Summer Rewind

Summer isn’t over yet and neither is the bight colorful inspiration
that comes with it!

One major essential is a bright and cheery palette. This brings
warmth and excitement to each design and reminds us of a long day
of sunshine.

Be inspired by adventures to the beach, picnics, and fireworks. Each moment can create a nautical print, funky floral or a patriotic pattern.

Hope your summer isn't over!

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Seeing Spots

When can you go wrong with a polka dot? Trick question, you can't! Today we're feeling inspired by these classic dot prints with linear twists. Zimmermann, Christian Wijnants, and Monse all have us seeing spots.

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Tropical Palms

With the weather warming up, our team are dreaming of a tropical vacation. These palm prints are definitely inspiring our new prints. 

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Rusty Peach

The next installment in our Fall color series is Rusty Peach.

Here we have a mix of rich reds and terracottas, paired with nude browns and peaches to lift the mood. This palette fits perfectly into Fall, with the orange and red hues of the falling leaves. Giving an accent of a bright and light peach only elevates this beautiful palette and gives a new dimension to any look. 

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Earthy Olives and Khaki

Following on in our Fall Color series, we're loving these earthy olive tones and light greens.

Turn heads this Fall by pairing understated greys with bold khaki. Light peppermint contrasting with rich olive tones work well to give a chic and simple look. 

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Trend Report: Fall Favorites

 Get excited about the upcoming fall season with some fresh inspiration along side our new fall prints! Inspired by some of our favorite runway patterns, these three key trends are sure to make in impact. 

Cultural Bazaar

A decorative twist on a classic layout featuring some bold damasks, intricate paisleys, powerful patchworks and sophisticated scarf layouts. This elevated bohemian look is executed in rich and unexpected multi-color palettes. Embellished and lavish, the Cultural Bazaar trend is featured heavily on the fall runways and in our new collection.

Floral Forest

A gothic bouquet of romantic florals, this fall trend is filled with creative techniques and eye catching repeats. Floral Forest is all about moody yet feminine blooms, featuring etched illustrations, painterly brush stokes, and a pressed floral designs shining in our favorite dusty fall palettes.

Nomadic Wave

A effortless combination of texture, skin, and abstract line work make up this edgy look for fall. Modern and carefree, Nomadic wave is sure to make a splash this season. Incorporating small scale geometric layouts in neutral palettes with bright pops, this category is great for fall activewear or any design in need of a bold twist. 

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Stay Active!

Show off your strength with our new activewear designs! Balancing bold color palettes with fresh techniques, these prints are ready to be transformed into some stylish work out gear. Abstract textures, colorful tribals, stylish geometrics and sweeping florals make up our favorite performance wear trends this season. Whether on a pair of slick leggings, a sports bra or some fly sneakers, this printed active lifestyle is big and here to stay!  So keep the movement going and get your sweat on in our new prints!

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Summer Trend Passport

Escape this summer with our favorite destination trends. Our travel inspired designs will add a dose of exotic flair to your collection with out having to leave home. 

Moroccan Dream

Influenced by the sprawling markets and artisanal wares of Marrakech, our Moroccan Dream trend is all about the details. Intricate medallion designs and tile repeats in bold colors will transport your look to this mysterious and romantic world.

Tibetan Trails 

Fuel your wanderlust with an adventure through the alluring Tibetan mountainside. Inspired by ornate embroidery and traditional craftsmanship our Tibetan Trails tribal trend will elevate your look with its rich rusty tones and bright pops.

Havana Heat

Go off the grid and jet set to Cuba with our Havana Heat trend. Sip mojitos and dance salsa on the beach in tropical florals and leafy palm motifs. Vibrant color grounded with dark grounds and a forest of green will immerse you into the eclectic beat of this city.

Be sure to check out our new summer prints featuring these worldly trends.

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Bandana

Not just a handkerchief, this intricate design element is making a big statement this season. With its bold boarders, pretty paisleys and mirrored repeats these bandana prints are a step above cowgirl chic. Mixing denim and batik textures with scarf and patchwork layouts this edgy look will complete any spring/summer ensemble. 

Be sure to check out our new bandana collection!

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Beautiful Batik

Spring is the time to pay attention to detail!

Batik inspired prints are our favorite way of combining intricate pattern using totally a uncontrollable style of design.  Mixing elements from antique dying methods and hand painting techniques make our process and every motif unique. Batiks are a perfect print for that relaxed spring look. Come check out these special designs in our new collection!

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Spring Patchwork

Patchwork adds personality and flair to your prints with an edgy mix of style and design. 

Whether prints are blended together or bordered with lacy trim, these intricately laid out patches are on trend this spring! Have fun combining multiple palettes, textures, and diverse repeats to give this vintage inspired look a modern twist. 

Come visit us at

 

Today and Tomorrow!

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Moody Blues

Shades of denim, midnight navy, electric cobalt, and lighter washes of blue make up the forever trendy elements of indigo.

 Dyed texture and layered tones of this primary color adds depth to any print design. Check out our new spring/summer collection featuring these moody indigo blues. 

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today and tomorrow!

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A Sea of Blue and Green

Turquoise, sea foam, mint and teal, we adore shades of blue green anyway you call it!

Shades of ultramarine green mixed with bold blues are complimented by tones of creamy beige. This palette has a light seasonless feel making it the perfect choice for any time of the year. 

Electric pinks, reds, and purples make these blues and greens come alive in this color story. A great holiday into spring look. Get inspired and get ready for our upcoming prints featuring these bold new color palettes!

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Trend Report: Black, Red,and Blue

Black, red and blue is making its SS16 runway appearance in a bright, bold and sophisticated way.

