print & pattern: April 2006

29 April 2006

giftwrap archive

a design by hanna werning for beaumonde. i bought this sheet in scribbler on wardour street because its a great combination of 3 hot trends : japanese,teal, and birds.

fresh print

this is a fabric scarf that ive had in my files for a long time - so long that i forget where i bought it from. i just thought i'd post it as the colour scheme is so fresh.

i bought this skirt by great plains in anticipation of the summer. i love the flat graphic print especially the rose below. apologies for the creases - i just took it out the bag and snapped it. you can view a smarter version and alternative colourway here.

bag print

this spirograph type print is from a mesh tote bag by billy bag.

retro bag

this orange and brown gift bag from john lewis looks very 1970's - i posted the blue version back in march - but i like the pattern so much that i bought another colour.

wallpaper

absolute aero degrees are graphic designers with a nice line in wallpaper. in 2004 their swallows design caused quite a stir- and now theyve launched a range of childrens wallpaper called 'playtime'. designs include the inspired 'town' wallpaper shown below, and the cute chicken & egg design.

28 April 2006

key designers 1

i thought i'd take a look at influential designers who are shaping pattern trends today. starting with the talented angela adams. this is just a tiny snapshot of her wide ranging portfolio, which includes rugs, stationary, tiles, tableware, bags, and much more.

these cute stationary packs from chronicle are a great way to enjoy angela's prints at home, and at £6.95 wont break the bank either. from selfridges, london.