FABRIC TRENDS
FROM THE LA INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE SHOW
Ombré
prints give textiles the sun-drenched look
of a tropical island.
Animal prints
go wild, ranging from rich faux furs to flashy
versions in stretch fabrics.
Gray days are
here giving floral prints and patterns a makeover.
Botanical prints
range from lush florals to organic-leaf patterns.
Textile mills
head to Morocco for inspiration with foulard-
and paisley-inspired prints and patterns.
Textile makers
offer fabrics with sophisticated surface treatments.
Royal blue is
back, turning up as an accent color on geometric
patterns or as an allover shade for ikat-style
prints, funky animal prints or paisley patterns.
Foil prints
and metallics light up textile design with
a futuristic touch.
Orange shades
from bright sherbert to rich persimmon lend
a rich glow to velvets and jerseys.
Geometric prints
are back, but they've gone oversized, often
in bright primary shades paired with shades
of gray.