Spring and Summer Print Trends 2013 ~ Part 2

Hi ladies, I am following on from my initial print summary of the Spring and Summer Print Trends 2013 where I focused on Geometry (Spots, Squares, Stripes and Splicing). This time the trend details of the remaining two groups are Nature & Global.

NATURE = natural beauty in floral and reptile designs giving us a great colour palette

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Monotone flowers

mono flowers

Left: Dorothy Perkins Spot Floral Top $30 // Top Shop Black Underwired Swimsuit $57 // Sasha Handbag Stain Flowers Evening Clutch Was $44 Now $30 // Middle: Madewell Linen & Silk Tank $60 // Top Shop Silk Flower Trousers by Unique $67.08 // Right: Guess by Marciano Gianna Sunglasses $155 // Dorothy Perkins Daisy Print Tee Dress $62 // L’Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara $22 // Marc Jacobs Daisy Fragrance $97.01

Go big! Giant statement florals were shown at Anna Sui & Chloe. Just be aware to watch for the placement on your body as this can be a visually enlarging look.

Cluster bouquet

clusterLeft: Alexon Flower Fascinator $76 // Club L Flower Painted Prom Dress Was $126. 82 Now $57.98 // Limedrop Tote/Backpack $145 // Middle: AWear Digital Floral Print Dress $65 // Lori’s Shoes Studded Floral Statement Necklace $32 // Asipga Sereni Flower Sandals Was $93 Now $65 // Right: Limedrop Silk Scarf $125 // House of Fraser Minuet Petite Top $71 // Forever New Patsy Printed Prom Skirt $79.99

Flower motifs were shown in designs that literally clustered and packed the cloth so no ground was visible. Digital prints are great at this as it gives a photo-realistic effect. Use this print theme to add some colour, purple looks great.

Pastel flora

pastel flora

Left: Nasty Gal Flower Power Silk Shirtdress Was $236.65 Now $177.49 // Middle: Valentino Cotton-Silk Flower Printed Dress $4131.10 // Pilgrim Silver Rounded Flower Bracelet $47 // Right: Marc by Marc Jacobs Drew Floral-Print Scarf Was $175 Now $120 // Zara Floral Print Blouse $55

Another variation of floral prints is ghostly pastels, printed on light chiffons for an overtly delicate and feminine look. This will impact the event wear market next summer too, as we move towards a softer silhouette, so get ahead of a trend and buy a beautiful blouse now.

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Palms

palms

 

Left: Linda Farrow Luxe 38 Sunglasses $750.96 // Middle: Wallis Taupe Leaf Print Shift Dress $81 // Dareen Hakim Le Capri Clutch $300 //Right: Guess Gold-Tone Multi-Strand Chain Necklace $49 // Wallis Orange Palm Print Blouse $51 // Zara Sheath Skirt $55

Emerald has been a key colour, and will remain so for at least the next two seasons. Adopt this hue in a print with a rainforest vibe. Once again big, and placement motifs are the newest variations. Look to buy prints that have a hint of black within them to help coordinate your outfit.

Scenic

scenic

 

Left: Accessorize Scenic Print T-Shirt $62 // Proenza Schouler PS11 Continental Wallet $750 // Juicy Couture Sunset Palms iPhone 5 Case $26.71 // Middle: Mary Katrantzou Jersey Dress in Woodstock Sunset $1030 // Right: Victoria, Victoria Beckham Printed Satin Shift Dress $330 // Samudra Sunset Beach Pouch $70.85

A less obvious trend but one which can be a good investment is the digital scenic look. Shown as solitary dresses, look for moody photo landscapes or forestry motifs on simple shift shapes.

Reptile

reptile

Left: Just Cavalli Python-print Georgette Top $252.91 // Joan & David Kadison Sandal $103.55 // Middle: Robbi & Nikki Snakeprint Beaded V-Neck Top $117.22 // Hugssy Faux Snake Alligator Clutch $66 // Right: Yigal Arouzel Reptile Jacquard Dress Was $1480 Now $590 // Adia Kibur Reptile Cuff Bracelet $51.24

Every season one animal skin is more on trend than another. This summer it’s about the Snake. Have fun with your style choice, as the best designs are those not grounded within reality for palette or scale. Gucci offered reptile with pops of muted neon.

GLOBAL = worldwide cultural inspiration blended for standout colour combinations

Scarf & Tile

scarf and tile

Left: Warehouse Mosaic Tile Print Blouse Was $85 Now $51 // River Island Tile Print Jogger Trousers $51 // Coach Poppy Floral Tote $195 // Middle: Coral St. Tropez Chandelier Earrings $33 // Dorothy Perkins Orange Tile Print Tunic $54 // Right: Ann Taylor Petite Bordered Lace Print Shell $76 // Jigsaw Tile Print Scarf $66

To make the look relevant for this summer, the motifs have been repositioned away from the hemline and scales have been altered. This look is freshest when worn in a head to toe manner, so mix a large border scarf with a smaller scale tile print in a complimentary colour palette. Think exotic Moroccan Kasbahs, and look for prints with Indigo within them.

Urban camouflage

urban

Left: DKNY Animal Print Silk Shirt $380 // Top Shop Moto Joni Jeans $60.36 // Middle: Whistles Adelise Paloma Camoflage Dress $260 // Rabeanco Camilla Bag $280 // Right: DKNY Riley Camo-Print Dress Was $605 Now $180 // Zara Strappy Wedge Sandal $33

Winter trends focused on military designs in khaki palettes, but summers take is more playful, and the traditional camouflage emblems have morphed into a puzzle like effect, with a flash of standout colour.

Mirror

mirror

 

Left: Hive & Honey Chevron Drop Earrings Was $20 Now $15 // Forever New Alizia Mirror Print Dress $80 // Sunhara Infinity Bangle $105 // Pella Moda Kacey Evening Sandal $186.1o // Middle: Oasis Mirror Shift Dress $32 // River Island Multi Stud & Skull Cross Body Bag // McQ Alexander McQueen Kaleidoscope Scarf $290 // Right: Oasis Scroll Print Dress $59 // H&M 20 Pack Bracelet $6.75

We’ve seen digital mirror prints in the youth market in winter, so for summer these become more wearable with a tribal approach. Imagery is scaled down, palettes remain strong but the overall statement is less aggressive. Also look out for interpretations with a renaissance essence, as seen at Dolce & Gabanna.

So, go on be brave – step out of your comfort zone and buy into prints this summer. Across the thirteen trends there are some easier ones to adopt quickly and easily with just an accessory which can add a new dimension to your wardrobe, but nothing garners as many compliments as a standout printed dress! Happy Shopping!

Alison Lennard is the Designer of women’s wear label Philosophy Australia and event wear label Drama, and has been designing these labels since she moved to Sydney from London in 2007. She has over twenty years experience designing for stylish women and specializes in creating versatile, commercial pieces at affordable pricing. She is also the “Style Queen” at TheGlossaryShop.com.au a website aimed at time poor women, who want to be able to buy with confidence styles to suit every segment of their lifestyle.


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