Rixo

January 29, 2019 / DesignandColourLtd / Leave a comment

Founders Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey, have started one of the hottest print focused ready to wear brands in recent years. Rixo is everywhere and everyone is talking about it. Starting in 2015, the brand has rocketed to premium stockists such as Liberty, Selfridges and Net a Porter.

Taking influence from gorgeous, eccentric vintage clothes but making them accessible and wearable for the modern day customer.

Photo: Henrietta Rix and Orlagh at their South London studio, Rixo.com

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All of the Rixo prints are lovingly hand painted in their design studio and are all unique. Taking majority of their influence from bold vintage pattern, the brand manage to create very lively and creative prints from coloured animal, to clashing florals.

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@rixo

Critics have noticed them for their clever use of colourand combination of prints in any one collection. They have now secured themselves a spot in the fashion week line up.

With a healthy amount of celebrity endorsement from the likes of Emma Connolly, Freddie Harrel, Holly Wiloughbyand Dolly Alderton, Rixois now seen to be the must have brand in your wardrobe.

Here is a look at some of the most recent collections from Rixo:

Resort 19 – Romance in Rebellion

AW18 Studio 54

AW18 Disco Daze

Rixo separate their products on their website by print stories which is great if the print is the main focus of your garment.

https://www.rixo.co.uk

Instagram- @rixo

Instagram – @theprintaffair

London Fashion Week SS19

September 27, 2018December 5, 2018 / DesignandColourLtd / Leave a comment

Here is a run down of our favourite designers from London Fashion Week SS19 in terms of print and pattern

Erdem

Erdem stayed true to their brand identity with moody, dramatic florals taking center stage even in their high summer collection. Ditsies accompanied larger scale, photographic florals to give the collection some calm.

Burberry

Burberry have moved on their classic check and have evolved it to a stripe that sculpts around the body. To sit alongside this, they have gone animal crazy with cow, tiger and leopard print.

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Preen have experimented with all types of florals for SS19. Traditional wallpaper patterns to scattered ditsies, the collection celebrates the combination of them all.

House of Holland

Bold colour combinations sit upon snake skin designs in the newest drop for Henry Holland. Type is also used as another angle, continuing the trend from resort collections.

Temperley London

Clever placement and interesting shapes, each printed outfit in the Temperley London collection is a piece of art in its own right. A beautiful soft colour pallet to match, this collection feels fresh and new.

Marcus Lupfer

The Marcus Lupfer show just illustrates the importance of disties this season. From bright coloured grounds to pretty pastel arrangements, we love all of the above and think its going to be a massive trend for the season ahead.

Richard Quinn

Mixing vintage roses with hibiscus filled tropicals, Richard Quinn has taken a more commercial approach to his work for this collection. Known for his recycling of liberty prints, Quinn offers more contemporary prints and large, impressive scales.

All Images from Vogue.com

Instagram – @theprintaffair

Resort 2019 – Top 8

July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 / DesignandColourLtd / Leave a comment

Resort SS19 has seen a plethora of print and we have bought you the a run down of our favourite printed pieces. Here, we take a look at some of the collections that we feel will set the colour and pattern trends for the summer months in terms of print.

Gucci

Gucci treated us to more scarf prints as a continuation from many of their recent collections. Decadent flowers with borders of contrasting colour and cleverly placed motifs make the ever loved Gucci floral feel new and updated.

Etro

“The Daydreamer” by writer Ian McEwan was the imaginative inspiration behind Veronica Etro’s latest collection. The collection is full of mystical prints with a slightly psychedelic feel which mimics the novels idea of being swept away into otherworldly places. We love how the prints hark back to the 1960’s with the bright colours and free moving patterns.

Valentino

Branding has continued to be a big print theme from AW18 and Valentino have gone all out to deliver it. Paired back with beautiful scarf prints and mix and match ditsies, the written word within a print is a great novelty update.

Altuzarra

As we start to see ‘Toile de Jouy’ prints returning, Altuzarra took it one step further with large scale illustrated landscapes wrapping around silhouettes. This Italian landscape motif, inspired by the novel ‘Call Me by Your Name’, is used on everything from accessories to sequined cocktail dresses.

Erdem

Print guru Erdem blew us away yet again with his whimsical floral fabrics. The resort collection showed prints on many different coloured grounds which is perfect for the lead up to spring summer. Florals are very feminine with pops of colourand exotic birds.

Johanna Ortiz

Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz is always a highly anticipated designer to watch in terms of print. A relative newcomer to the fashion world, the designer is not afraid to experiment with scale and colour. With a strong safari theme coming through in her collection, we feel like this show will influence a big trend going forward in the season.

