Print Trends | Abstract Textures

 FOREGROUND Piazza Sempione, Chloe BACKGROUND Givenchy, Yigal Azrouël, Rochas

The Resort collections feature an array of small scale prints – from African inspired at Rochas to dots and florals at Givenchy – which become abstract and textural at this reduced size. Try miniaturizing your designs to achieve the look.

Pattern Inspiration | Japanese Ikat

Portland-based label Crazy Wind is run by Chiyo Takahashi, who sources Kasuri fabrics straight from Japan. Her line got us excited to look at other indigo dyed ikats, and we found lots of great examples, as seen above.

Color | Tropical Heat

Frederike Helwig | Dries Van Noten | Oyster Magazine

Balance your summer prints with a pop of jungle green.

Print Trend | Windowpane

Escada | Sportmax | Chanel

Take a break from all over patterns and create a clean line.

Trend | Punk Update

Chanel Resort 2014 | Marc Nagtzaam | Poster Wall | Kazimir Malevich

Linear marks, paint and tape hint at early Punk but when layered on feathers or fabric, the look feels fresh. More here.

Pattern Inspiration | Cork

 Stilletos, Christian Louboutin | Bag, Kate Spade | Sneakers, Nike

Cork provides a nice textural inspiration, especially when inlaid with bits of color or gold.

Color | Sunset

Philippe-Albert Lefebvre | Vince | Tung Walsh | Keith Sonnier

Sherbet sunsets and cool shades of concrete create an urban palette.