What's Trending: Divine Swimsuit Patterns

Graphic: Bold Stripes, Chevron, and Abstract Prints

Urban Outfitters

Anthropologie

Top Shop

Floral: Ditzy, Modern, Vintage Inspired

Stussy

Anthropologie

JCrew

Moroccan: Traditional Moroccan prints with a Boho 70's twist

Anthropologie

Missoni

Urban Outfitters

Summer is approaching, which means...swimsuit season! Check out this season's top swimsuit trends (interpreted by us!)

Off the Runway: Yumi Kim's Vintage Inspired Frocks

 

 

 

Feast your eyes on the vintage inspired printed frocks from Yumi Kim. Her flattering and simple silhouettes done in cheery colors are perfect for the upcoming warm weather months. People everywhere are wanting their own original Yumi Kim items, and with her affordable prices, you can too!

For the Home: Fun home accents by Rose Patate!

 This colorful small brand called Rose Patate  and created by Rachel peloquin is perfectly hand-made and unique to the smallest detail!! Rachel Peloquin, is an exceptional independent designer who grew up in England and eventually moved to Paris where she studied and created Rose Patate! Carrying a variety of unique home decor accents such as pillows and kitchen linens!! 

Check out all of her textile collection at http://www.thevitrine.com/designers/rachel+péloquin

Beautiful Spaces: Anna Sui's Dreamy Apartment

Due to some technical difficulties with Blogger, our Friday post has run late and our Thursday post has temporarily gone missing. Here's hoping it will be back up soon! In the meantime, to entertain your eyes, we have a peak inside fashion designer Anna Sui's dark and dreamy apartment. We just love the depth she has created by using combinations of different prints and textures. 

Interviews with People we Love: Rebekah Ginda

You may recognize Rebekah Ginda's work, maybe because she was our featured artist a few weeks ago, or maybe just because it's just plain awesome and so are you. We were fortunate enough to find out more about this talented artist, and the interview just made us love her more! Check out her sites listed below to see more of her designs and look forward to seeing her prints in Pattern People's upcoming book!

Do you have a favorite artist/designer/photographer?

My favorite textile designer would have to be Heather Ross as she does an amazing job of capuring a magical spirit in her work. A favorite painter of mine is Mark Ryden.  His paintings are such a treat for the eyes and have so many surprising elements to discover the more you look at his works.  Artists who portray a carefree spirit and remember that art doesn't have to make sense are the most inspiring to me.

Has there been a certain accomplishment/success that you are most proud of?

Quitting my reliable job, jumping into the world of freelancing and landing on my feet!  I am also really excited about my first fabric collection, Kitzbühel which will be coming out this August with Westfalenstoffe :)

What's your favorite place to go to get inspired?

I love finding inspiration in old children's books.  They remind me that a unique drawing style is important to creating your own voice.  Surprisingly, I often find myself very inspired after a day of swimming.  I'm not sure if its the refreshingness of the water or all the cute prints on kid's bathing suits but whatever it is I tend to come home from the pool ready to draw!

What would you be doing if it wasn't for your design studio?
 

My original plan after college was to go into costume design.  I just love creating stuff!  But then I stumbled into the world of Textile and Surface Design and have never looked back.

Where can people learn more about Rebekah Ginda?

On my website: www.rebekahginda.com
Or follow me on Facebook - www.facebook.com/rebekahgindadesign - and be sure to say Hi!

What's Trending: Feeling Kooky

Model Anna Selezneva leaving the Derek Lam show

Let your freak flags fly! One of the most popular trends right now is dressing to be unexpected. Mixing and matching prints, interesting color combinations, statement-making silhouettes... If you have ever said, "I could never pull that off," now is the time to try!!

Off the Runway: Suno

If you have been reading our posts, (which we hope you have!) you will have noticed the fresh themes of Spring 2011 fashion. Today, in our designer spotlight, we are featuring Suno, a designer that has incorporated many of these themes into a bright and seamless collection. Mixing and matching prints (all the way to the shoes!), unusual color combinations, ditzy florals, and large, graphic prints, oh my! Here are the looks from Suno's website as well as pics from behind the scenes during the Spring 2011 runway show. Enjoy!