Patterns in Fashion

For Your Interest....

Patterns in Fashion: vii. Natural World

... by the late 1960s, animal prints and furs were starting to be publicly condemned for animal cruelty reasons ...

Patterns in Fashion: vi. Geometric

The Aztec civilisation of northern Mexico was famous for its textiles, particularly large blankets with geometric designs ... "Serapes'.

Patterns in Fashion: v. Floral

Kontiki fashions of the late 1940s/early 1950s, inspired by the Southern Tropics, made hibiscus and tropical patterns popular ...

Patterns in Fashion: iv. Polka Dots

Polka dots became fashionable in the 1950s as part of the Bombshell and Rock'n'Roll looks ...

Patterns in Fashion: iii. Stripes

Bold stripes were ... used to draw negative attention to the wearer and were part of the dress of court jesters, prisoners, prostitutes...

Patterns in Fashion: ii. Paisley

Paisley is ... often sewn with silver and gold thread, it is still used as part of traditional Iranian wedding attire.

Patterns in Fashion: i. Checks

Synonymous with North-East American collegiate fashion of the 1950s and 1960s, 'Preppy' madras print became a symbol of authenticity ...