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Print Trend Report - Resort 16

Now that the Resort 16 collections have wrapped up, I have put together a trend report detailing 8 key emerging trends from the season. These trends will be making their way into stores next year, so this report will give you an idea of what you may be wearing in 2016 whether you like to shop luxury or high-street. The 'Pre' trends mark a transition between seasons, but often the main themes continue to develop with the designers mainline Spring/Summer collections. If you are a regular reader of my blog, then you may know that I work in a design studio. As most brands work 6 months ahead of what we see in the shops, I have already seen an influx of retailers buying into the trends shown in this report in preparation for next year.

Teal Ferns

Emerging as one of the main trends this season, oversized teal fern prints are set to be huge. Teal is a great transitional colour, perfectly bridging the gap between wintery hues and bright high summer palettes. Despite being large scale, these fern prints are subtle due to their lack of detail making them easy to wear. Key Designers: Elie Saab and Marc Jacobs

Sketchy Florals

Delicate and feminine are how I would describe this emerging print trend. This trend will be great for those who like wearing print but nothing too overpowering. These sketchy abstract florals may look simplistic but their execution is on point. A very sophisticated print trend for Resort offering something a little different to obvious summery patterns. Key Designers: Mulberry and Jason Wu

Medallion

This new trend picks up on the 70's theme from last season. Tapestry prints were popular a couple of seasons ago and this is also a follow on from that. These medallion prints, with acute symmetry, will work well on transitional garments. These tile-like prints always evoke feelings of exotic travel locations and summer holidays, with a hint of bohemianism. Key Designers: Gucci and Zimmermann

Space-Dyed

Strictly speaking this is a knitwear trend, however I am certain these woven patterns will translate well into print. Retailers often look for 'non-prints'  to fill their collections, prints that are nondescript which are easy wear for customers of any age. Due to the lack of detail, they are easy to manufacture and are well suited to different styles of garments. Key Designers: Dior and Missoni

New Folk

There is always an element of 'folk' each summer season. This kind of print is perfect for holiday clothing. With inspiration taken from Polish art, amongst other references, think bold symmetry and culture. Key Designers: Andrew GN and Valentino

Seafarer

A rather matter of fact print trend for summer, beach and sea prints in typically seafaring colours. I like the mix we see here, yes all the prints are very similar but I like the contrast of the graphic motifs against softer hand-drawn prints. Key Designers: Karen Walker and Prabal Gurung.

Big Cut Paper

Matisse inspired art prints in bold colours. Even though the prints themselves are not complex, they are not necessarily easy to wear. These are still attention-grabbing prints and due to their scale work best on over-sized garments. Key Designers: Milly and Roksanda

Tropical Palms

Tropical's in vibrant colours are nothing new for summer, but this season the prints are large scale. More Matisse references, these prints are very graphic and bold. Another key element is the pleating detail on the garments, making the prints harder to define. Key Designers: Dior and Cedric Charlier

Which of these 8 key trends will you be keeping your eye on for Resort?

Last month I also posted a 3 part Resort 16 review on my blog, whereby I selected my top 30 collections. Take a little scroll back through my blog to see which collections were my favourites and explanation of why I liked them. 

If you want to take an extensive look at the Resort 16 collections then follow my 'Fashion Lookbooks' boards on Pinterest (details below).

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Interiors - Dream Cushions

Gone are the days of magnolia walls and dull wallpaper. When it comes to home interiors the market is awash with stunning prints and textiles to choose from to brighten up your home. If you are taking the first steps to liven up the interior of your home, then you may not want to go all out and completely transform your living space. Cushions are great way to add an injection of colour into a lounge or bedroom. Adding just a couple of cushions can transform the mood of a room and add some serious personality. I have found 9 of the best printed cushions currently available, so whether you want to go for botanical or cute conversationals there should be something here to take your fancy.

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Taylor Swift Covers Vanity Fair

Last month Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour came to London, whilst in the city she took time to shoot the September cover of Vanity Fair. Photographed by Mario Testino at the Beaufort Bar in the Savoy Hotel, Taylor Swift poses gracefully for what is probably one of my favourite Vanity Fair covers of recent times. In the editorial, Swift can be seen wearing several elegant outfits. 

