Fashion: Checks and Balances
What’s a designer to do when told to pair down and get back to basics? Do precisely that and wow their customers with innovative new staples. One route that appears to be gaining traction this upcoming season mimics the designs of the illusionary master, M.C Escher. This month’s cover of SOMA showcases a black and white checker print organza blouse by Alexander McQueen. This sophisticated style transitions sharp geometrics into softer organic shapes. We wonder if Ms. Winehouse has had an influence on this trend, as she’s sported this punk tank top for some time now. Be it bird silhouettes or leopard print, we love it when math merges with nature for tactile wear.
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Follow-up: The Latest Checks in Town « Pattern Pulp // Oct 29, 2009 at 1:27 pm
[...] Bare Essentials, Jo Malone, Shu Uemura, Sisley, Bumble and Bumble and Giorgio Armani. Just as Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Tam have found inspiration in this trend, so will the customers, the retail financiers [...]
Fashion: The Cosby Comeback « Pattern Pulp // Dec 9, 2009 at 3:57 pm
[...] customers of all ages to take part in this pattern bazar. It’s also interesting to note MC Esher and Dali’s influences continuing on into winter. We wonder if Patricia Field will be the next visionaire to jump on [...]
Pattern Pulp - Follow up: Checks and Balances // Jun 30, 2010 at 11:27 am
[...] graphic puzzle was eerily foreshadowed and beautifully executed by Alexander McQueen at this time last year. The print is timeless, adaptable and a seamless reflection of the times- be them positive, [...]