 The spring collection of Max Mara featured a mature take on nautical with this quirky rope repeat. The simple pattern really pops off the blue, red, and black backgrounds.

 Milly's collection used an interesting hatch layout to also showcase this bold palette. Stacked line work and directional changes make this design stand out behind its monotone background. 

Isabel Marant takes a different, more subtle approach to adding reds, blues, and blacks to her prints. The designs have a similar geo diamond layout adding a burst of color to a stripped arrangement while also toning down the brights with some dustier shades

Rhie combines a houndstooth, plaid, and geo tribals to create a patchy alignment. The collection is also featuring an interesting poppy repeat stacked to mimic the other grid layouts of the other ensembles. 

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Retail Roundup: Fall Trend Report

Vintage bohemian, ornamental brocade, carpeted tribal, and abstracted floral prints are not just on the runway, they are making big appearances in retail! 

The vintage boho look is made up of ethnic medallions, mixed florals, collaged patchwork and paisleys. Any bohemian layered print will give you that perfect easy going fall style.

The abstract floral trend includes, big silhouettes, a pop art style, tattoo like foliage, and some conceptual camouflage.  Each print is unique with bold impactful style. 

Texture adds an extra pop of dimension to the intricate line work of these carpeted tribal patterns. Stacked prints are layered to perfection with unique geometry and harmonious color stories. 

Ornamental brocade is always a classic look and is dominating our favorite retail stores this season. With bold outlined decoration and small ornate line work, these ornate designs are perfect for the upcoming holiday season. 

So get out there and shop some print inspiration!

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Blush and Blue

We are loving these sophisticated shades of blush and blue for our new fall prints!

 Pantone color of the year, Marsala is mixed with deep cabernet, dusty rose, silvery pink, coral blush, denim chambray and deep indigo to make up this feminine color story. Please contact us to see our new print designs featuring this lush palette!

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Prints in the Pages

This season we have put a lot of focus on trends such as vintage bohemian, ornamental brocade, carpeted tribal, and abstracted floral prints, all of which can be spotted amongst our favorite worldly publications. Here are some selected ads and editorials from this years September issues that support our fall trend forecast and inspired us while designing our collection.

Kate Moss's spread for Etro's Fall/Winter 2015-2016 campaign photographed by Mario Testino, is made up of intricate patchwork designs. This bohemian but edgy ensemble provides an impressive palette and punch for their fall collection. 

This ad is filled with decorative medallions, William Morris - esque florals and some daring geo prints. A bold mix of prints is extremely trendy for fall and both shots helped inspire some of our patchwork designs and earthy color stories this season.

Anabel Krasnotsvetova photographed by Michelangelo di Battista in Harper’s Bazaar Japan September 2015 issue is seen wearing Burberry Prorsum's Fall 2015 ready wear. The print has Indian inspired mosaic motifs adding an interesting composition to this boho look.

 Also sporting Burberry Prorsum's Fall collection is Sabrina Ioffreda in "Artist in Residence" by Will Davidson for Glamour US September 2015.  This accented patchwork trend with its interesting layouts and mix of decorative floral motifs make this victorian carpet look shine.

This is "Traveller's Tales for Marie Claire UK September 2015, model Josefien Rodermans photographed by David Roemer.  Rodermans is featured wearing Etro's rusty red patchwork dress featuring some of our favorite fall colors. 

In this look Rodermans is wearing Lanvin 2015 Fall/winter collection.  This layered folky dress is packed with some abstracted folk florals in reds, browns, and rusts giving off a feminine nomadic look for fall.  

For more of our Fall Trend Reports and print inspiration follow us @stylecouncilnyc on Instagram and Pinterest!

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Classic Complimentary Duo

 A harmonious mix of terracotta and cool blues makes this twist on a classic complimentary duo your new fall favorite!

Set the stage this autumn by pairing those weathered tan boots with a dark blue jacket, broken in jeans and a bold orange print. This bright and earthy palette of rusty orange, marigold, burnt umber,  desert tan, blue gray, ultramarine, and a deep midnight blue is a great match for any style.  

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Peacock Perfection

Take a sneak peek at our new peacock color story!

Teal green, dragonfly blue, imperial purple, magenta haze and a deep midnight navy make up our new fall peacock palette.  This color scheme is vibrant and majestic,  making our new prints bright, bold and sophisticated!

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Graphic Girls

Here are some new mood boards inspiring our graphic tees for fall! 

Continuing summers dreamcatcher graphics with a more bohemian attitude this girl is hip, edgy and all about the feathers. Mixing these free spirited motifs with other graphic trends of the season help to keep her in style and forever stuck in an indian summer. 

Stenciled, soft flowers are accompanied by inky line work. This board represents a girl with a trendy, beautiful, avant-guard, and feminine style. Add aspirational typography over these delicate florals for a more flirtatious take on this blooming trend.

Our celestial goddess incorporates soft florals, lacy stars and graphic moons into her look.  Wearing stars as necklaces and giving off this mysterious persona, this stellar lady adds sophistication to this fall trend. These astrological graphics may look familiar from seasons past but are making a comeback this year in a more feminine diffused light.

This board represents the girl with the cutting-edge personality and a worldly outlook. Large placed medallions and boho borders in a monotone palette and ornate patterns make up this powerful trend. This center show piece is sure to be a big bold look this fall, a must have for your favorite tees.

With a touch of wanderlust, our southwest girl lives a nomadic lifestyle and is quick to express her self. Using colorful Navaho designs, tribal bird motifs, adventurous sayings, and quirky arrow graphics she is ready to get out into the world and explore!

For more graphic print inspiration follow us @stylecouncilnyc on Instagram and Pinterest!

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and 

DON'T FORGET 

to stop by next week at the Printsource show!