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Clash Happy

Fashion embraces mismatched prints & patterns for eccentricity

Implications - It used to be a fashion faux pas to wear prints, patterns, textures and colors that don't go together. Now, clashing is not only okay, it's de rigueur. Runways and editorials are showcasing outfits in which the more eccentrically assembled they are, the better. Although toned down for everyday life, this direction's mish-mashing prints and colors, and divergence from polished monotone styles, conveys a relaxed attitude, allowing consumers to simply enjoy and have fun with fashion without over-thinking it.
Trend Themes
1. Pattern Clashing - Clashing prints, patterns and textures that were once a fashion faux pas are now a fashion trend, inspiring designers to create eclectic pieces.
2. Eccentricity - Fashion brands and designers are embracing eccentricity by mixing and matching various textures, colors, styles and patterns to create unique and eye-catching outfits.
3. Nostalgia - Fashion designers are taking inspiration from the past, including the 50s, to create retro-infused pieces that play up clashing patterns and prints.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can utilize the trend of clashing prints, eccentricity and nostalgia to create new collections and designs that appeal to a wider and more adventurous audience.
2. Textile Industry - The textile industry can create a wider variety of fabrics and textures that can be mixed and matched to create unique and eclectic outfits that embody the trend of pattern clashing and eccentricity.
3. Retail Industry - The retail industry can utilize the trend of clashing prints and patterns to create new marketing strategies that promote fearless self-expression and encourage customers to experiment with their fashion choices.
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8 Featured, 66 Examples:
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Date Range:
Dec 11 — Apr 12

Featured Examples

Clashing Pattern Pairings
Clashing Pattern Pairings
The Kit Neale Mens Autumn/Winter 2012 Preview is Vibrant and Bold
The Kit Neale Mens Autumn/Winter 2012 Preview collection features vibrant hues and eclectic patterns. Not shying away from color, this eye-catching lookbook is fearless when it comes to fashion. The epitome… MORE
Culture-Clashing Fashion
Culture-Clashing Fashion
The Alice and Olivia FW 2012 is Eclectic and Colorful
The Alice and Olivia FW 2012 collection is an amped-up version of your grandmother’s closet. The series is vintage-inspired, borrowing from a myriad of cultures and eras. The quirky series... MORE
Clashing Pastel Fashion
Clashing Pastel Fashion
The Bambi Northwood-Blyth Harper's Bazaar Russia Editorial is Retro
The Bambi Northwood-Blyth Harper's Bazaar Russia editorial showcases some very happy ensembles that are perfect for the spring and summer season. Granted, it might only be winter now, but the promise of… MORE
50s Pattern-Clashing Portraits
50s Pattern-Clashing Portraits
The Ola De Calor En La Ruta 66 Editorial is Ruggedly Retro
Daring and dapper, the ‘Ola De Calor En La Ruta 66’ editorial spread is captured by photographer Giampaolo Sgura. Featuring an abundance of expressive and vivid garments, model Adrian... MORE
Quirky Clashing Fashions
Quirky Clashing Fashions
The Annemara Post Glamour Spain Editorial is Fearlessly Experimental
The Annemara Post Glamour Spain editorial is very quirky, to say the least. From the playful poses to the clashing prints, it is a photoshoot that doesn’t take itself too seriously while not... MORE
Eccentric Texture-Enriched Runways
Eccentric Texture-Enriched Runways
The Manish Arora Fall 2012 Collection is Eclectically Elegant
The Manish Arora Fall 2012 womenswear collection is gaining attention for all the right reasons. Featuring an abundance of bold colors, pop culture prints and an incredible display of textures, this ravishing… MORE
Clashing Couture Catwalks
Clashing Couture Catwalks
The Selim de Somavilla Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Diverse Style
Recently the latest offering from the Selim de Somavilla Fall/Winter 2012 collection was presented on the catwalks of Valencia Fashion Week and it was one of the most diverse collections that has been… MORE
Pattern Clashing Collections
Pattern Clashing Collections
The Basso and Brooke x Cambridge Satchel Company Line is Playful
Sometimes you just want to let your inner wild child out, and that is exactly what the Basso and Brooke x Cambridge Satchel Company collaboration will let you do. The new Autumn Winter line combines… MORE

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