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Temari – A Work of Art

By Patternbank On March 26, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank discovered these incredible Temari on Pinterest via Roger Yorke, a dealer of antique ethnic textiles, specialising in Japanese Kimonos and textiles. Check out his other inspiring boards while your there, he has a feast of inspiration. The Temari here are by Nana Akua’s Grandma who is in her 90′s! You can see more stunning examples of her work on Akua’s dedicated flickr page. Patternbank are in total admiration of the time and skill that must of gone into making these beautiful works of art. We are sure you’ll be inspired by the hundreds of patterns found in these embroidered wonders.

Images Distorted By Gasoline – Peter Hoffman

By Patternbank On March 24, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank are loving Peter Hoffman’s gasoline doused, photographic studies of Fox River. An Illinois based photographer, Hoffman’s work strives for a quiet, studied approach and in this vein, he is often hired to photograph sensitive subject matter. In this series Hoffman uses the backdrop of the Fox River as it meanders through Chicago. The negatives of these mesmerizing images were spray-coated in gasoline and then lit. The process was very hit and miss but we are sure you’ll agree the end visuals look amazing in colour, subject matter and texture. See more of Peter Hoffman’s work on his portfolio site peterghofman.com

Heather Patterson – Geographic Patterns in the Natural World

By Patternbank On March 22, 2013 · In Inspiration

Heather Patterson is interested in the imperfections in nature and how perfection can be found in discoveries of certain undisturbed randomness. By recreating geographic patterns and forms, her work finds simillarities with a topographical map and a grain of wood or the gnarls in a tree and veins in the human body. Patternbank love the structure and layering of different textures that can be found in her work, by such techniques as carving, dripping, melting or spraying the surface. You can see more of her work at heatherpatterson.30art.com.

Joanie Lemercier – Light Projection And 3D Mapping

By Patternbank On March 19, 2013 · In Inspiration

French visual artist Joanie Lemercier is a master of illusion with his 3D art and light trickery. With a background in graphic design he went on to form Antivj a team of visual artists specializing in audiovisual projects, installations and stage design, exhibiting at venues ranging from clubs to international galleries and festivals. Some of his personal work includes 3D paper and card pyramids attached to the wall creating a textural canvas’s onto which Lemercier projects light, animating his geometric landscape and tricking the eye. See his website for more inspiring projects.

Paris Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2013/14 – Print & Pattern Highlights – Part 2

By Patternbank On March 15, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you our final report from Paris A/W 2013/14 Fashion Week. In this second instalment we have selected designers showing key print trends for Autumn/Winter 2013/14. Now that the dust has settled and all the shows have finished we are busy working on our ‘Catwalk Print & Pattern Trend Report for Autumn/Winter 2013/14′. Our resident trend experts are scouring the thousands of incredible images we’ve seen and breaking down the key trends from the Catwalks of New York, London, Milan and Paris. Sign up to our Weekly Digest to be among the first to hear about this indispensable report.

Comme Des Garcons A/W 2013/14

Exuberant Floral Blooms – Regimented Pinstripes – Optical and Sculptured Constructions – Geometric Pattern Mixes – Houndstooth and Prince of Wales Checks – Psychedelic Pattern Plays

Comme Des Garcons photos via Vogue.co.uk

Valentino A/W 2013/14

Delftware Inspired – Bouquet Arrangements – Tonal Blue Palettes – Opulent Border Schemes – Tapestry and Wallpaper Looks

Valentino photos via Vogue.co.uk

Moncler Gamme Rouge A/W 2013/14

Arctic Landscapes – Printed Fur Effects – Ice and Cloud Prints – Textured and Marbled Skins – Snowflake and Crystal Glitterings – Ethereal Beauty

Moncler Gamme Rouge photos via Vogue.co.uk

Tsumori Chisato A/W 2013/14

Space and Dip-dying – Painterly Illustrative Style – Coral and Sea Creatures – Undersea Gardens – Quirky Mix-ups – Conversational Prints

Tsumori Chisato photos via Vogue.co.uk

John Galliano A/W 2013/14

Shadowed Foliage – Natural Elements – Graduation in Texture – Blurring and Distortion – Discovering Surfaces

John Galliano photos via Vogue.co.uk

Givenchy A/W 2013/14

Creative Print Mixes – Cut-up Graphics – Romany and Gypsy Re-worked – Spice Coloured Paisleys – Patchwork Mismatched

