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Tosha Albor – Primordial Expression

By Patternbank On October 7, 2012 · In Inspiration

These amazingly powerful, experimental drawings and paintings are the creations of Tosha Albor. Tosha is a visual artist born in Manila and currently based in San Francisco. She completed a BTEC in Fine Art at the University for the Creative Arts in Canterbury, UK. In her work she embrasses the act of construction and deconstruction, with the addition of mark-making and free flowing narratives being another important factor driving her paintings. See more of her work on her site toshaalbor.com

Elizabeth Lecourt – Les Robes Geographiques

By Patternbank On October 2, 2012 · In Inspiration

Initially started as a series of sketches in 2002, Elizabeth Lecourt has developed ‘Les Robes Geographques’ into a collection of garments created from folded maps to represent the wearer’s habitat and identity. Born in Oloron Saint Marie, France in 1972, Lecourt has spent many years studying in the U.K. at both Central St. Martins and the R.C.A. Her work also includes drawings , embroidery and paintings which can be viewed on her website.

‘Pour, Drip, Spill, Spray…’ – Suzanna Fields

By Patternbank On October 1, 2012 · In Inspiration

Suzanna Fields explores the spontaneity of paint through a combination of innovative experimental techniques, “I extrude, pour, drip, spill, spray, cut up, brush on and draw with paint and ink in my paintings”, to create these huge scale pieces. Interactions between paints ad inks create pieces full of organic depth, texture and vibrant patterns. See more of her work at suzannafields.com

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

Unconventional Pixelated Portraits – WorkByKnight

By Patternbank On September 27, 2012 · In Inspiration

We’ve seen a massive trend in the use of objects to build visual images and photographic portraits. The Patternbank team spotted these amazing unconventional portraits recently. Artist Guy Whitby, aka WorkByKnight(WBN) is the creative mastermind behind these mesmerizing visual statements. Using anything from crochet elements, keyboard keys and discarded buttons to recreate celebrities, paintings, landscapes and animals in these hands on art pieces.

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

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

By Patternbank On September 20, 2012 · In Catwalks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Giles photos via Fashionising.com

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

By Patternbank On September 17, 2012 · In Catwalks

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

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

Proenza Schouler photos via Vogue.com

Diane Von Furstenberg SS2013

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

Diane Von Furstenberg photos via vogue.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs SS2013

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

Marc by Marc Jacobs photos via Vogue.com

Sophie Theallet SS2013

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

Sophie Theallet photos via Vogue.com

Tory Burch SS2013

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

Tory Burch photos via Vogue.com

Marc Jacobs SS2013

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

Marc Jacobs photos via Vogue.com

J.mendel SS2013

Rich Florals / Inky Watercolours / Floral Overlays / Jewel Colours

J.Mendel photos via Vogue.com

Zero Maria Cornejo SS2013

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

Zero Maria Cornejo photos via Vogue.com

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