Digital Prints
Bold multi-colour prints create optical illusions on the body
Technicolour
Digital Prints have revolutionised fashion textiles. The limits to what can be done on a garment have all but disappeared and designers are exploring the boundaries.
Warm tones tame wild prints and make them more wearable
Abstract Animals
Alexander McQueen, a designer in a league of his own, has distorted animal prints until they look almost crystal like. The symmetry of his prints really create optical illusions to the point where they start reshaping the body. The reason these prints are interesting to Hijabi’s is that I think they are bold, but don’t make certain statements that other prints make. They aren’t images of people or animals (which can be hard to find) if you don’t wear those prints. They also have a really feminine feel which I love!
Goot plays with shapes of dresses and shapes in colour
Subtle tones
For more subtle, statements find prints similar to those of Dries Van Noten, Peter Pilotto, or rising star Josh Goot. Geometrics are good on more tailored items whereas soft watercolour shapes look beautiful on long floaty maxi dresses. But because you’ll be covered head to toe you want to keep everything else bold and sharp, clean fresh colours that compliment or contrast, if not you could end up looking like a walking canvas!
