Why did fashion experts turn their heads to a land whose majority of its countries is impoverished? It’s not about the money issue but the graphic tribal patterns that most tourists and observers see from varied tribes in the area. Since its introduction into the fashion scene, it has captured the hearts of many that it had become a worldwide phenomenon. Many of the patterns had inspired bag makers to shoe and accessory makers. Notwithstanding, its effect on the apparel industry alone can already be considered impactful, but what is next after 2012?

Graphic trend will surely continue soaring up high especially for bags which are another accessory that can be considered as a staple for most women. The design’s playful array of colors and intricate patterns is what’s selling these articles. Aside from they look cool, for the bold wearer, this could be a fashion statement that can captivate onlookers for the year to come. It looks different, and upon using these items, you can clearly see the pattern inspiration being complimented with rich stories from around the globe.

nature fruit print

I am in love with the latest nature and vegetable prints coming down the fashion runways this season.  The quirky prints can be subtle, or extreme, and both are equally in demand.  Depending on your usual style and degree of fashion aggression, this style could excite or intimidate you.

The bold patterns we’re seeing this season are inspired by a desire to get back to a simpler lifestyle.  The styles could be described as country-chic or even eco-chic.  While you may not want to wear a dress adorned with daisies and red onions, you may like a pair of capris with a two-tone fern pattern.

vegetable nature prints

While there are plnty of nature and vegetable prints available, the trick to pulling this look off is quality rather than quantity.  Choose one part of your outfit to display this look, such as a shirt, a skirt, or even a scarf.  The rest of your outfit should be fairly muted, to avoid creating too much activity.

Almost every brand is jumping on this bandwagon, so you can find nature prints and vegetable prints in almost any clothing store.  From high-end shops, to discount department stores, everyone is getting on board with this hot new trend.  Even celebrities are embracing the style and giving two thumbs up to delicately designed clothing featuring nature prints and vegetable prints.  Get yours today!

Indian pastels are great for mixing and matching with staple pieces from your wardrobe, like black pencil skirts, and brown shoes.  The delicate tones are equally suited for casual wear or work clothes.  You’ll see clothing, especially tops and flowing skirts, that incorporate several pastel colors on top of an intricate design this season.

To pull off the look, pair your Indian pastels with neutrals.  White pants and a colorful top make a great summer look.  Indian pastels go great with gold and brass accessories as well.  This look works particularly well with the metal-toned shoes that were in demand a few seasons ago.  Avoid traditional pastels if you’re trying to stay trendy, and instead opt for pastel versions of offbeat and unusual colors.

Choose mint green instead of green, fuschia instead of pink, and turquoise instead of blue.  Simple color variations will make the difference between and hit and a miss with this hot new trend.

There are so many crochet bags on the market to choose from!  There are colorful bags, as well as monotone bags.  Celebrities have been sighted carrying both varieties, though as the summer approaches, I expect to see an upswing in multi-colored, vibrant bags.  Look for warm colors, like red, orange, and yellow to be hot this summer.

The latest styles of crochet bags are also making use of mixed media designs.  Crochet combined with leather straps, metal chains, and buttons are all the rage.  The most popular looks combine one or two other materials on an otherwise entirely crocheted bag.

The crochet work itself is also getting an update.  Styles featuring fringe and miniature pom-poms, like the Stella McCartney large white tote are redefining the way women view crochet.  If you can’t afford a Stella McCartney bag, there are plenty of less expensive alternatives that incorporate some of the style of the designer bags at a fraction of the cost.

 The bottom line is that this color and mixed-media designs are in.  Ornate, large totes can be seen all over the fashion world, so get yours now before these hot styles sell out!

I just loved these bags in batik prints which is a major trend in fashion this season. Batik print mixed with tie n dye patterns with tribal looks is the key to this trend of the season. Basically batik is an art; it’s a technique of dying process. Batik is a cloth that is traditionally made using a manual wax-resist dyeing technique. Batik is a famous art of printing or dying from Asia and Africa. Batik prints and mix prints are seen much popular in the collections showcased by designers in summer collections. You can find batik on dresses, trousers, accessories, handbags shoes etc. Designer brands like antik batik, Twelfth Street, Balmain have come up with some interesting batik and tie n dye prints. Batik patterns and motifs have inspired designers for using them in their collections. These prints are sexy, exotic and bring the good mood together with the sunny days. Resort collections of designers have these kinds of prints and patterns with a tribal yet contemporary feel. Handbags, totes and clutches in fabric look exciting with these prints. Exotic batik prints in bright hues were boldly mixed-and-matched all across the 2013 Spring/Summer collections. Here i have collected some more beautiful fabric handbags you can carry with your solid colored outfits on a beach or carry it casually for shopping or daytime.

Simple loved this Tote bag from Anthropologie my favorite brand. This exotic batik print bag is so exciting in its appeal that it can actually make your outfit stands out in a crowd.

