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Natalia Vodianova by MarioTestino for Vogue US March 2012I really dont know what came first in forming the concept for this shoot, the wardrobe or the location. Maria Testino photographs Natalia Vodianova in his Los Angeles home for Vogue US March 2012. Vodianova wears a pattern mix featuring items
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Mary Katrantzou F/W 2012Mary Katrantzou F/W 2012 collection was by far one of the most varied and visually dynamic collections of London Fashion Week. It’s not only about the initial ‘bang’ of the prints but the details you find on your second, third and fourth glances. Each and every piece appears to have endless layers, tapering and unique [...]
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Basso and Brooke F/W 2012Basso and Brooke are known for their prints. For their F/W 2012 collection the duo balanced collaged geometric prints with a less abrasive silhouette. Despite what you may think at first glance, over-sized jackets and shirts gave the collection the collective cool it needed to make these looks street smart and extremely wearable. Geometric prints, [...]
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Kathryn Clark’s Foreclosure QuiltsArtist and former urban planner Kathryn Clark created a series of graphic quilts based on maps of home foreclosures. They are meant to illustrate the affect of the financial crisis. Foreclosed lots are shown as holes in the quilts. The lot locations are completely random
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Teen Vogue Does the Tribal Mash-UpI really enjoyed this story of Tribal Mash-Up prints that Teen Vogue did. It was all about the mixing of different fabrics to depict a range of playful styles. We introduced this Trend awhile back, see here.
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Suno Fall 2009 CollectionFollowing up on a Trend we recently reviewed about Pattern Mixing, you should see the Suno Fall 2009 Collection. With their second collection Suno is going strong on the colors and African inspired textiles. After creating their samples in NY, they send them to Kenya where the garments are produced in small workshops by artisans. [...]