We are such big fans of this bold, colorful trend that has been going strong for well over a year. Traditionally, color blocking originates more from the side of fashion design and sewing construction rather than textiles, but there’s no reason you can’t incorporate this look into your print designs. It’s even a little like the collage / Matisse trend that’s been growing in popularity, although more simplified and dramatically enlarged. Be sure to check out the Resort collections from Missoni, Roland Mouret, and Prabal Gurung for additional examples on how to apply this look to your own designs.
Novis, Jonathan Simkhai, Roksanda Ilincic all via Style.com
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When designing florals for your next Resort collection, consider the bold bloom as a good place to start. These high contrast, stylized florals keep things simple by using a larger scale and few repeating elements.
Rebecca Taylor, Chloé, Antonio Marras all via Style.com
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Moving right along in our series of posts highlighting the most important Resort 2015 runway trends, we have abstract, painterly brush stroke prints. Keeping the color palette minimal or subdued will give designs a more sophisticated feel to an otherwise youthful and chaotic trend.
Piazza Sempione, Barbara Bui, Prabal Gurung all via Style.com
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As both animal skins and novelty prints have been growing in popularity over the last few seasons, it makes perfect sense that butterflies would reemerge as a Resort print trend. Whether presented as small and cute, or enlarged and abstracted, the intricate and colorful patterns found inside of their wings can be stylized to work within a wide range of markets.
Valentino, Matthew Williamson, Temperley London all via Style.com
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You guys. If you haven’t been over to Society6 recently just stop what you’re doing and go over there right now (ok, or after you finish this post). They have added so many great new products to their catalog recently, from clocks to shower curtains to muscle tanks, with the most recent addition of queen and king sized duvet covers! This means you can dress yourself and your home in cool, artsy designs from top to bottom. I can attest to the quality of their products because I use their mugs, pillows and tote bags on a daily basis. And not to brag, but I am the envy of all the bag boys at the grocery stores, I promise you that.
So take a minute to peruse the Aaryn West shop over at Society6 and treat yourself to something nice. You’ll feel good about it because everything they make is made in the United States. Or maybe just because everyone likes to have new stuff.
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