PPB January 2018

by Terry Ramsay Pr i n t s & Pa t t e rns Prints Charming With so many patterns and fun ways to wear them, the possibilities are endless. M ixing prints and patterns has been accepted in high fashion for several years now, but we’ve only seen a glimpse of it in streetwear. Will 2018 be the year that consumers embrace this designer trend? Florals are expected to be big in 2018, both for men and women, as gender- neutral styling becomes more in vogue. For upcoming spring clothing lines, designers experimented with mixing different florals or combining them with another style, such as a floral top with a bohemian-style skirt or pants. Some designers toned it down a bit by introducing a mix of patterns in the same color scheme, or a mix of colors in the same pattern, according to moodfabrics.com . “Maximalism is a trend buzzword as ’80s fashions are revived,” says Vicki Ostrom, trend editor for supplier SanMar (PPAI 110788). “Patterns are bold, with colorful patchworks of multiple patterns coming together within one print and oversized florals that are placed on aggressively bright backgrounds. Chunky, embroidered elements, such as popular red roses, are 14 | JANUARY 2018 | INNOVATE