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Menswear Print Trends – Autumn/Winter 2013 Part 2

By Patternbank On January 29, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you it’s second Menswear Print Trends report for Autumn/Winter 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 Patternbank’s Menswear Print Trends Spring/Summer 2013 Part 1 here.

Tile Patterns

Tile Inspired Design – Block Repeats – Geometric Patterns – Mosaic Mix-ups – Decorative and Ornate Art Deco – Damask References – Intricate Repeat Pattern Work

MAN – Agi & Sam, Dries Van Noten, Roberto Cavalli, Alexander McQueen, Etro, Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus. Photos via Fashionising.com and Vogue.co.uk

Collage Graphics

Photographic Overlays – Cut-up Magazine Style – Placement Prints – Art Inspired – Abstract Layouts – Graphic Mix – Chaotic Collage plays – Digitally Manipulated Pattern

James Long, John Galliano, John Galliano, Givenchy, Moschino, Etro. Photos via Vogue.co.uk

Floral Bloomed

Plays on Floral Tradition – Botanical Blooms – Intense Floral Prints – Tonal Colour Use – Vibrant Richness - Realistic photo prints – Large Scale Blooms – Brocade Styling – High Saturation Colour Use

Louis Vuitton, McQ Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, MSGM, MSGM, KATY EARY. Photos via Vogue.co.uk

Camouflage/Animal Skin Distorted

Distressed Textures – Painterly Brush Strokes – Camouflage Re-invented – Ikat Styles – Natural Elements – Splattered Effects – Monochrome Effects - Allover Impact

MSGM, McQ Alexander McQueen, MSGM, Walter Van Beirendonck, John Galliano, Richard Nicoll. Photos via Vogue.co.uk

Paisley Pattern Mix

Paisley Scarf Prints – Over-scaled Paisley Print – Decorative Pattern Mix – Bohemian Style – Rich Texture and Layered Looks - Highly decorative details – Re-worked & Twisted Paisley Pattern - Abstract Motifs

Etro, Diesel Black Gold, Sacai, Dries Van Noten, Etro, Dries Van Noten. Photos via Fashionising.com and Vogue.co.uk

Menswear Print Trends – Autumn/Winter 2013 Part 1

By Patternbank On January 22, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank breaks down the key print trends from the Menswear Autumn/Winter 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 four key print trend stories, Part 2 will follow shortly [Update - Part 2 live]. Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter to be kept right up to date with all the latest stories.

Form, Colour and Line

Large Scale Colour-blocking – Geometric Arrangments – Bold Colour usage – Abstracted Pattern – Graphic Statements

MSGM, Dirk Bikkembergs, Iceberg, Umit Benan, Walter Van Beirendonck, Fashion East. Photos via Fashionising.com and Vogue.co.uk

Exaggerated Check

Over-scaled Checks – Tartan Mix – Printed Outerwear – Diagonal Checks – Plaid Overprints – Engineered Check Placements

E Tautz, James Long, Moncler Gamme Bleu, Moschino, Vivienne Westwood, Umit Benan. Photos via Fashionising.com and Vogue.co.uk

Cartoon and Slogan Graphics

Comic Characters – Statement Slogans – Humorous Illustrations – Typography with Pattern Infills – Full Panel Statements – Colour Block Graphic Visuals

Christopher Shannon, E Tautz, Fashion East, James Long, Sibling, Walter Van Beirendonck. Photos via Fashionising.com and Vogue.co.uk

Conversational Humour

Mono Repeats – Cartoon Imagery – Modern Toile du Joué – Obscure Graphic Illustrations – Minimal Placements – Simple Icon Repeats

Astrid Anderson, Fashion East, Martine Rose, MAN Agi & Sam, Dolce & Gabbana, Raf Simons. Photos via Fashionising.com and Vogue.co.uk

Go check part 2 of our essential Menswear Print Trends Autumn/Winter 2013.

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

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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Vintage Edge – Caleb Owen Everitt

By Patternbank On March 27, 2012 · In Graphics

Motorbike visuals and heritage vibes are still continuing to be a relevant graphic trend for A/W 2012. The Patternbank team spotted these beautifully crafted branding graphics by Caleb Owen Everitt. Caleb recently teamed up with Ryan Rodes and are now working together as Land design studio. Caleb’s authentic looking layouts and hand crafted font work that give these branded graphics such strong visual impact. The team already have an impressive list of clients which include Vans, Falcon Motorcycles, Levi, Nike and Stag Austin.