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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

Collage Meets Pattern – Madame Gilles

By Patternbank On November 13, 2012 · In Inspiration

These amazing collaged masterpieces are the creative work of Montreal based artist Madame Gilles. Her cut and paste work has been popping up around the streets of Montreal lately and Patternbank are loving her intense pattern and photo entangled work. Check out more of Madame Gilles work on her inspiring collage pieces on Tumblr.

Affordable Art Fair London – Artist Highlights

By Patternbank On November 3, 2012 · In Inspiration

The Patternbank team visited London’s Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park last weekend. The Affordable Art Fair’s formula is simple, yet unique: a relaxed, inspiring environment and lots of good quality contemporary art. In this post we give a quick snapshot of our favorite finds whilst walking the show. Check the website for dates and info on other global cities that the fair is visiting.

Maira Rivans (Liberty Gallery)

Jane Sampson (Liberty Gallery)

Graham Erwin – Stylised Illustration Work

By Patternbank On November 1, 2012 · In Inspiration

In Halloween Mood, the Patternbank team thought we’d share these unique and stylish illustrations. Graham Erwin, a designer, illustrator and screen printer based in Columbus, Ohio. His work is a real mix of crafted linear illustrations and precise studied detail. Check out more of his work on his portfolio site grahamerwin.com and learn more about his recent exhibitions on his blog.

Collage Art Chaos – Marco Migani

By Patternbank On October 22, 2012 · In Inspiration

These captivating optical collages are the work of Marco Migani aka Inserirefloppino. Italian artist Migani, combines great colours, optical pattern and geometric shapes in his cut and sprayed pieces. Patternbank love the playful aspect of the urban and rural landscapes which have been chopped and twisted to create mesmerizing patterns.

Trend Prediction – Spring/Summer 2014 – Monochromatic Marks

By Patternbank On October 17, 2012 · In Trend Forecasts

Bold Brush-marks / Horizontal Stripes / Inky Black / Saturated Colour / Watercolour Washes / Mono-prints / Nature Inspired / Drippy Textures / Styles Mixed

Sean Scully Othne Titel, Jose Parla R.I.P Khali Al Hazawi, Fred Friedrich, Chalayan S/S 2013 photo via fashionising.com, Junyi Wu, Seán Cotter Monochrome View, Ritsuko Ozeki Long Skirt, Klaus Merkel

Catwalk Print Trends – Spring/Summer 2013 – Part 2

By Patternbank On October 16, 2012 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you Part 2 of its final round up of all the outstanding prints we’ve seen at the recent Spring Summer 2013 catwalk shows from New York, London, Milan and Paris. Here we have compiled the key print trends for the coming season. You can view Part 1 here.

World Traveller

Oriental Origins / Hand-painted Florals / Vivid Colour / Indian Jewelled Prints / Magpie Mixes / Stylish Tie-Dye / Folk Inspired / Pictorial Prints

Etro, Manish Arora, Anna Sui, Tory Burch, Tsumori Chisato, Dolce & Gabbana. All photos via Vogue.co.uk

Snakeskin Mix

One Colour Mono-Print Snakeskin / Over scaled Snakeskin / Blurring Effects / Shiny Surfaces / Space Dyed Snakeskin / Pattern Mixes / Ornate Imagery Mix

Zadig & Voltaire, Erdem, Valentino, Proenza Schouler, Preen, Roberto Cavalli. All photos via Vogue.co.uk

Single Blooms

Painted Studies / Single Stem Flower heads / Limited Colour Use / Spaced Repeats / Graphic Sketches / Tonal Colours / Large petal Shapes

Raleigh, Anna Sui, Tsumori Chisato, Naeem Khan, Suno, Dries Van Noten. All photos via Vogue.co.uk

Graphic Illustrated

Baroque Embellished Print / Animal and Jewellery Motifs / Intricate Drawn Patterns / Fresh White Backgrounds / Metallic Iridescent Pastels / Novelty Prints

Manish Arora, Mara Hoffman, Mary Katrantzou, Suno, Jean Charles de Castelbajac. All photos via Vogue.co.uk

Circus Fun

Grid-like Checks / Checkerboard Mixes / Harlequin Use / Retro Pop-art References / Horizontal Painterly Stripes / Bold Stripes / Picasso Inspired

Louis Vuitton, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Balmain, Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Aquilano Rimondi. All photos via Vogue.co.uk

Mathematical Pattern Structures – Huang Qi Lin

By Patternbank On October 15, 2012 · In Print + Pattern

Patternbank are loving Huang Qi Lin’s geometry and mathematical fueled visual structures. These mesmerizing artworks explore the scientific beauty of maths through typography and linear form. The ‘Eureka’ branding project for Elaine Wong includes three sections: Eureka Ornament, Eureka Pattern & Eureka Type. Check out more of Huang Qi Lin’s work at the Chinese Designers Union CDA.