This lovely tote bag from Twelfth Street is even much Stirring to carry one for sure. This bright and vibrant tote will never disappoint you on your beach days. So grab your own bag and pair it in your own style as you think fashion “I Think Fashion” !

Simply brilliant prints with an ultra-chic approach these mix prints and tribal motifs with unique and beautiful color story are excellent work done by him. It’s not only his collection, I have been looking at many designer products and handbags inspired by this latest and upcoming batik prints in trends. Also as I am an Accessory designer, i am working with these prints into my upcoming bags collections, I will be writing more in my upcoming post on batik print bags. So keep checking out I Think Fashion for much more trends and fun.

Here are some more tribal and batik inspired prints from designer Anna Sui spring summer 2012 collection.

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Animal print Shoes Five Of The Best.

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  Give a appealing edge to your shoes and boots with these multi-tone shoes by Max Mara . With their exotic-skin print, these heels is intended to be the most prized pieces in your accessory repertory ; and the graphical attack to leopard print makes them shine from the norm. Have on with a simple dark top and a colour-pop skirt.

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  Put a fashion-conscious foot-forward in these bi-colour high heel shoes.

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  Punctuate your lifestyle with some serious vogue in these black and leopard-print Scarlett embellished shoes. Steal them on with thigh-skimming shorts for a rough capstone to any outfit!.

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  Step into summer and tap into on-trend highlighter hues with one of these faux python and neon flip flops. Add together vibrant denim and a rainbow stripe top for a fashion-forward daytime ensemble, or pare it down with a black dress for a simple but effective evening look.

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  Last but not least ; keep a fashionable step this season in these multi-tone leopard-print shoes. Wear these fashion-forward flats with chic urban apparel for a spot-on finish.

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Her style is as adorable as she is! Her beauty looks are just so natural and pure. She looks fabulous with her lovely soft long curls and a friendly smile on her face. She is the Duchess of Cambridge; I am talking about none other than Kate Middleton our style icon. This post is all about her latest decorative hats, which she wore on different occasions. Kate Middleton wore this darling blue felt hat with her teal ensemble for her visit to Leicester (as shown above). She looks charming in her teal dress with her classy smart hat worn over her long soft curls.

She always gives a very classy fashion statement, like here she is wearing a jacket with a leather belt on top to give that perfect shape to the body with elegant looking pump shoes. She is carrying a matching clutch bag with her pretty felt decorative hat.

A royal combination of a green felt coat with a chocolate brown felt hat looks marvelous on her. Kate Middleton looked charming in this ensemble on St. Patrick’s Day. We adore Kate Middleton for her fashion style statements as well as for what a wonderful personality she is in real. you can check out a lot more about her in my previous articles about kate middleton. click here .

Simply in love with these eye-catchy nature inspired tote bag. Big florals with a group of birds, with just black and white floral patterns and those lovely orange polka dots at the side bar looks so modern and innovative. To be seen it’s a simple tote bag or say a shopping bag you can bump all you belongings into, but the abstract patchwork done neatly is outstanding with a sleek handle to this this tote even a more modern look. This bag is perfect to carry for the casual look or go on the beach and show off!

Lively and fresh is the word comes to my mind when i saw these lovely tropical flowers on this tote bag. A sunny landscape edged in spacey silver make Miss Albright’s carryall tote bag out-of-this-world. This bag looks like you are carrying the whole garden of flowers with you. Big floral pattern on one side and polka dots on the other side are combined intelligently to give the bag a more contemporary look. The print on canvas gives it a natural texture which it has of its own. This fabric tote bag is spacious enough to carry your all essential things and much more.

]]> http://www.ithinkfashion.com/blog/en/accessories/patchwork-fabric-tote-bags/feed/ 0 http://www.ithinkfashion.com/blog/en/trends/trend-tropical-florals/ http://www.ithinkfashion.com/blog/en/trends/trend-tropical-florals/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:39:07 +0000 Divisha http://www.ithinkfashion.com/blog/?p=1304-en As spring season have approached us, there are spring flowers all around. Tropical heat on the top with tropical floral on your shirt is what you can beat the heat with! “April showers bring May flowers” is how the old saying goes. Whether it’s in fashion or interior trends, tropical flowers are much seen in the upcoming collection of designers. Tropical florals, oversized painterly floral, mixed patterns in bright colors have captured this spring summer 2012-13 trends strongly! Designers like Proenza Schouler, Altuzarra, Givenchy have come up with lovely floral dresses. Greener palm leaves all over dresses, shoes and bags are fresh and bustling. Hawaiian bloom is the theme for many designers. Colors palette includes yellow, aqua blue, spicy orange, fuchsia red with black accents. Hawaiian-style flowers are shown in a more chic and modern way. Flower power is the message of the season. Flower power is a very famous trend of 1960’s, a very well known fashion era and as a natural source flowers are mostly always in trend in one or the other forms, interpretation differs. Have a look at some looks I liked from the runway shows. Also look at some accessories lies under this trend!