TRENDS // PATTERNBANK PRINT REND REPORT - PART 1 A/W 2015-16

Here is Patternbank's latest Print & Pattern Trend Report for Autumn/Winter 2015/16.  Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  Go here to view and purchase the report.

This version of our indispensable print trend report for Autumn/Winter 2015/16 comes with 64 hand-picked exclusive hi-res stock print designs from the Patternbank Studio, our revolutionary new online textile design studio. Each design is chosen to fit perfectly with one of our 8 strong directional print trend stories.

The PDF contains eight print trends that have been divided into mood boards, print direction pages and colour palette-inspiration pages, complete with TCX Pantone references. Our mood boards set the scene with imagery chosen to create an atmosphere for the trend; our print direction pages break down the mood and focus on inspirational print direction visuals to offer you a concise reference. All images are credited for your convenience, providing the opportunity to further your research on key trends.

• 8 key print trends for Autumn/Winter 2015/16

• 64 hi-res hand picked ready to use stock prints from the Patternbank Studio

• Expanded 54 page PDF with linked thumbnails of all 64 textile designs

• Seasonal print mood & print direction pages for each trend

• Colour breakdowns for each print trend with TCX Pantone references

 Some of the incredible designs and designers included are:

Persian Carpet by Simonetta De Simone, Wrap 1 by Zulkarneyn, Buttercream Roses byMarianna Shomero, Rose Daube by Janie Murphy, Tie Dye With Flowers by EJDesigner,Crocodile Color Skin by Erceylanus, Mix Match by Rocolle Clémentine, Rumble in the Jungle byAdrianna Thomas, Ficus Camo Print by Aina Martinez Snape, Mirrored Rainforest by Maria Giannakakis, Birds Eye Diamond Stripe by Gwyn Marathas, Digitalis Love by Elena Mileva-Krasteva, Hexagon Rosette by Garth Simmons, Pixel Explosion Cityscape by Mindaugas Patapas, Trace by Nina Zulian, Geo Abstract by Kerrie Cauvin, Blue Green Pattern byVelvetgoldmine

TRENDS // A+A VISION - PRINT TRENDS A/W 2015-16

A +A Vision, Print Trends for the A/W 15-16 is dedicated to prints for the fashion and interior decor.  The book is complete with 6 trend themes with inspirational all-over prints, fabric swatches and yarns.   Go here to order your copy.

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PRINT + PATTERN TREND REPORT . A/W 2014-15

Here is Patternbank's latest Print & Pattern Trend Report for Autumn/Winter 2014/15.  Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  Go here to view and purchase the report. 

In this report Patternbank delivers the key Autumn/Winter 2014/15 print and pattern trends seen at the recent New York, London, Paris and Milan Runway shows. Our trend team have analysed all the relevant designers collections to capture the seasonal key print trends and colour stories from the shows. This handy report brings you the key print insights making this report an essential tool for your seasonal print and pattern developments.

• 11 print trend stories for Autumn/Winter 2014/15

• 38 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence

• Over 200 on trend hand-picked images

• Covers New York, London, Paris & Milan A/W 2014/15 shows

• 4 colour trends for Autumn/Winter 2014/15

• $50 via PayPal

This 38 page report includes 11 inspirational print trends :

Arts & Crafts / Wing Detail / Constructed & Colour Blocked / Crazy Cartoons / Heraldry & Badges / High Contrast / Paint Splatters / Photographic Blow-Ups / Over the Rainbow / Stars & Spots / Whimsical Animals

[ INSPIRATIONS PRINT + PATTERN ] KUKKA by Laura Luchtman - A/W 2015-16 CAMO CHAMELEON

FV contributor Laura Luchtman from Kukka  [INSPIRATIONS + PRINT ] series. Laura's background is in the field of Surface/Textile Design and Fashion Illustration and specializes in Bodyfashion.  Note her very own print design on the bottom of the trend board.  Visit her site Kukka.com. 

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - NYFW PRINT + PATTERN HIGHLIGHTS AW14/15

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Patternbank brings you their key print highlight report on the recent New York A/W 2014/15 Fashion shows. 

Go here for Part I and here for Part II New York Fashion Week Print and Pattern Fall 2014 highlights for their full reports.

    THAKOON   

Vivid Technicolour Blooms – Super Scale Placement Prints – Ikat Applied Florals – Applique and Embroidered Looks – Brush-mark Stripes – Soft Plaids – High Contrast Pattern – Colour Blocked Panels – Pattern Mix-ups – Asymmetrical Layouts

   MARA HOFFMAN   


Graphic Checkerboard Prints – Moroccan Textile References – Engineered Star Prints – Bedouin Jewellery Patterns – Egyptian Camel Motifs – Complex  Ethnic Arrangements – Monochromatic and Optical

   BAND OF OUTSIDERS   


Painterly Brush-mark Florals – Cartoon Popcorn Prints – Offset Patterns – Floral Clusters – Background Colour Graduation – Ditzy Florals – Tromp L’oeil Tricks – Dark backgrounds – Artistic Floral Paintings

   MISSONI   

Abstract Rock Star Images – Marbleised Jacquard Pattern – Abstract Kaleidoscopic Effects – High Contrast Pattern – Marble and Textured Surfaces – Mashed-up Prints – Contrasting Scale – Earth’s Surface

   NICOLE MILLER   


Complex Feather Prints – Kaleidoscope Pattern build-ups – Dark Studies – Graduated and Merging Pattern  - Blurring and Distortion – Damask Florals – Distorted Ikat – Peacock Feathers

   PETER SOM   

Midnight Carnation Blooms – Bouquet Placement Prints – Motion Blurs – Border Pattern Mixes – Graduation in Texture – Herringbone and Check Mixes – Tonal and Monochromatic – Orange Colour Bursts

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PRINT TREND REPORT NO. 2 - SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Below is a preview of their Print Trend Report Part II Spring/Summer 2015.  You can order their report here and for Part I here.

