Patchwork on its way to becoming one of the top trends this spring and summer and all options are on the table: from daring to subtle. However you embrace this fashion trend, all you have to do is combine different prints or fabrics, even if only a little. In 2019, a number of fashion influencers wore pieces using this technique in street style during London Fashion Week, and patchwork has also been worn by several celebrities like Selena Gomez .
Adriana Lima has also been a fan and demonstrated her support for the style. Its presence has gained momentum and, given the looks proposed by a number of brands for the spring-summer 2020 season, patches of different sizes and patterns, including flowers, stripes and polka dots—worn all together if possible—are certain to become an essential aspect to your summer looks.
A foolproof spring trend
Combining different prints in small batches or head to toe is one way to quickly pull together a look, especially if you’re inclined to wear one-piece outfits like dresses. This is exactly what ballerina Eleonora Abbagnato did.
Comfy
Combinations of color and texture patterns will add a dash of joy to your outfits, and if you’re looking for comfy, do what model
Gigi Hadid
did: pair a lightweight sweater with denim Bermuda shorts and combat boots.
A hypnotically flowy skirt
There are a few garments you always need in your closet; a long, hypnotically flowing, asymmetrical ruffle skirt is one of them. It’s beautiful and will put a glamorous cherry on top of any outfit. One with these characteristics is the perfect way to hop on this fashion trend’s bandwagon.
Pants or a jumpsuit taking center stage
Another great option is to wear this trend in a pair of pants or a jumpsuit. As with the skirt, these items will become the centerpiece of your outfit. See how this street styler combined mixed print pants with a blazer. The top layer provides the balance point necessary, thanks to its simple lines and neutral color.
A classic floral dress
With patchwork, a traditional spring dress is transformed into something new. The great thing about this style is that it can be worn in formal looks, like this one worn by Italian actress Monica Bellucci, or more informal looks, according to the occasion. It all depends on the silhouette of the dress and the accessories.
A reinvented spring-summer classic
On the spring-summer 2020 runways, the patchwork trend was even more present in shows by brands like Missoni, which included flowing dresses perfect for spring. This photo, for instance, shows a lightweight shirt combined with a dress full of flowers, polka dots and stripes.
Practical style with every step
Other brands like Gucci remained committed to the denim on denim trend, which already reached the wardrobes of many influencers and will continue to do so in 2020. It’s no surprise that garments made with this fabric lend themselves perfectly to a practical and simple patchwork look.
Multiple fabrics
The Thom Browne fashion show proved that wearing prints in different warm and cool color palettes is not enough; the interaction of several fabrics is vital to rounding out your looks this spring. The final touch on this great look? Shoe detailing that maintains the contrast of the rest of the outfit.
Three patchwork pieces
If you’re into outfits comprising several prints or fabrics, Céline is here to show you another way to wear this trend. How to achieve fashion harmony? Choose two pieces with different prints, such as a blouse and a jacket and pair them with a low-key denim patchwork skirt.
Ready to spice up your looks with patchwork this season?
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