Prabal Gurung

Designer Prabal Gurung gained inspiration for his latest collection on a trip home to Nepal. Blown up paisleys and a sea of tie dyes, Gurung explored the concept of cultures colliding and the idea of being a free spirit.

Diane von Furstenberg

Only featuring 8 looks, DVF is certainly more about quality than quantity. Prints are bold, graphic and vivid in colour; everything we expect from a DVF collection.

The Printed Shoe

May 29, 2018May 28, 2018 / DesignandColourLtd / Leave a comment

Set to be a big trend for SS18, the printed shoe is gracing our stores from high street to high end. We take a look here at both ends of the spectrum and the varying prints that can be found strutting down the pavements this summer.

Designer shoe brand Aquazzurahave collaborated for the second time with interior company De Gournayto create a range of beautiful range of printed shoes. The pieces all feature the new ‘Amazonia’ design full of vibrant floralsand enchanting creatures which is typical of De Gournay’sdetailed work.

DeGornayare a design company who offer wallpapers, fabrics and porcelain, all drowned in intricate, carefully designed prints. “Each artist leaves a part of his soul in their creation and it is this ‘spirit resonance’ that distinguishes our work from machine made replicas” Degornay.com

The collection mirrors a tropical Amazonian scene through the styling of the shoes. The capsule collection also offers mini styles for children focusing on the animals within the prints.

This video captures the whimsical beauty of this range:

Here is a look at who else is following the trend of printed shoes on the high street and high end:

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https://www.aquazzura.com/en/boutique-online/woman/aquazzura-for-de-gournay.html

Karen Mabon

April 13, 2018April 9, 2018 / DesignandColourLtd / Leave a comment

Designer and illustrator Karen Mabon enchantesus with her beguiling collection of printed accessories and home wares. After studying at London’s Royal College of Art, she set up her own label to showcase her illustrative skills in 2013. “Each illustration tells its own story, whether that be curious creatures, nostalgia-filled memories or characters acting out scenes from and old, forgotten film.” Her prints can be seen on cashmere scarves, silk sleepwear, home accessories and other decorative pieces and her label has been linked with Anthropologieand Nordstrom to name a few.

Karen has collaborated with all sorts of companies and worked on some unusual projects which is what makes her label fresh and unique. Unsurprisingly, print magpies Anthropologiehave teamed up with the vibrant designer. Other companies include Radley, The National Portrait Gallery, Universal, The V&A and even Heathrow Airport. Here is a look at some of the collaborations:

Alongside her signature scarves, Karen has also delved into designing for interiors. These cushions covers are jammed packed full of motifs and are a feast for the eye. We love the print clashing of all of her designs thrown together in this photo shoot.

Karen captures her products in her enchanted photography, each collection illustrating a different story

For SS18 Karen has created a range of printed swimwear and in her own unique style, each print as random as the next. From vegetables to star signs, what makes her work so interesting is the fact that the product and the print do not need to necessarily work together, resulting in fresh new pieces.

https://www.karenmabon.com

Dagny

April 3, 2018April 2, 2018 / DesignandColourLtd / Leave a comment

Searching for style, simplicity and sustainability in your outfit? Look no further. Founded only in February 2017, Dagny provides the fashion industry with ethical womenswear.

Christina Castle, the mastermind behind the brand, took it upon herself to create a brand that fought against the fast fashion norms. After freelancing for a number of design houses here in London, she decided none of them quite matched ethical beliefs. She subsequently started the brand ‘Dagny’ for women like herself who want to dress responsibly but without compromising on style, colour or fabric choices.

Christina Castle, owner of Dagny

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The the most exciting qualities about the brand: it is sustainable but still exciting and vibrant in terms of print design. With an eclectic CV working for many different design houses in both New York and London, it is clear that Christina has an eye for design and colour.

All of the printed clothes are printed through a toxin-free process adding to the sustainable production process.

“To us, being sustainable means being adaptable, curious, and humble.”

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Dagny have partnered with a women owned, ethical factory in Romania to create their products. “This progressive factory boasts many highly regarded industry certifications for labour, social, and ecological practices and is also a member of the Ethical Fashion Forum.”

