Trending: Ikat Prints
May 4, 2010
In case you’re not aware, Cinco de Mayo is this Wednesday! To commemorate this festive affair, we’re taking a look at the season’s tribal print trend, specifically ikat prints. Believed to have originated in Indonesia, the intricate patterns are also made in Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala and others. It has an inherent ethnic vibe that’s simultaneously alluring, artistic and delightfully dizzying, so it’s no wonder we’re seeing the print on the runways again. These patterns not only offer a way to incorporate more prints into a solid wardrobe, but they’re also a refreshing alternative to other more conventional prints, such as stripes and tie-dyes. Whether the ikat takes the form of a symmetrical inkblot or abstract floral, these colorful, dynamic patterns are perfect for the Mexican holiday and beyond.
From left to right:
1. Blue and white pants ($960; Dries Van Noten)
2. Pink and white flared trousers by Jules Reid ($495; Calypso St. Barth; 50 E Oak Street)
3. Ikat print bikini by Matthew Williamson ($295; net-a-porter.com)
4. Ikat tee ($15; Delia’s)
5. Pink and white dress ($3,450; Gucci; 900 N Michigan Avenue)
6. Antik Batik print silk dress ($358; Tula; 3738 N Southport Avenue)
7. Batavia raffia clutch ($250; Anthropologie)
8. Warehouse silk maxi ($110; ASOS.com)
By Meghan Turner
Images courtesy of Gucci, Dries Van Noten, net-a-porter.com, Calypso St. Barth, Tula, Anthropolgie, and Delia’s
Tags: Anthropolgie, Antik Batik, Calypso St. Barth, Chicago Shopping, Delia's, Dries Van Noten, Fashion Trends, Gucci, Ikat, Jules Reid, Matthew Williamson, net-a-porter.com, Print Trends, Tula, Warehouse
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