SS17 Womenswear Print on the Catwalks

Trendstop's catwalk team bring you the key prints and patterns that will be impacting the industry for SS17 and beyond, helping to ensure that collections have the optimum expert analysis to inform decision making. These emerging trends are developed through further analysis, as our experts curate inspirational seasonal reports and evaluate each individual trends commercial value as well as their longevity over the coming seasons.

This week, FashionUnited readers get an exclusive insight into three of the most essential and inspirational women's print directions hot off the catwalks. Art Gallery Nautical revitalizes nautical themes with a fresh modernist feel, Sketchbook Scribbles offers a contemporary take on handcrafting with freehand monochrome graphics while From The Retro Archives takes inspiration from times past with a reimagining of retro originals.

Art Gallery Nautical

Nautical themes get an update with an art gallery inspired aesthetic. Classic maritime motifs and colour-ways are reenergized with bold blocking, reconfigured stripes and plays with placement and proportion. Sportswear fabrications and athletic silhouettes enhance the fresh modernist appeal.

Sketchbook Scribbles

An artistic license is applied to womenswear through hand drawn scribbles and illustrative effects. Intricate linear patterns make an impact as printed garments are teamed with matching accessories for an all-over look while Monochrome threads and stitchwork introduce a crafty creative element.

From The Retro Archives

Womenswear goes retro as designers look back to the archives for inspiration. Seventies shades of tan, brown, orange and yellow are emboldened through abstract blockings, asymmetric paneling and accent stripes that lend dresses and separates a bold vintage vibe.

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Images courtesy of Trendstop: Joseph, Proenza Schouler, Liselore Frowijn, Chalayan, Marni, Roksanda, Akris, Givenchy and Proenza Schouler all SS17.