Color, Patterns, Prints Oh My!

There is something carefree and whimsical about bright colors, wild patterns and mixing and matching what some consider contrasting pieces in search of the perfectly coordinated ensemble. Or not.

Rockie Nolan of the Wanderlusters in a bright yellow blazer and floral print dress

This past year muted colors, slim and simple silhouettes and transitional pieces were the norm, a reflection of the depressed economy and unwillingness of consumers to shop.

It seems there is a light at the end of this monochromatic tunnel and we are pleased to say it involves a lot of color.

The vibrancy of the clothes we are seeing now “exert a strong emotional pull. “They represent the mind-set of the consumer,” said Kit Yarrow, a consumer psychologist at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. “They express a budding feeling that’s more optimistic and refreshed.” {NY Times}

We are so excited about the resurrection of bright colors and prints this season. You can always count on certain designers – Roberto Cavalli, Betsey Johnson, any number of London designers, for a bit of pop. But this spring it seems everyone got in on the more colorful action.

Beth Buccini of New York boutique Kirna Zabete attributes a 12% uptick in sales to the availability of exciting prints and more vibrant colors. It’s refreshing to see fashion come back to life for the retailer as well as the consumer and we think everyone’s having fun doing it.

Take a look at some of the personal style bloggers showcasing brights and prints for spring.






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