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 came from foreign bazaars.

Proenza Schouler had one of the most vibrant collections. “We wanted something young, something that felt fresh, so we looked to surfing and skating, the things we grew up on,” said Lazaro Hernandez backstage. The collection consisted of bright colors such as greens and yellows that reminded one of the deep-blue. Diane Von Furstenberg took a different approach on the trend- maxi dresses. Inspired by Egypt and the desert, her collection consisted of bright dresses on printed chiffon and silk. Why not look into history for inspiration, it is where all the classic trends were made.