In the editorial, Taylor is interviewed by writer Josh Duboff and talks about her recent quest to change Apple's artist compensation rights, her reconciliation with Kanye West, her 'Girl Squad' (a name affectionately given to her group of close friends) and also her style icon status.

“Apple treated me like I was a voice of a creative community that they actually cared about"

“When you’ve got this group of girls who need each other as much as we need each other, in this climate, when it’s so hard for women to be understood and portrayed the right way in the media. . . . now more than ever we need to be good and kind to each other and not judge each other"

“I think I know how to put together a good outfit. . . . But any day you’re going to admit to being a style icon is a day you need to look in the mirror and really check yourself"

Do you agree that this is one of Taylor's best and most stylish photoshoots she has ever done?

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Exhibition - YSL: Style Is Eternal

Last week I visited the 'YSL - Style Is Eternal' Exhibition at The Bowes Museum. This is the first exhibition of the designers work in the UK. It was also perfect timing, as it was announced last week that the Saint Laurent brand is set to return to Couture.

The exhibition is an exploration of over 40 years of the couturiers work. Set across three large rooms, 5 separate themes are looked at in detail: Haute Couture, Masculine/Feminine, Transparence, Art and Spectaculaire. With over 50 garments, as well as sketches and embroidery samples, the whole exhibition is very engaging. Whether you work in the fashion industry, study textiles/art at college, or perhaps even do not even know much about Saint Laurent, you will still find this exhibition very interesting.

The exhibition features several iconic YSL gowns and dresses. My favourite theme was 'Art', focusing on dresses inspired by Pop Art, Mondrian and Matisse. Thigh skimming hemlines with graphic prints in primary block colours - I just wanted to wear them all.

Being able to get up close to all these incredible gowns and see the exquisite beading and detail was a real a treat. To see first hand legacy the that Yves Saint Laurent left on the fashion world makes this exhibition a must see. The exhibition runs until October 25th at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle. 

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Celebrities Love Milly Crop Tops

Last week I spotted Jennifer Lopez rocking two Milly outfits whilst celebrating her birthday. Style icon JLo looked perfect in both outfits, looking suitably feminine whilst also displaying confidence and showing off her enviable figure. But JLo is not the only celebrity fan of New York fashion brand Milly. Countless celebrities have taken to the red carpet wearing Milly and opted to wear Milly as part of their everyday street style look...and if you didn't already know Milly is my absolute favourite Stateside brand. In particular Milly has gained a reputation as the go to designer for standout bustier tops. Take a look at all the other celebrities who have given Milly crop tops their stylish  seal of approval.

Holland Roden / Bella Thorne / JLo / Cheryl Fernandez-Versini

Rachel Bilson / Hannah Davies / Chrissy Teigan / Jurnee Smollet

Rumer Willis / Zosia Mamet / Alesha Dixon / Amy Schumer

You can shop Milly on the brands website (www.millyny.com) aswell as at the Milly boutique on Madison Avenue. Other stockists include: Saks, Bloomingdales, Harrods, Holt Renfrew and Net-a-Porter.

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*Collaboration* Dion Lee X Target

Dion Lee is one of the biggest names in Australian fashion. The 28 year old designer is fast becoming one of fashion rising stars, seeing his designs grace the red carpet being worn by the likes of Emmy Rossum, Cara Delevingne, Rose Byrne, Margot Robbie and Karolina Kurkova. His mainline collections are technically innovative, featuring remarkable construction techniques and tailoring. Now Lee has teamed up with Target Australia to create a 36 piece collection. Mixing elements of tailoring, lounge and activewear, the collection is intended to reflect the lifestyle of the contemporary woman.

Sporty vibes and tech fabrics mixed with digital prints and metal hardware, the collection is available now online and in stores. Price Range: $25 - $99. Here is my selection of the best the collection has to offer... My favourite piece is the neoprene laser-cut skirt with digital print lining.

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