Therese Rawsthorne’s collection for Spring Summer 2012 was based on a photograph of a Japanese prostitute taken in Nagoya by Shomei Tomatshu in 1958. Centred on this theme of Japanese modernity and femininity Therese’s prints were inspired by fallen autumn leaves, known as koyo. In Japan, the fallen leaves of Autumn are what cherry blossoms… Read more »
Romance Was Born is known for their love for Australiana, but this season they went in a different direction – in more ways than one. For their Spring Summer 2012 collection, shown at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Marvel Comics was their none-too-subtle theme, conceptualised with bold graphic prints comprised of the familiar faces of The Hulk… Read more »
We were beginning to despair that the beautiful illustrated prints of Swash were no more. After a period of inaction on their website they are back with a brand new site – a true reflection of their work and well worth a visit (as you scroll up their prints become animated!). Each garment from the… Read more »
Digital print vanguard Josh Goot, has released the lookbook for his Spring Summer 2012 collection. Floral reflections of budding orchids and blushing roses are placed on the familiar Goot-style structured skirts, dresses and tops, with a mix of baroque print paneling.
Laurence Airline is a Parisian-based menswear label that is not only inspired by ethnic textiles, but works to promote and encourage responsible manufacturing practices with local African communities. Their AW 2012 collection is a anomalous mix of Japanese polka dots, Scottish plaid and wax-printed peacock feathers, constructed at their workshop on the Ivory Coast. Designer… Read more »
“Vision Quest” is a print-powered editorial for the March 2012 US edition of Vogue, shot by Peter Lindbergh. And, of course, we love it!
Russian fashion designer and street style blogger’s darling du jour Vika Gazinskaya has created a unique assortment of print art for her spring/summer collection 2012 – coloured crayon scribble patches, luminous lime green parrots, illusory hand-illustrated jewels and frenetic charcoal scribbles. Against her sleek couture creations the prints add a sense of fun.
Paisley is one of the most iconic and recognisable prints. The paisley motif originated in Kashmir, India, where it is known as the symbol of fertility, taken from the early shoots of the date palm. The design became very popular in Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, in the mid-1700s. Original paisley shawls from Kashmir,… Read more »
It’s is rare for a menswear label to consider itself print-based – digitally print-based for that matter. London-based label Agi & Sam is the product of ex-Alexander McQueen interns Agape Mdumulla and Sam Cotton. Sam completed a illustration degree, while Agi graduated with a degree in fashion design, thus a label with a print focus… Read more »
It’s always exciting to see designers putting digital printing to the test! Dries van Noten took it up a notch for his spring/summer 2012 collection incorporating custom prints of 18th century landscape etchings, Redouté’s rose botanicals, jungle scapes, butterfly wings and macro flowers, alongside the work of contemporary photographer James Reeve. Van Noten commissioned the… Read more »
It is not often that designers cite references that date back further than 20th century. For Nicolas Ghesquière medieval stained-glass windows were the source of inspiration for his spring/summer 2012 collection for Balenciaga. Textured with painterly brush strokes in regal colours, with a solid breast pocket, the prints were a nod to the label’s Spanish… Read more »
The spring/summer collections are always blooming with floral prints – we think Erdem did it best… Both luscious and fragile, flowers are the symbol of femininity. Blossoming marigolds, roses and delphiniums in cornflower blue and butter yellow emblazoned Erdem’s spring/summer 2012 collection of slimming pencil skirts, sleek dresses, shorts and camisoles. Erdem is a label… Read more »