign up to our Newsletter to find out when part 2 is live on the site.

Abstract Pattern

Oil Paint Expression – Loosely Rendered Pattern – Marbling and Mineral pattern references – Freshly Painted form – Movement Lines – Unexpected Brights

Monique Lhuillier, Issey Miyake, Issey Miyake, John Galliano, TSE, Christopher Kane, Preen, Josie Natori. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Border Decor

Dissected Border Prints – Stripes in Border format – Intense Border use – Deconstructed Paisley Print Elements – Enlarged Border detail – New Forms of Engineered Prints – Repositioned pattern structures – Baroque Border prints

Carolina Herrera, Roberto Cavalli, Celine, Antonio Berardi, Etro, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Anna Sui, Givenchy. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Brushed Statements

Subtle Art Brush Strokes – Paint Dabs – Oil Paint Textures – Bold & Bright Colour Hues – Fun Paint statements – Gradient Colour effects – Single Stroke Brush Marks – Brush Movement Marks – Textured Brush Patterns - Mixed scale brush work

Emporio Armani, Gabriele Colangelo, Tribune Standard, Carolina Herrera, Christopher Kane, Christopher Kane. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Ethnic Energy

Native American References – Twisted Cultures – Tribal Reworks with Folkloric inspirations – Energetic visuals – Vibrant Brights – Summer Ikat looks

Bibhu Mohapatra, Mara Hoffman, Tory Burch, Versace, Altuzarra, BCBG Max Azria, Altuzarra, Thakoon, BCBG Max Azria. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Intense Bloom

Mid Scale Florals – Powerful, Bold Colour Plays – Vivid Color mixes – Saturated Prints & Botanical Studies – Tropical References – Overgrown Country Gardens Studies – 60s Vibe Florals

Preen, Francesco Scognamiglio, Alice + Olivia, Barbara Tfank, Gucci, Stella McCartney, Mother of Pearl, Moschino, Marc Jacobs. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Monochrome Impact

Stark Contrasting Patterns – Optical Plays – Floral mixed with Geometric Prints – Structure and linear form visuals – High contrast statements – Chevron and Stripe Abstract Prints

Balmain, Rachel Roy, C’N'C Costume National, Anna Sui, Emilio Pucci, Antonio Marras. Photos Via Fashionising.com

Check back soon or sign up to the Patternbank’s newsletter for info on Part 2 of this essential print trend report to aid you in your new collection developments.

Frida Giannini for Gucci – Resort Spring 2013 – Botanical Studies

By Patternbank On June 14, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

The resort Spring 2013 collections are showing some inspiring prints and Patternbank love Frida Giannini’s collection for Gucci, see our Première Vision + Indigo - Spring/Summer 2013 Print Trends - Garden Crop for more floral inspiration. These beautiful hand drawn florals that appeared on everything from a floor-length burgundy gowns to a white linen peacoat, looked striking on their solid colour backgrounds. In fact the Flora print was used in her debut collection of accessories for the house in 1997 to decorate various garments. Images via fashionising.com