Ikat prints have been at the forefront of mainstream fashion for several seasons now, and continue to inspire designers, even at the runway level. The primitive hand and global sensibility of these simple motifs make them both universal and able to transcend typical seasonal parameters. You can never have enough of these prints in your collection.
Matthew Williamson, Baja East, Pam & Gela all via Style.com
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The bohemian look has been going strong for a several seasons now, and from what we are seeing on the runway this spring it won’t be fading away anytime soon. With influences from all over the globe and a penchant for mixing various dense and ornate motifs, the bohemian babe is no wall flower. For additional research on how to master the mixed boho trend, also see the new collections from print-mixing pros Duro Olowu and Anna Sui.
Etro, Preen Line, Just Cavalli all via Style.com
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While there’s nothing necessarily groundbreaking about this one, a good monochromatic tribal geometric group is essential for your Spring 2015 collection. Experiment with scale and technique for ways to keep this trend looking fresh. Check out the spring shows from L.A.M.B., Adam Lippes, Nanette Lepore, and Ulla Johnson for more great examples.
Pam & Gela, Temperley London, Tory Burch all via Style.com
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