Flora Gill and Alexa Adams
Spring is usually known as the time for soft pastels, but as said in Vogue, this seasons bold tribal trend “dances to the beat of a tribal drum with modern, African-inspired pieces.” So, how would one describe the latest new trend? It’s full of prints such as ikat, batik and tie-dye. Rich silks and bold colors were present, as well as tie-dye.
The question is -where did this trend originate from? For some designers, they were inspired by history. Designers Flora Gill and Alexa Adams, who design for Ohne Titel, went back into 1570-1070b.c., where they got inspiration from Egyptian wall paintings. Dries Van Noten returned to his Asian roots, where he was influenced by wood-block prints and Balinese silks. His collection has contrasting layers and primal prints. Louis Vuitton had a post-punk world traveler vibe, the exotic prints looked as if they more…
