Trend | Textured Patterns

MSGM

MSGM

Marni


Prints go three dimensional with jewels, rope and fabric adding an extra layer of depth to surfaces. View more here.

Trend | Midnight Romance

SS14 - Alice + Olivia | Zimmerman | Sally LaPointe | Tocca 

Romance abounds on the runway for Spring/Summer 2014. Soft, flowing fabrics with blooms in varying sizes and applications take center stage. We mentioned the dark floral trend for winter but from the looks of it, this direction is here to stay! Check out more trends here.

SS14 - Calla | BCBG Max Azria | Jen Kao

Trend | Dark Florals

Topshop

clockwise - Christopher Kane | Topshop | Alexander McQueen | Topshop

Get ready for winter with a dose of moody florals in dark shades.

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.

Print Trend | Windowpane

Escada | Sportmax | Chanel

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

Print Trend | Succulent Scene

topshop | stephen eichhorn | candela | tim barber

Infuse some heat into your designs by adding bouquets of succulents with pops of color.

Trend | Dry & Cracked

Rankin | Due | Viktor & Rolf AW13 | Balenciaga AW13 

Add some heat to your designs as prints turn dry and cracked for AW13.

Trend | Brocade

Kenzo AW13 | Dries Van Noten AW13

Patterns take on a dimensional effect as the love for brocade continues. Look to Chinoiserie or the Art Deco movement for inspiration.

AW13 | Eastern Opticals

Etro AW13

Eastern themes continue to weave themselves throughout collections for AW13. Etro's mix of Tibetan inspired artwork overlaid with optical geometrics creates a fresh take on this trend. See more here.

Trend | Animal Skins Continue

A Détacher x 2 | Balmain | A Détacher

There's no stopping the animal print trend. With the onset of the AW13 womenswear collections, we're seeing even more interpretations of this direction including inky cowhide spots in the shape of continents to geometric giraffe shapes. But, our favorite has to be the textural photographic fur prints from A Détacher. They're purr-fect!

Trend | Animal Skins

Christopher Kane | Louis Vuitton

Christopher Kane | Burberry Prorsum | Balenciaga

The leopard print is still on the loose but instead of a graphic interpretation try softening the edges with brush strokes. Likewise, opt for tonal palettes for a more sophisticated feel like those at Louis Vuitton or the textured knits at Christopher Kane.

Trend Guide | Spring 14

Looking for the latest trends in print and color? Look no further than Pattern People's new guide for Spring/Summer 14. Inside, you'll find 28 pages of trends like Futurism, Ornate Craft, Passion Statements, Style Mix and Color Trends. Check it out here.

Trends | Bomber Jackets

Burberry Prorsum, Gucci, Marc Jacobs

Patterned bombers aren't just for the ladies. Menswear gets an equal dose of designs ranging from conversational prints to bombastic florals with a dash of vintage inspired geometrics thrown in the mix.

Top Ten Print Trends for AW12/13

Need a little inspiration as you wrap up your Fall collection? Pattern People picks their top ten print trends for AW12/13.

1. TAPESTRY - Woven-looking dense designs in scenics, florals and ornamentals.
2. PAINTERLY STRIPES - An update to the hard-edge stripe of late, this hand drawn interpretation brings a softer look to the continuing trend.
3. CROSS STITCH - Crafty-looking cross stitch inspired by Eastern and Northern Europe.

4. BIG BLOOMS - Larger than life florals make an impact in bold form.
5. THE SILK ROAD - Asian ceramics and other artisan crafts influence this direction which mixes traditions from China to Turkey.6. PRE WAR PRINTS - Tossed florals and conversational prints take on a decidedly late 30s/early 40s feel.
7. GO FOR BAROQUE - Ornamentation abounds in curls and swirls.
8. INDONESIAN INSPIRATION - Indonesian textile techniques such as batik, wood block and hand painting influence this direction.
9. COLOR BLOCK - Bold and bright, there is no stopping the visual impact of this trend.
10. OPPOSITES ATTRACT - Opposing shapes and contrasting colors are paired to create optical vibrations.
And if you're ready for Spring 13 trends, check out our recently released print guide featuring inspirational directions and beautiful layouts.

Trend | Dots

background Liberty Fabric, model Pixie Market, shoes Acne, hosiery Bebaroque, headband Jennifer Ouellette, minipack Comme des Garcons

collage by turnedout, photo via styleontrack

We're seeing spots everywhere...and no, we're not feeling dotty. Black, white, navy, and gold – every shade appears to be represented. Choose your favorite and become part of the spot revolution.

SS11 + Resort | Scenics

Akris, Miharayasuhiro x 2, Akris, photo: Castricum

If you can't take a holiday next Summer, put on a romantic sunset print or a harbor image and dream away. Look for scenic prints appearing on both menswear and womenswear next Spring and Summer covering all aspects of the earth from land to sea.

SP10 MARKETPLACE | Wallflowers

A perennial spring favorite, floral prints appear on a range of products this season from suitcases to shoes. With a vintage feel, these whimsical tea party prints work well with the sun bleached palette that is currently sweeping away the dark cobwebs of winter wear.

1. Lace Floral Jacket - H & M

2. Wiltshire Print Suitcase - Liberty

3. Bleached Rose Print Denim - Topshop

4. Floral Lace Up Shoes - Urban Outfitters

5. Meadow Print Hotpants - Topshop

AW10 | Marni

Marni, 70s wallpaper

70s wallpaper, Marni

Not one to shy away from bold patterns, Marni's fall collection features an array of seventies inspired prints in dusty shades of chocolate, raspberry, ox blood, ocher and powder blue. These designs are sure to make a bold statement come next autumn in the otherwise predominantly black palette typical of winter wear.

AW10 | Patchwork

Louise Gray, vintage 1930s crazy quilt

vintage quilt made from denim, Erdem, Peter Pilotto

Michael van der Ham, Mary Katrantzou, vintage flour sack quilt

Although there is talk that we're slowly moving out of our current recession, one can't help feeling a bit of nostalgia for previous times of hardships. Patching together fabric - from flour sacks to denim - has been a common practice in bygone eras. Could it be that designers this season are responding to this and are creating a modern interpretation? At any rate, you can have your pick of styles varying from Louise Gray's bold ethnic concoctions to the more sophisticated montage by Erdem, or choose a romantic floral as composed by Michael van der Ham, Mary Katrantzou or Rodarte.

PRINT TRENDS AW10 | Texture

Threeasfour x 3, Chris Benz

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Rodarte

Using texture to create patterns, designers this season loop lanky cables, dangling fringe and lace-like layers into three dimensional designs. Both Marc by Marc Jacobs and Rodarte dip into the Victorian era with lady-like lace and crochet references in tea stained colors. While on the other side of the spectrum, Threeasfour and Chris Benz bring a darker, more textural interpretation. The ever famous Cosby sweater, which has re-emerged as an influence across fashion the last few seasons, reappears again. Although inspired by alchemy, Threeasfour's collection has a slightly reminiscent feel to Bill's woven wonders...that is if they had been dipped in gold, copper or lead.