Paris was filled with patterns this season, models draped in everything from floral to check. It’s time to take a look at the top patterns from Paris Fashion Week Spring 2018.
Ombre
This popular pattern just won’t fade, as it was quite popular at PFW this year. Dries Van Noten’s coffee colored ombre is perfect for ordering a latte while running fashionably late to a charity ball, while Elie Saab’s gown is always on time. Saint Laurent’s multicolored ombre jacket is ideal for late-night bowling with friends, while Tsumori Chisato’s ombre overalls are great for tossing a ball around in the backyard. Talbot Runhof’s ombre cocktail dress is perfect for hosting dinner parties, and impressing your friends with how well put together you are.
Dries Van Noten | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Elie Saab | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Talbot Runhof | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Tsumori Chisato | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Go all out in ombre:
Blue and Ivory Ombre Silk Chiffon
Dachshund and Deep Teal Ombre Silk Charmeuse
Paisley
Paris and paisley made a great pair this season. Atlien’s wrap top in paisley is perfect for international travel, while Loewe’s bohemian dress was made for lounging at home or walking through fields. Explore new cities in Tsumori Chisato’s funky paisley suit, or tone it down with Y/Project’s grey paisley coat. Vanessa Seward’s paisley jumpsuit is perfect for any occasion, from spring weddings to museum tours.
Atlein | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Loewe | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Tsumori Chisato | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Vanessa Seward | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Y/Project | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Pick out some of these paisleys:
Purple Paisley Printed Cotton Poplin
Desert Rose and Colony Blue Paisley Printed Stretch Cotton Sateen
Patchwork
Patchwork was popular this year at Paris Fashion Week. Designers like Barbara Bui and Gypsy Sport simply patched together denim, while others like Christian Dior embellished their patches with funky artwork. Loewe gracefully fades a white dress into a tasteful patchwork, creating the perfect ensemble for just about any function, fancy or funky.
Barbara Bui | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Christian Dior | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Gypsy Sport | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Loewe | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Patch yourself together with these fabrics:
Italian Bubblegum Pink Patchwork Printed Batiste
Witches Patchwork Printed Cotton Canvas
Tie Dye
This hippie style was made sophisticated at PFW. Lemaire’s tie dye pajamas glittered elegantly, and Chanel’s tiered dress in tie dye mixes chic and hippie. Esteban Cortazar’s tie dye denim is ideal for hanging out at the drive-in movies, while Bernhard Willhelm’s version of tie dye denim fits right in at an indie coffee shop. Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood’s tie dye sweater is a great garment for keeping warm and looking cool.
Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Bernhard Willhelm | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Chanel | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Esteban Cortazar | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Lemaire | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Take a look at these tie dyes:
Navy Tie Dye Rayon Jersey
Red and Black Tie Dye Floral Stretch Lace
Windowpane
Windowpane check is the height of fashion, making an appearance on almost every runway. APC’s coat and matching the is the perfect example of this simple yet stunning style, while Dice Kayek gets a little more intricate with the pattern. Ellery’s brown skirt is both stylish yet professional, and Chanel’s tunic and skirt work perfectly for garden parties. Balmain’s windowpane check trousers and top are perfect for brunch with the girls.
APC | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Balmain | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Chanel | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Dice Kayek | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Ellery | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Check out these windowpane fabrics:
Sunbrella Abbott Rust Windowpane Check Woven
Demitasse Windowpane Check Wool Twill
What’s your favorite pattern of the season? Let me know in the comments!
