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Psychedelic Atmospheres – Kustaa Saksi

By Patternbank On May 20, 2013 · In Inspiration, Print + Pattern

Patternbank are loving Finnish born illustrator Kustaa Saksi. We’ve been tracking his creative explorations over the last couple of years and has already collaborated with the likes of Nike, Levi’s, Issey Miyake, Playstation and recently Montecore’s S/S 13 collection. Saksi’s fantastical worlds of playful, paradoxical and psychedelic atmospheres have a unique visual look through pattern,texture and graphic form. See more of his amazing work at kustaasaksi.com

Zhou Fan – Layered Dreamscape

By Patternbank On April 18, 2013 · In Inspiration

Chinese illustrator Zhou Fan has a distinct Japanese quality in his art and visual explorations. Fan explains ‘ My paintings are based on dreams that I had as a child of many many jellyfish floating in the sky, some of which fell to the ground on parachures and became mushrooms. These dreams had a strong impact on me, and I remember them vividly.‘ Patternbank love Fan’s amazing dreamscape visions that use colour, texture and strange subject matter which create some mesmerizing imagery.

Temari – A Work of Art

By Patternbank On March 26, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank discovered these incredible Temari on Pinterest via Roger Yorke, a dealer of antique ethnic textiles, specialising in Japanese Kimonos and textiles. Check out his other inspiring boards while your there, he has a feast of inspiration. The Temari here are by Nana Akua’s Grandma who is in her 90′s! You can see more stunning examples of her work on Akua’s dedicated flickr page. Patternbank are in total admiration of the time and skill that must of gone into making these beautiful works of art. We are sure you’ll be inspired by the hundreds of patterns found in these embroidered wonders.

Ikenaga Yasunari – The Japanese Art of Nihonga Redefined

By Patternbank On November 29, 2012 · In Inspiration

Using the simplicity of indian ink and linen canvas Ikenaga Yasunari has captured a simple serenity in the the faces of his female portraits.This calm sensuality is highlighted by the richness of their surroundings. Yasunari’s Japanese heritage has inspired a style of painting which is characteristic in his work. This ancient technique of Nihonga is a traditional Japanese artform using a Menso brush and ink. With this Yasunari has successfully captured an essence of the past with a pallet of muted tones , but has injecting a modern twist to each piece with his use of pattern and cloth.

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

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

Milan Fashion Week – Spring/Summer 2013 – Print Trend Highlights – Part 1

By Patternbank On September 26, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you the key print highlights from the recent Milan Fashion Week catwalk shows. In this first instalment we’ve edited down the strongest print trend highlights for Spring/Summer 2013. Watch out for Part 2 which will follow shortly. Also keep an eye out for our print highlight report on Paris Fashion Week which we will also be featuring here at Patternbank.

Etro S/S 2013

Oriental Blossoms – Hand Painted Floral Nature Studies – Paisleys Deconstructed – Border and Scarf Placements - Folk and Oriental Mix

Etro photos via Vogue.co.uk

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013

Modern Art Deco Imagery – Animal Print Mixes – Delicate Line work – Solid Colour Fill-ins – Sophisticated Placements – Intricate Laser-cut Work – White On White – Pale Nude and Lingerie Looks

Roberto Cavalli photos via Vogue.co.uk

Missoni S/S 2013

Faceted and 3-D Effects – Layered Sheers – Brush Stroke Marks – Printed Sequins – Optical Prisms and Visuals – Colour Graduation and Ombre Use

Missoni photos via Vogue .co.uk

Antonio Maras S/S 2013

Patchwork Fabric Mixes – Illustrated Stylised Florals – Embroidered and Decorated Placements – Camouflage and Floral Workings – Hand Painted Floral Artworks

Antonio Marras photos via Vogue.co.uk

Iceberg S/S 2013

Tiled Pattern Workings – Small and Large Scale Pattern Mixes – Block-Printed and Screen-Print Looks - Geometric Moroccan Style – Limited Colour

Iceberg photos via Vogue.co.uk

Marni S/S 2013

Graphic Geometric Plays – Bauhaus Inspired – Sliced Dots and Plaid Use – Grid-Like Checks – Bold Checks and Grid Formations – Retro Inspired 60′s Florals

Marni photos via Vogue.co.uk

Digital Expression – Atsushi Kuba

By Patternbank On July 10, 2012 · In Inspiration

We discovered this digital collection by Atsushi Kuba, a artist from Japan and were captivated by his bold geometric images. His work is a complex riot of colour and he creates movement and depth with layers of digital effects. Check out his intricate pencil drawings and fusion pieces combining pencil and digital art on Flickr.

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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