They limit their collections to a small number to ensure that each collection is unique and that they are not subject to any waste. This is part of the beauty of buying from a sustainable brand, your garment is one of only a select few. Screen Shot 2018-02-20 at 21.16.41

https://dagnylondon.com

@Dagny.London Instagram

https://www.drapersonline.com/people/my-fashion-life/my-fashion-life-christina-castle-founder-of-sustainable-womenswear-brand-dagny/7028676.article

Yolke

February 16, 2018February 14, 2018 / DesignandColourLtd / Leave a comment

The printed sleepwear brand, Yolke, was bought to our attention after a collaboration with Whistles last year. The brand was launched by friends Ella Ringer and Anna Williamson in 2013 after working at Temperley together. The pair describe the brand as ‘a loungewear brand with a DNA in print led design’ which is definitely apparent across their vibrant patterned range. With Ella Ringer designing the brand’s contemporary bespoke prints, pattern is really at the heart of this brand and is a very important factor in each collection.

Anna Williamson and Ella Ringer, founders of Yolke

Yolke created a range for Whistles featuring two exclusive prints (Fly Away and Wild Thistle) across silk pajama sets and eye masks.

The combination of fashion forward, playful prints and luxurious fabrics has gained the brand a reputation as a contemporary, stylish leisure label. Now a well respected, sort after brand in Selfridges, the brand is going from strength to strength.

@yolkegirl Instagram

Here are a look at some of their current collections:

Botanist collection

Havana collection

Stripes collection

We also love how you can shop collections visually by prints.

Valentines

February 13, 2018February 6, 2018 / DesignandColourLtd / Leave a comment

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With valentines campaigns in full swing, roses emerge as February’s favourite floral in prints over the high street and high end fashion labels. Pink and red grounds sit beneath fun conversational such as lips, hearts and even romantic slogans really vamping up the excitement for Valentines day or as many places are promoting, ‘Galentines day’, embracing a fully feminine look.

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Ganni

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H&M

Gucci

Whistles

Love Moschino

Zimmerman

Kimchi Blue

Sandro

Reformation

Sister Jane

SMEG with Dolce & Gabbana

January 16, 2018January 14, 2018 / DesignandColourLtd / Leave a comment

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Their 2017 collaboration, the second time the two brands have worked together, called ‘Sicily Is My Love’, uses Smeg’s small kitchen appliances as the designer brands canvas. As the home of Dolce and Gabbana, Sicily is within the heart of each design and each product proudly celebrates the Italian heritage of both brands with a ‘Made in Italy’ emblem to finish.

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“The designs are decorated with quintessential Sicilian motifs: gold lemons and citrus fruits, prickly pears and bold bright cherries. Each model also boasts a selection of delicate floral designs inspired by the coasts and landscapes of southern Italy and Mount Etna, surrounded by the ornamental friezes and decorative leaf motifs.” Smeguk.com

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“While strengthening the longstanding partnership between Dolce & Gabbana and Smeg, the new collection further cements the close relationship between fashion, design and technology.” smeguk.com

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In 2016 they teamed up together to create the range, ‘Frigorifero d’Arte’ which saw various Sicilian artists painstakingly intricate designs wrapped around the classic Smeg fridge with the creative influence of Dolce and Gabanna. The collection centered around the concept of the fridge being an integral part of Italian culture and again the imagery used is meant to uncover the beauty of Sicily.

Here the artists are at the inspiration stage, collating different Sicilian motifs and imagery to use.

Smeguk.com

https://www.countryandtownhouse.co.uk/interiors/dolce-and-gabbana-smeg-fridges/

The collection was unveiled at ‘Salone del Mobile’ in Milan last year and we love the styling and photography captured of the printed products:

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We certainly fancy ourselves a printed kitchen appliance now we have seen this beautiful range. For a company who is best known for colour drenched collections, it is refreshing to see print as such a focus.

ERDEM X H&M

December 19, 2017December 14, 2017 / DesignandColourLtd / Leave a comment

Huge winding ques on Oxford Street and a crashing website, the Erdem and H&M collection sent customers into hysteria. H&M have been collaborating with designers since 2004 when they worked with Karl Largerfeld, and since then have worked with designers such as Stella McCartney, Kenzo, Versace and many more so the anticipation for their next collaboration was highly anticipated.

The printed collaboration shopping bags, The Gaurdian

Erdem Moralıoğlu, who launched his eponymous label in 2005 and has since then dominated red carpets and fashion awards ceremonies around the world, is a favourite with the Duchess of Cambridge and with unofficial brand ambassadors including Alexa Chung and Keira Knightley. (The Guardian)

Here is a look at the beautifully floral collection:

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“Designers see we can really pull the collections off, we really want their aesthetics and they are free to do what they want,” Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s Creative Director (BBC NEWS)