Style Runway - Accessories - Prints + Patterns

Daniella Silvera — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:59:00 GMT

Prints and patterns established their own explosive moment when they arrived on the scene in a number of ways this season. Whether they're used to break up a solid ensemble or daringly clashed together for a whimsical look, prints provide an ultra-cool touch.

Building an au courant look this season is easy with signature dauntless prints from designers such as Versace and Missoni. Due to their riveting swirls of colors and shapes, these prints provide an effortless twist to a look through accessories such as scarves or even umbrellas.

Experimenting with prints this season will allow you to play with the mood of your look and shift the direction for either the office or after dark festivities. You can easily soften a look with a simple floral print or polka dots, add a touch of class with paisley, or turn up the heat by sneaking in an animal print such as a leopard clutch.

Now, If you're feeling daring, take this seasons "clashing" trend in your own hands. As seen on the runway in Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2011 show, polka dots and animal print collided in an unpredictable yet effortlessly cool, downtown-chic look. Don't be afraid to play around with your own patterns and prints to create your own unique look this season.

So, from zebra print to magnified paisley, heavy printed accessories are a must have in your wardrobe this season. Use them to magically shift the mood of a look or work them on a different scale to create a playful and in-the-moment ensemble.

by Daniella Silvera
@levulgar

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