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The African Queens – Namsa Leuba

By Patternbank On May 15, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank are loving these photographs by Swiss based photographer Namsa Leuba for New York Magazine’s ‘The Cut’ for a knitwear feature. She was born to a Guinean mother and an Helvetian father. In 2011, she graduated from ECAL/University of art and design Lausanne, obtaining a BA in photography. It’s good to see something that looks new, fresh and edgy with amazing make-up and sets that include chipboard, marble textures and sprayed foliage. Check out the original article here or check out Namsa’s website here for more inspiring photo shoots.

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!

Christina K – Etherial Illustration

By Patternbank On May 2, 2013 · In Inspiration

Athens born illustrator Christina K, uses a blend of both traditional and and digital mark making techniques in creating these insightful illustrations. Patternbank loves her sensitive approach to detail and her striking use contrast with monochrome fine line and flashes of vibrant colour. Her work has been featured in high profile publications such as Vogue and Elle, and her extensive client list includes Levi’s, Chanel and Ted Baker. See more from Christina K on Début Art.

Meadow Sweet – Harpers Bazaar May 2013 Photographed by Elena Rendina

By Patternbank On April 23, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank just love the recent limited edition of Harper’s Bazaar May 2013 issue. A collaboration with the V&A museum, with an exclusive cover featuring the model Sophie ‘Hirschy” Hirschfelder, the Meadow Sweet fashion story was shot by photographer Elena Rendina and styled by Bazaar’s senior fashion editor Cathy Kasterine. The fantastic flower-themed issue takes lush English gardens as its inspiration, just what we need right now!

The Ultimate Spring/Summer 2014 Print Trend Report Collection – 3 x PDF Bundle

By Patternbank On April 19, 2013 · In Trend Forecasts

We’ve taken all 3 of our popular Spring/Summer 2014 Trend Reports and bundled them up into a handy PDF Download. The Collection contains Spring/Summer 2014 Print Trend Reports Part 1 & 2 plus the Première Vision + Indigo Spring/Summer 2014 Print Trend Report at a great value price of £55 / $84 – a saving of £10 / $15 over buying them all separately, highlights include:

28 print trends for Spring/Summer 2014
Over 100 pages of print forecast intelligence
Over 380 inspirational hand-picked images
Only £55 /$84 (£10 / $15 Saving) via PayPal

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

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Australian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 – Print & Pattern Highlights

By Patternbank On April 19, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank have compiled a quick highlight post of some of the strongest prints seen at the recent Australian Fashion Week (MBFWA) Spring/Summer 2013 shows.

Photos Via MBFWA & Vogue Australia

Catwalk Print & Pattern Trend Report Autumn/Winter 2013/14 PDF Download

By Patternbank On April 12, 2013 · In Catwalks, Trend Forecasts

In this report Patternbank delivers the key Autumn/Winter 2013/14 print & pattern trends seen at the recent New York, London, Paris and Milan Runway shows. Our trend team have analysed all the relevant designers collections to capture the seasonal key print trends and colour stories from the shows. This handy report brings you the key print insights making this report an essential tool for your seasonal print & pattern developments.

16 print trend stories for Autumn/Winter 2013/14
49 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence
Over 380 on trend hand-picked images
Covers New York, London, Paris & Milan A/W 2013/14 shows
5 colour trends for A/W 2013/14
£15 (approx. $23) via PayPal

This 49 page report includes 16 inspirational print trends :-

Abstract Geometrics / Edged & Placed / Botanical Florals / Dark Romantics / Distorted Photos / Florals Clusters / Visual Mash-up / Graphics Symmetry / Landscape Visions / Modern Deco / New Skin / Plaid Attack / Reworked History / Rock Explorations / Stripe Power / Tribal Geometrics

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 PDF report will be your essential seasonal aid for your new print developments and colour direction.

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Peggy Wolf – Fashion and Sophistication

By Patternbank On April 9, 2013 · In Inspiration

German born illustrator Peggy Wolf has a unique style which is always recognizable. After studying Fashion Design, Peggy began a career in interior design, with both influencing her illustration technique. Her well known fashion inspired designs sell on Etsy and Culturelabel, but Wolf has more recently collaborated with with knitwear designer Iben Høj creating a series of illustrations for her A/W 2013 lookbook. Check out her website for a sneaky peek.