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Patternbank brings you the key print highlights from the recent London 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 the Milan and Paris Shows which we will also be covering here at Patternbank.

Antoni and Alison S/S 2013

London Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Trend Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Freehand Brush Strokes  - Enlarged lace cut-outs – Floral and Art mash ups – Playful Expression – Photoreal print Combinations

Antoni and Alison photos via Fashionising.com

 

Matthew Williamson S/S 2013

London Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Trend Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Experimental photoprints – Surreal Landscapes – Bleeds and Water Damaged prints – Destroyed Polaroid prints  - Ombre effects – Future Ethnic patterns

Matthew Williamson photos via Fashionising.com

 

Mary Katrantzou S/S 2013

London Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Trend Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Vintage European Postage stamps references – Bold Graphic prints – Bird & Butterfly visuals  - Currency Pattern & Motif use – Decorative linear structures

Mary Katrantzou photos via Fashionising.com

 

Preen S/S 2013

London Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Trend Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Crocodile & Snakeskin combinations – Skin, Stripe & Floral plays – Ombre and blocked overprints – Unexpected Floral Expression – Banded Visual effects

Preen photos via Style.com

 

Temperley S/S 2013

London Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Trend Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Structured Mosaic Expression – Modern Folk prints -Ikat and Tapestry Experimentation – Ethnic Crafts - Engineered Digital prints - Elegant Femininity

Antoni and Alison photos via Fashionising.com

 

Aminaka Wilmont S/S 2013

London Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Trend Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Digital Fractured prints – Mirrored and Repeated visuals – Subtle Floral statements – Monochrome Digital Kaleidoscopes – Layered Florals

Aminaka Wilmont photos via Fashionising.com

 

Giles S/S 2013

London Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Trend Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Destructed Beauty – Gem Stone and Shattered glass plays – Banded patterns – Monochrome statements – Silk Photoprints

Giles photos via Fashionising.com

London Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Trend Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Entrancing Graphic Mandalas   Anai Greog inspiration

These entrancing colourful symmetrical patterns are the work of Romanian graphic artist Ania Greog. Greog’s work was first inspired by mandalas, which she discovered through the work of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung. Ania started to experiment and develop her individual graphic style during her studies in psychology at university. Patternbank love the way she plays with intricate geometric forms to create a powerful mix of colour and pattern. See more of her work on her tumblr site.

Entrancing Graphic Mandalas   Anai Greog inspiration

Entrancing Graphic Mandalas   Anai Greog inspiration

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Entrancing Graphic Mandalas   Anai Greog inspiration

The Alluvial Valley of the Lower Mississippi River   Harold Fisk graphics

These incredible maps of the Mississippi River were created in 1944 by Cartographer Harold Fisk. In great detail he mapped the twisting and changing path of the river over time in these swirling rainbow colours. The result is the most amazing set of infographics presented in a beautiful way. The high resolution files can be downloaded from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Alluvial Valley of the Lower Mississippi River   Harold Fisk graphics

 

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The Alluvial Valley of the Lower Mississippi River   Harold Fisk graphics

Patternbank brings you the second instalment of our highlights from New York Fashion Week. Here we have selected designers showing the key print trends for Spring / Summer 2013. We will also be covering London Fashion Week, Milan and Paris in the next few weeks. See part 1 here.

Proenza Schouler SS2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 2 catwalks

Abstracted and Distressed / Photographic Landscapes / Graphic Impact / Patchwork Pieces

Proenza Schouler photos via Vogue.com

 

Diane Von Furstenberg SS2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 2 catwalks

Stylised Florals / Silhouettes / Large Scale Skins / Strong Graphics / Drawn Marks

Diane Von Furstenberg photos via vogue.com

 

Marc by Marc Jacobs SS2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 2 catwalks

Mix Matched Prints / Maasai-Inspired Checks / Gingham Mixes / Urban Graphics

Marc by Marc Jacobs photos via Vogue.com

 

