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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.

Anne Sofie Melgaard – Tropical Garden Displays

By Patternbank On February 6, 2013 · In Inspiration

Anne Sofie Melgaard manages to convey such wonderful texture and colour-use in her paintings of tropical gardens. Foliage appears in relief next to vividly painted tropical flowers that stand proud, all fighting to be noticed. The vases and bowls the plants jostle in are just as important in their decoration with fun geometric patterns, that you almost want to go and create your own brightly coloured garden! Melgaard is exhibiting at Bie & Vadstrup Gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark in March 2013 and you can see more of her magical work at annesofiemeldgaard.com.

David Maisel – Terminal Mirage

By Patternbank On February 4, 2013 · In Inspiration

These mesmerising aerial photographs of The Great Salt Lake in Northwestern Utah are a surreal mix of abstract shapes and deep colours that challenge the viewer as to the scale and origin of these large scale photographs. Some of the images clearly show the evaporation ponds that are commercially operated to extract salts and minerals for industrial use. See more of David’s extraordinary photographs on his website.

Acid Baby – Magdalena Kapinos

By Patternbank On February 3, 2013 · In Inspiration

Acid Baby is Magdalena Kapinos creative portfolio tumblr site. The Patternbank team recently stumbled across Kapinos work and were keen to share. Magdalena Kapinos, is a graphic designer based in Szczecin, Poland has a great visual eye for branding, logo work and stunning digital illustration. Her Digital illustration work was something that caught our eye. Random rich pattern, vivid colour accents mix with digital brushwork and surreal subject matter to create some beautifully dramatic pieces. See more of Kapinos mersmerising work at her portfolio site matrioshkadesign.pl.

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.

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

Ann ten Donkelaar -Intricate Fairytale Gardens

By Patternbank On January 29, 2013 · In Inspiration

Detail and delicacy are the qualities which stand out in artist Ann ten Donkelaar’s intricate relief work. Donkelaar lives and works in Utrecht, Netherlands where she gathers small pieces of nature. Broken butterflies, flowers and weeds are collected from her garden, “What I enjoy the most about being creative is the collecting of the materials and creating the composition.
I like working with flowers and insects because they are so small and complicated elements. I just fascinated from there forms and colors.” these are then collaged together with cut out images of flowers an displayed in relief to form intricate almost fairytale gardens. See more from her collection on her website.

Valerie Roybal – Vintage Collage

By Patternbank On January 23, 2013 · In Inspiration

We are loving these collages by Valerie Roybal who currently lives and works in Albuquerque. Her work is primarily inspired by vintage, salvaged, and collected materials which she finds at flea markets and antique shops. Much of her work consists of layered surfaces: bits and pieces from discarded books and magazines, handwritten letters and receipts, obsolete reference material, thrift store textiles, and mysterious random pieces. Check more of her beautiful work check out her website or her Flickr page.