Trend Report: Paisleys

* 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

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