KEY DESIGNERS

over the christmas holidays i added the list of links on the right to a series of key designers. these are people who have succeeded in the world of pattern design. ive included personal favourites like emma bridgewater who went it alone and launched her own designs to huge success, something all designers dream of. or people like jonathan adler who are able to influence trends with their designs. if you are not familiar with any of these designers click their website links (right), or for quick summaries just search key designers or their name for previous coverage in the blogger box at the top. ive recently 'aquired' all these terrific detailed images of the work of angela adams, so my new list is the perfect excuse to look at her fabulous work again. at the top is a beautiful new rug called 'arundel'. more on our other key designers coming soon.

KIMONO FABRICS

all these fantastic designs were spotted on a kimono fabric website fukuya san.

DESIGN*SPONGE

this lovely pattern entitled 'wheels' by designer julia rothman was on top blog designsponge yesterday, click here to read all about it.

SPRING DESIGNS

lovely new spring arrivals are in at urban outfitters. good to see that the print & pattern prediction for yellow and grey is starting to come through.

CUTE PRINT

cute apple print seen on vest in clothes store 'mark one'.

FOREST PRINTS

owls are still fabulously popular, and here in the UK the woodland trend is still breaking. this means its a great time to visit forest prints and see the work of designer lynda lye.

CRAFT ITEMS

still on the woodland theme cute little items from my my. oops they are on winter break, but check their blog or flickr craft stall.

END OF SEASON

i thought i'd take a last look at the past season designs in monsoon and accessorize as their sale makes way for new spring goodies and these items are cleared out.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

i never really veer off topic here at print & pattern, but today i just had to. i wanted to wish happy birthday to my hero DAVID BOWIE who turns 60 today. after all i stole my blogger pseudonym from this man (bowiestyle incidently is a book by mark paytress, i was looking for a name whilst signing up and happened to glance over at the bookshelf). david bowie is a singer, musician, actor, artist, style icon and legend....many happy returns.

picture from tommy hilfiger campaign.