Large scaled stripes are here to stay- especially when they are done right in subtle neutral colors…
We have similar royalty-free stripe designs available for download!
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Trends
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Nov 10
Color – We Love Autumn
What isn’t there to love about the Fall season? From the brisk cool weather to the changing leaves on trees, this is the season that inspires us the most with color….
This Fall, there is a primary focus on burnt oranges, rusty reds, and deeply saturated hunter greens.
Start your search on this color trend here!
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Nov 10
On the Street – Dots
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Nov 10
Trending – Fair Isle
In the midst of this Winter season,there has been a noticeable presence in bulky sweaters,cable knits,oversized cardigans, and cozy furs. The strongest must have trend is coming from Fair Isle patterns!
Once thought of as “on the verge of tacky” holiday themed patterns, a.k.a. Fair Isles, have made quite a comeback in nearly every market, and on everything from accessories and apparel to home items. Runway designers have helped popularize Fair Isles this Fall 2010 season in their Womens and Menswear lines and we are loving it!
The traditional knitting technique originated in a tiny isle off northern Scotland and has remained unscathed throughout decades!
Download our Fair Isle knits!
image via UO Blog
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Oct 10
Trending – The New Polka Dot
Polka dots are everywhere! From large scale to dainty miniature sized, dots have gotten the star treatment on everything from rompers to dresses and separates for next season.
The 1950’s was a major period for this pattern with pin-up styles advocating it, and icons such as Lucille Ball, Jackie-O, Marilyn Monroe, and Grace Kelly making it a fashion statement in everything from dresses to accessories!
Modern day dots are straying away from its classic reputation by getting re-interpreted in pop colors!
Click to see more of these trendy Dots!
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Oct 10
Out of Africa
We are happy to report that we got a few emails regarding our Africa post that we went ahead and put together a board with corresponding prints and knit patterns relating to this trend!
And theres more where this came from…start exploring African inspired textiles!
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Oct 10
Trending – Tribin’ Times
We all know that African tribal-wear is trending hard, but have you ever really looked into exactly what factors may have contributed in making this a trend to start with?
Meet 3 influential photographers that drew us in….
Phyllis Galembo Photography
Phyllis Galembo is mostly known for her photographic documentation of native tribes. We were attracted to her most recent work of photographing West African tribes in ritual adornment for mainly religious purposes. Check out the fully bodied costumes composed of geometric patterns, stripes, and colorful zig zags.
Hans Silvester Photography
German photographer, Hans Silvester caught our attention with his beautiful and emotional work depicting the temporary bodily decoration by tribes in southern Ethiopia. The people of the Omo Valley, use flora and fauna to embellish their faces and body with perfectly composed color palettes and finger painted motifs that can easily inspire a fresh take on textile designs.
Herring & Herring Photography
The photographers at Herring & Herring focus on fashion photography, but we came across their Tribal shoot and we were instantly mesmerized by how they took the tribal concept to an extreme of colors and patterns. Amazing.
Inspired? Look at our african inspired and royalty-free textiles HERE!
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Oct 10
Knitwear – Seeing Perú
Peruvian culture and a native way of dressing has various designers buzzing this season.
As textile designers we couldn’t help but fall in love with the attention to detail and sense of aboriginal decoration. And although there is an immense appreciation for native handmade exquisite wovens, we thought that this theme would make quite an impact in knitwear, especially now that Fall/Winter is here!
Check out some beautiful knit designs and prints that relate to this current trend!
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Oct 10
Trending – Peruvian Influence
We spotted it on the runways and the ethnic trend is now being picked up by everyday consumers…Peruvian style influence has taken over with its known attributes consisting of saturated colors, homespun textured woolens, and crafty geometric patterns.
The culture defines itself with an embellished and ornamental aesthetic where details become of the highest importance. What we would consider basics such as woven stripes are imperfectly paired with ancient folkloric motifs and meandering patterns. Peruvian culture effortlessly gives us tons to be inspired by whether its use of bold colors or its handmade textiles that we think deserve more appreciation!
Aaron Huey’s photographs for “The High Road to Machu Picchu” depict beautifully how this culture has the power to influence us.
National Geographic Traveler May/June 09
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Sep 10
Prints – 70′s Comeback
Reflecting on the 70s trend from our recent post…we compiled a few prints that capture the essence of the bright, fun, and groovy decade. We found that funky abstract florals, bold geo’s, and psychedelic colorways are the perfect mix to accurately represent this rising trend in textiles!
See the rest of our 70s inspired collection!
