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
Background print © Aaryn West
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
Background print © Aaryn West
Spring bling meets safari swing in this week’s eclectic, yet girly color story. I’ve never been one for bows and pearls, so if a cute dress and heels are on the menu, it’s likely you’ll also find me with some combination of funky accessories to lighten the mood. Perhaps my style has a sense of humor? I mean, was I the only one watching Ugly Betty thinking she usually looked pretty cute??
Here’s a trend I’m happy to see any season, and the below designers certainly do not disappoint. From Egypt to Africa to South American, tribal motifs take on a variety of forms among this popular Spring ’12 trend.
