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Natsuki Otani – Colour and Complexity

By Patternbank On March 20, 2013 · In Inspiration

Tokyo born artist, graphic designer and illustrator Natsuki Otani has the ability to combine a rainbow of vibrant colour, with a sophisticated illustrative style to create these stunning images. Her Fashion Illustration for A/W 2012 featured in Station Magazine (images featured) depicting designs from Mary Katranzou, Peter Pilloto and Prada have a simple, inky fluidity which is, unmistakably her signature style. Patternbank loves the strong sense of pattern throughout her work and her sensitivity to detail and proportion. Check out her list of talents and achievements at her website.

Première Vision + Indigo – Spring/Summer 2014 – Print Trend Report PDF Download

By Patternbank On March 4, 2013 · In Trend Forecasts

In this new extensive PDF report, Patternbank brings you the essential Spring/Summer 2014 print trend information seen at February’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 report brings you the key print trend insights from the show, making this report an indispensable intelligence tool for your seasonal print developments.

12 Première Vision print trends for Spring/Summer 2014
47 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence
Over 130 on trend hand-picked images
Indigo Salon Spring/Summer 2014 Print Trend Themes
Première Vision Colour trends for S/S 2014 with TCX Pantone references
Clean and visually inspiring layout
£25 (approx. $38) via PayPal

This 47 page report includes 12 inspirational print trends :-

Contemporary Ikats / Tribal Geometries / Earth & Cracks / Ready for Flight / Fantastic Aqua Life / Fantastic Safari / Horizon Lines/ Stripy Flowers / Exotic Aviary / Folkloric Mix / Strong Shadows / Teeming Vegetation

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

£25 (approx. $38) via PayPal

When your payment has been completed, a link to the PDF Download will
be sent to the email address associated with your PayPal account.

London Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2013 – Print & Pattern Highlights – Part 1

By Patternbank On February 22, 2013 · In Catwalks

In this report Patternbank brings you our print and pattern highlights from the recent London A/W 2013 Fashion Week. Here we have selected key designers showing the strongest print trends for the Fall / Winter 2013 Season. Check back soon for Part 2 of the London Fashion Week print report, which we are currently working on!

Holly Fulton A/W 2013

Geometric Pattern & Patchwork - Regimented Lipstick prints – 3D Structure Pattern – Tiger & Bear Face Graphic Motifs - Collaged Workings - M.C. Escher Inspired Geometric Cube Prints – Twisted Art Deco Plays

Holly Fulton photos via Fashionising.com

Clements Ribeiro A/W 2013

Folk Borders – Geometric Impact - Folkloric influences – Tapestry Patterns – Brazilian ‘Chita’ Floral Placements – Grid and Colourblock Layouts – Tartan – Animal Print References

Clements Ribeiro photos via Fashionising.com

KTZ A/W 2013

Deconstructed Tarot & Playing Card Elements – High Contrast Pattern Combos – Pop Tribalism - Leather Patchwork Pattern – Intense Pattern Mixes – Kaleidoscope Print Build-Ups

KTZ photos via Fashionising.com

Giles A/W 2013

Gold Foil Print Highlights – Neon Folk Looks – Photographic Fractured Prints – Abstracted Photo Prints – Oversized Ikat Prints

Giles photos via Fashionising.com

Christopher Kane A/W 2013

Re-energised Camouflage Prints – Sculptural Geometric Structures – Brain Motifs – Charles Rennie Mackintosh References - 60s Visual Plays

Christopher Kane photos via Fashionising.com

Erdem A/W 2013

Oversized Sequins - Dark Grounds – Abstracted Prints – Mixing of Blurred and In Focus Forals - Damask References – Lace and Rose Layered Looks – Scattered Pattern Structures

Erdem photos via Fashionising.com

Jean-Pierre Braganza A/W 2013

Panoramic Landscape Print – Mathematical Ratio References - Dystopian Visuals – Infinity Sci-Fi Borders – Digital Experimentation – Print Structures Inspired by The Golden Ratio – Smoky Looks

Jean Pierre Braganza photos via Fashionising.com

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

Madame Peripetie – Fashion, Sculpture and the Human Body

By Patternbank On February 20, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank love Madame Peripetie’s surreal interpretations of the human body. Through high-fashion, sculpture, photography and collage Peripetie explores the boundaries between these disciplines experimenting with colour, fabric, texture and patterns. Her inspirations include surrealism, dadadism, the new wave era of the 80′s, British post punk scene and the avant-garde theatre of Robert Wilson. Check out more of her work at madameperipetie.com and on behance.net

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.

£20 (Approx. $32) via PayPal

When your payment has been completed, a link to the PDF Download will
be sent to the email address associated with your PayPal account.

Bernhard Willhelm – Avant Garde

By Patternbank On February 6, 2013 · In Inspiration

Art posing as fashion, or fashion posing as art? Bernard Willhelm’s S/S ’13 collection defies all the conventional rules of fashion. Combining clashing pattern and texture with obscure proportion and volume this collection, like art draws you in and forces you to have an opinion. Love it or hate it, you can’t help but be mesmerized. Notching up ten years in the business this year, Willhelm’s enthusiasm and creativity know no bounds, to see more collections, news and videos visit his website. Prepare to be shocked and inspired!

Carhartt – Graphic Tees Spring/Summer 2013

By Patternbank On January 30, 2013 · In Graphics

With the Spring/Summer season just around the corner, keeping track of new and emerging graphic tee shirt trends is key. Patternbank spotted these graphic delights by street-wear brand Carhartt. They have just released a batch of 70 strong tee shirt styles with a real mix of inspiring graphic. The S/S13 collection sees a strong visual play on twisted retro sports graphics, outdoor hunting themes and comic book inspired prints. Guest artists called upon these season included: David Lanaspa, Doubleday & Cartwright, Rise Above, Typeholics, Playarea, Will Kemp, and Sergey Shapiro. Check out the full range at Carharrt website.