Emerging Print: PATCHWORK

Patchwork. It brings to mind little old ladies with homes stacked full of quilts, or hippies with long flowing patchwork skirts.
However it is coming back as print inspiration for Summer 2013. Of course, its fashion, and this is going to be gorgeous, not that naff version that you might have in mind. This will be haute patchwork, with subtle and well considered clashes and matches.
Think combining the same print in two different colourways, or in varied scales. Think on trend palettes with modern florals, geometrics, ethnic inspiration and photographs. Could be interesting!

Emerging Print: TAPA CLOTH

We've been in the tropics this summer with Hawaiian prints and bright hues everywhere.
Now we move down to the southern pacific; to the islands of Samoa, Fiji and Tonga and discover the Tapa cloth. Vintage inspiration is predominantly in bark and natural hues, while a modern reincarnation could move to brighter colours. Shades will remain tonal within the print, never having too much contrast.