In the spring/summer 2022 print trend, designers use playful prints and patterns to create a sense of escapism. Mainly hope for the return of the classic print. So, whether you want to travel with the ever-popular animal motifs or travel back in time to the 60s with bohemian geometric designs, there are plenty of exciting options on the runway.
Spring/Summer 2022 print trends
The bigger the flower, the better
In the words of Miranda Priestly, "Flowers, spring?" But seriously, floral trends do take different forms. Some prints may be small, some enlarged, and some even abstract. This year, the small prints seem to have been removed and replaced by large, bold flowers.
This print trend has taken center stage in the designs of Anna Sui, Richard Quinn, Collina Strada and Rodalte, who made printed patterns 3D!
Etro
Abstract elements
The first collection of this floral trend is Jason Wu, who, in his words, has struggled during the pandemic to find the beauty of imperfect places in his life. As he explained in the show notes, he collaborated with a new fabric designer in New York to focus on fabric bundling techniques, printing real flowers into abstract details on fabrics. Thus, his series highlights this new style of printing.
Like Jigang Wu, Cynthia Raleigh has used abstract flowers throughout her collection, though we're not sure if she used fabric bundling techniques to create them.
Jason Wu,
Red flowers
We all know the old adage "roses are red", but this year, they seem to be redder than usual. Fragrant flowers proved to be particularly popular, like any other red flower available. On Saint Laurent's costume, elaborate decorations were made with red flowers, while Valentino created an almost bloody detail on a dress with red flowers.
Saint Laurent
dot
While polka has yet to make a comeback, the dots named after polka have become the main catwalk motifs of this year's 2022. Whether the polka dots are large or small, this subtle print is used in the main collections of Paco Rabanne, Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga
LouisVuitton
The power of the lattice
The plaid motif is usually a key element of autumn-winter popularity, but this year also seems to be entering spring. In contrast to the pronounced detailing of large florals, many types of tartan motifs are occupying the runway. The main pillars, of course, are window lattice and Balmoral lattice. Meanwhile, the checkerboard is back.
DIOR
The stripes never change
Mani's creative director, Francesco Risso, designed a striped laser style for the Spring 2022 collection. In a statement after the show, he briefly explained, "The stripes are closely related to the direction. ”
Of course, Marnie isn't the only brand to introduce this timeless motif. Christian Siriano, Tory Burch and Schiaparelli have also joined the fun of striped prints
Chanel-
Tie-dye pattern
Tie-dye is a chaotic print trend that never really leaves us. Dating back to the rise of the hippie movement in the '60s, this free motif now seems to be just as popular. In the designs of Altuzarra and Isabel Marant, the way tie-dye is used is very retro, but in collina Strada's designs, the prints are in a modern style. In this fun collection by Hillary Taymour, many of the costumes resemble paintings, but at the same time are perfectly tie-dyed.
Altuzarra
Herringbone pattern
The herringbone pattern does dominate. This complex and interesting stripe is very popular among more eclectic fashion brands, and it has piqued the interest of Matty Bovan, Alice + Olivia and Versace, who have used it for vertical rather than horizontal prints.
Missoni
Animal faces
This year, the more magnified the animal's face looks, the better. The tiger is usually a tiger face, and this highly publicized image is used in skirts and dresses of all designers, such as the classical and exquisite Dior and the wilder Roberto Cavalli.
Christian Dior
Crazy geometry
Fashion is often wave after wave, so not only the millennium bug style is very popular now, but also the retro style of the sixties and seventies is also very popular. The main example of this style comes from the dynamic printing of the runway, in the form of a geometric print in the bohemian style. Paco Rabanne's designs are predominantly square and triangular, but other brands such as Anrealage, Etro, Maryling and threesfour have adopted the vintage print style of 2022 in some of their collections.
D&G
Fashion = art
Fashion is an art form, and we all know that in 2022, sketches on clothing will be the focus. Jackson Pollock-style painting designs appear on Givenchy's coats, Christopher Kane's abstract paintings focused on figures, and Dries Van Noten's striking saturated style is sure to be recognized by Warhol. So, if you want to buy art and clothing at the same time, now seems like the perfect time for you.
Givenchy
Color blocks
Color blocks are usually placed evenly on a piece of clothing with multiple colors, however, this season, color separation blocks become the most popular form. The earliest example is the Alice + Olivia series of jumpsuits, all white on one side and black on the other – like the moment of becoming a magician? Similarly, Dior designed a dress and jacket with a blue and red combination, cutting a horizontal line in the middle of the dress.
Ports-1961
Abstract patches
Abstract color blocks are a chic and stylish choice. The cloudy color combination creates a dreamy effect for the clothes, as if they float out of a virtual reality platform. The main brands that use this print are Loewe and Fendi. Both ensure that the colors are simply softly combined or create a darkening effect that blurs the lines
Fendi
Mixed prints
This tendency is the perfect expression of self-expression, with chaotic printmaking combinations representing our inner artists.
Contemporary designers naturally take this as inspiration, and they layer on top of each other to create the perfect fashion, which is sure to be recognized by tiktok. Anna Sui is fully engaged, and Simon Miller and Moschino have embraced this delicious and fun 2022 print trend.
Ulla-Johnson
Animal texture
Animal texture has a natural sense of design, its natural charm is impossible to refuse, natural animal texture induces a distinct sense of strength, tiger stripe, leopard print, snake stripe and other textures mixed shape changes of different sizes to update a variety of charm colors to add depth, triggering more fashion intentions, the original animal texture injects fashionable colors and fashion combination, to create a powerful and avant-garde and eye-catching lady image.
Chanel
Metal trim
Metal decoration plays a role in reconciling fashion sense and rigidity in a soft design detail, providing insights for the transformation of comfortable home styles to the workplace in the epidemic era.
This season's metal decoration is more concise, focusing on practicality, not emphasizing the extremely complex decorative doctrine, and using simplicity and quality to create practical models suitable for more scenes.