Sophie Theallet SS2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 2 catwalks

Printed Motifs / Kaleidoscopic Effects / Brush Strokes / Dragonflies / Burn Orange / Iridescent Colour

Sophie Theallet photos via Vogue.com

 

Tory Burch SS2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 2 catwalks

Country Chic / Prairie Florals / Embroidered Folk / Tribal and Travel Mixes / Tie Dye Effects

Tory Burch photos via Vogue.com

 

Marc Jacobs SS2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 2 catwalks

Horizontal and Vertical Stripes / Circus Stripes / Psychedelic Curves / Checkerboard Squares / Stripes and Check Mix

Marc Jacobs photos via Vogue.com

 

J.mendel SS2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 2 catwalks

Rich Florals / Inky Watercolours / Floral Overlays  / Jewel Colours

J.Mendel photos via Vogue.com

 

Zero Maria Cornejo SS2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 2 catwalks

Mono-print and Woodblock Prints / Primitive Futuristic / Monochromatic Palette

Zero Maria Cornejo photos via Vogue.com

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 2 catwalks

Patternbank brings you the highlights from New York Fashion Week. This is the first instalment where we have selected designers showing key print trends for Spring / Summer 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. Part 2 now live – view it here.

Thakoon S/S 2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Chinoiserie Inspired – Heavy Brocades – Silhouette Foliage – Humming Birds – Canary Yellow

Thakoon photos via Vogue.com

 

Suno S/S 2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Floral Mixes – Foulard Pattern – Floral Sprigs – Country Chic – Metallic Sheen – Burnt Orange and Prairie Blue

Suno photos via Vogue.com

 

Phillip Lim S/S 2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Checked Overlays – Plaid Combined Florals – Cut-up Mixes – Allover Florals – Dark Backgrounds – Rock Chic

Phillip Lim photos via Vogue.com

 

Peter Som S/S 2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Clustered Ditsys – Bold Colour Combos – Abstract Florals – Faded Florals – Chevron Patterns

Peter Som photos via Vogue.com

 

Derek Lam S/S 2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Repeated Geometrics – Sportswear Chic – Crochet and Macrame Looks – Madras Checks and Plaids

Derek Lam photos via Vogue.com

 

Custo Barcelona S/S 2013

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

Bold Geometrics – Pattern Mix Ups – Textured Fabric Patchworks – Embroidered and Embellished – Neon Brights

Custo Barcelona photos via Fashionising.com

New York Fashion Week   Spring/Summer 2013   Print Highlights   Part 1 catwalks

CC Tapis   Innovating Tradition print pattern

Patternbank love these rugs by CC-Tapis, innotative in their design and colour they push the limits in their experimentation. CC-Tapis was created in 2001 by the Maison Chamszadeh, known in France for more than 40 years for the quality of its traditional carpets. A substantial number of the designs are produced using only vegetable dyes with 1200 different colours available. Different finishings are also possible such as loop, embossing or different heights of pile. The rugs from the Signature Collection are designed by a new generation of artists and designers. Check out their full collection at cc-tapis.com

CC Tapis   Innovating Tradition print pattern

 

CC Tapis   Innovating Tradition print pattern

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CC Tapis   Innovating Tradition print pattern

Jazmin Berakha   Multi Patterned Embroidery inspiration

Jazmin Berakha is a visual artist from Buenos Aires, Argentina – she painstakingly creates these beautiful embroideries exploring the possibilities of textiles in contemporary art. She has always been obsessed with colour-printed fabrics and this is evident in her work. Her meditative sowing process allows the artist time to painstakingly create these multi-patterned wonders. Check her website for many more beautiful creations. Tumblr.

Jazmin Berakha   Multi Patterned Embroidery inspiration

 

Jazmin Berakha   Multi Patterned Embroidery inspiration

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Jazmin Berakha   Multi Patterned Embroidery inspiration