* images via: “Washed Cotton Paisley” by Bundle Fabrics, Marc Jacobs Fall ’12 via style.com, “Orange Paisley” by Calsidyrose, Issa Fall ’12 via style.com, Issa Fall ’12 via style.com, “Crochet Paisley” by Patti Haskins, “Blue Paisley Eye” by The Invisible Wombat, Karen Walker Fall ’12 via style.com
From fun and kitschy to formal and dramatic, the paisley has made a big comeback. This seems like a trend that is here to stay, so how can you adapt the paisley to fit your market? Add a painterly texture? Or perhaps use a large scale paisley that ties in the color blocking trend. Have fun, but prepare yourself for the dreaded paisley repeat. Plan ahead, work in layers and prepare that celebratory glass of wine for when that repeat is complete! For a more formal take on the paisley trend, please see below!
* images via: Etro Fall ’12 via style.com, A.L.C. Fall ’12 via style.com, “1910s Kashmiri Paisley Coat” by Sacheverelle, “Scroll Paper” by Photocowgirl, Carven Fall ’12 via style.com, A.L.C. Fall ’12 via style.com
6 Comments
March 29, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Only Etro can do paisley, let’s face it…
March 29, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Yes, Etro reigns supreme in paisley land ; )
April 3, 2012 at 7:14 pm
[...] compiling the paisley trend report last week, I fell in love with Etro’s Fall collection. The colors, textures and prints are [...]
April 13, 2012 at 4:10 am
oh yes. Give me paisley too.
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