Pattern Pulp

Fluidity with Carolina Herrera




Off the heels of an evolution-from-watercolor post, it’s only appropriate to self-contradict, right? Kidding, but watercolors still feel luxurious and the application’s not going away anytime soon. It’s been interesting to observe the range in motif design across various home and fashion sectors. Carolina Herrera’s 2013 Resort Collection went live on Moda Operandi yesterday and in an attempt to peel my eyes off of this treasure of a gown, I fell for these whimsical prints: bleeding blocks and wild bunnies.

 

Trend: Chaotic & Melodic




Today’s feature is all about the crazy. Organized chaos will forever be a part of the design process. When I think the number of versions that get made before that final goes up and out, it’s remarkable. The artists and designers showcased today have honed their style documenting energy and movement through texture and while some of the pieces may look like a work in progress, they’re final, and in my opinion, beautiful.

Emulating musical notes, Tom Phillips reveals a love of mixed-media which reminds us a lot of Kandinsky‘s later work. Bringing a street angle to the mix we have Ben Quinn‘s graffiti markings. Translating that energy through embroidery, print and fashion, we have Isabel Marant’s SS12 shorts and a recent instagram of a worn and torn rug from Of a Kind‘s new Downtown office.


Tracking Repetitive + Awesome.
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