These eight print trends have been divided into mood boards, print direction pages and colour palette-inspiration pages, complete with TCX Pantone references. Our mood boards set the scene with imagery chosen to create an atmosphere for the trend; our print direction pages break down the mood and focus on inspirational print direction visuals to offer you a concise reference. All images are credited for your convenience, providing the opportunity to further your research on key trends.

• 8 key print trends for Spring/Summer 2015

• Over 36 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence

• Over 170 on trend hand-picked colour images

• Seasonal print mood & print direction pages for each trend

• Colour breakdowns for each print trend with TCX Pantone references

• £40 (approx. $65) via PayPal

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

[ INSPIRATIONS PRINT + PATTERN ] KUKKA by Laura Luchtman - SS 2015 SHIBORI

FV contributor Laura Luchtman from Kukka  [INSPIRATIONS + PRINT ] series. Laura's background is in the field of Surface/Textile Design and Fashion Illustration and specializes in Bodyfashion.  Visit her site Kukka.com. 

TRENDS // SPLASH LIMITED - SPRING 15 PRINT TRENDS

Splash Limited Design Studios who is based in New York City is a full service art studio and agency providing services for the fashion and home industry over the last 25 years. They have serviced thousands of designers from Abercrombie to Oscar de la Renta with fresh original and custom artwork, print ready files, digital fabric printing and more.  They have recently added a new service, s.l.i.d.e providing 24/7 a revolutionary website giving you the hottest forecasted print trends.  To learn more about them and their services, go here.  Below is their Print and Graphics Report for the Spring 2015 season.

TRENDS // PATTERNBANK - PRINT AND PATTERN FALL 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Patternbank is an exceptionally great resource with over 20 years in the print, graphics and fashion industry. Their global research brings you essential inspiration ideas for graphics, prints and patterns, making Patternbank a valuable resource and intelligence tool for any business, designer or buyer.  To stay informed of their reports, sign up for the Patternbank Weekly Digest here.  

Patternbank brings you their key print highlights from the Pre Fall 2014 collections. Even though these pre season collections are not as print heavy as other seasons, there are still some interesting developments that caught their eye.

Go here for Part I and here for Part II Print and Pattern Fall 2014 highlights.

    THAKOON   

Fractured Geometrics – Plaid Exploration – Twisted Classics – Herringbone-esque Pattern - Mixed Pattern - Modern Floral Use

   ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO 

Crazed Pattern – Textural Allover Prints  - Monochromatic Colour  - Modern Tie-Dye Effects – Brushed Movement – Overprinted and Masked Pattern

   THAKOON   

Micro Pattern – Asymmetric Prints - Simplified Florals – Bold Graphic Repetitions – Simple Form

    FENDI    
Solid Colour Placement - Dip-dyed Ombré Look – Masculin Colour Blocking – Weave and Texture Mixes – Oversew Effects

   NICOLE MILLER   
Plaid and Floral Combinations – Geometric Embellishment – Native Funk & Flash Inspiration – Indian Embroidery – Crazed texture with Soft Plaid – Dip Dye – Boho Pattern Mixes

    MISSONI   

Textured Repeats – Intense Pattern Build-ups – Linear Doodle Repeats – Irregular Stripe Forms

[ INSPIRATIONS PRINT + PATTERN ] KUKKA by Laura Luchtman - SS 2015 WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

FV contributor Laura Luchtman from Kukka  [INSPIRATIONS + PRINT ] series. Laura's background is in the field of Surface/Textile Design and Fashion Illustration and specializes in Bodyfashion.  Visit her site Kukka.com. 

TRENDS // PATTERN PEOPLE - PRINT AND COLOR TREND GUIDE . S/S 2015

Pattern People is a surface design studio founded by designers Claudia Brown and Jessie Whipple Vickery. Their studio provides a collection of thousands of ready-made print designs available for immediate use on apparel, paper products, beauty packaging, accessories, interiors and more.  They are also available for commissioned design and can develop to your project's specifications. 

Below are print inspirations curated on their blog, Inky Ikats and Tribal Mixing curated by Bekah Hilleson. 

You can also now download their latest Spring 2015 Print and Color Trend Guide  here to help you with your seasonal design process. This report features 8 key print trends, color trends with TCX Pantone reference and over 250 inspirational images. for $68.

   INKY IKATS   

Mirrored textures made to look like ethnic woven patterns.  

Misha Nonoo | Rebecca Minkoff | Cover Magazine | Blumarine

   TRIBAL MIXING   

Mix and match tribal inspired prints from Missoni, Mara Hoffman and others. 

Mara Hoffman | Missoni S/S 14 | Woman Madame Figaro Magazine | Missoni