Givenchy photos via Vogue.co.uk

Maxime Simoens A/W 2013/14

Bleed and Watercolour Markings – Abstract Graphics – Bold Lines – Over Exposure and Soft Focus – Watery and Aquatic Movement

Maxime Simoens photos via Vogue.co.uk

Kenzo A/W 2013/14

Decorative Pattern Details – Indian Motifs – Ribbons and Braids – Embellished and Textured Reliefs – Intricate Jacquard Prints

Kenzo photos via Vogue.co.uk

Techno Sculptures – LaTurbo Avedon

By Patternbank On March 14, 2013 · In Inspiration

Patternbank are loving LaTurbo Avedon’s colourful digitally fractured creations. LA based, social media avatar and artist caught our eye recently with her amazing online computer generated pieces. Using various 3D rendering tools LaTurbo reinterprets photographs to create some mesmerizing digital imagery. See more of her work on her portfolio site turboavedon.com

Paris Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2013/14 – Print & Pattern Highlights – Part 1

By Patternbank On March 8, 2013 · In Catwalks

Patternbank brings you the highlights from Paris A/W 2013/14 Fashion Week. This is the first instalment where we have selected designers showing key print trends for Autumn/Winter 2013/14. Watch out for Part 2 which will follow shortly.

Chalayan A/W 2013/14

Painted Brushwork – Decaying Textures – Cracked Effects – Torn and Distressed Surfaces – Igneous Rock Prints – Peeling and Worn Paint

Chalayan photos via Vogue.co.uk

Dries Van Noten A/W 2013/14

William Morris Inspired Prints – Distressed Textured Surfaces – Opulent Paisley Motifs – Old Fashioned Cricket Blazer Stripes – Fringes and Feathers – Delicate Floral Engravings

Dries Van Noten photos via Vogue.co.uk

Lanvin A/W 2013/14

Shadowed Insect Prints – Silhouetted Simplicity – Botanical Engravings – Large Scale Single Blooms

Lanvin photos via vogue.co.uk

Balenciaga A/W 2013/14

Shiny and Cracked Surfaces – Tonal and Monochromatic – Fractured and Earthquake Markings – Mottled and Marbled – Black and White Palettes

Balenciaga photos via Vogue.co.uk

Maison Martin Margiela A/W 2013/14

Over-scaled Paint Brush Marks – Fractured Slogan Graphics – Pieced Together Patchwork – Heavy Yarn Creations – Macrame and knitted

Maison Martin Margiela photos via Vogue.co.uk

Issey Miyake A/W 2013/14

Tartan Variations – Colour-blocked Plaids – Pixellated Palettes – Technicolor Stripes – Chequered Patterns

Issey Miyake photos via Vogue.co.uk

Sonia Rykiel A/W 2013/14

Creative Motifs – Shadowed Imagery – Subtle Over-lays – Variations in Scale Play – Simplified Pattern – Minimal Colour use

Sonia Rykiel photos via Vogue.co.uk

Manish Arora A/W 2013/14

Tribal Psychedelic – Fused Photographic Landscapes and Skys – New Age Tribal Prints - Engineered Layouts – Fading and Merging Imagery

Manish Arora phots via Vogue.co.uk

Première Vision + Indigo – Spring/Summer 2014 – Print Trend Report PDF Download

By Patternbank On March 4, 2013 · In Trend Forecasts

In this new extensive PDF report, Patternbank brings you the essential Spring/Summer 2014 print trend information seen at February’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 report brings you the key print trend insights from the show, making this report an indispensable intelligence tool for your seasonal print developments.

12 Première Vision print trends for Spring/Summer 2014
47 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence
Over 130 on trend hand-picked images
Indigo Salon Spring/Summer 2014 Print Trend Themes
Première Vision Colour trends for S/S 2014 with TCX Pantone references
Clean and visually inspiring layout
£25 (approx. $38) via PayPal

This 47 page report includes 12 inspirational print trends :-

Contemporary Ikats / Tribal Geometries / Earth & Cracks / Ready for Flight / Fantastic Aqua Life / Fantastic Safari / Horizon Lines/ Stripy Flowers / Exotic Aviary / Folkloric Mix / Strong Shadows / Teeming Vegetation

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 Spring/Summer 2014. This new improved PDF report will be your essential seasonal aid for your new print developments and colour direction.

£25 (approx. $38) via PayPal

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