MODA / FASHION
From tropical chaos, nostalgic recollections of holidays and delicate patterns inspired by textures of nature, to twisted geometry and inevitable floral patterns. This year's designs are more attractive than ever F ashion rules, in the sense of fashion dic- tates, have long since ceased to exist. In the end, rules are there to be broken. And what brings us joy this year is the expansion of bright, cheerful, optimistic designs on mod- els that have an interesting cut, in unexpected colour combinations. As a trend and characteristic of the industrial rev- olution, print had a significant impact on fashion. We gained a wealth of colouring and a mix of patterns that were once unimaginable, imitating various mate- rials and textures on a plain, smooth canvas, such that now a t-shirt can look as though it's quilted or tweed, while space has also been found for art in fashion, in the form of printed motifs of the works of great paint- ers, but also expressions of rebellion and personal at- titudes through messages printed on t-shirts... In the end, prints will turn out to be more important than the silhouette, which of course isn't actually the case. Their role is to accentuate the cut of the piece and show the courage of the owner as they proudly walk mismatched. Their functional role in balancing the figure also isn't negligible, so small prints are recommended for small ladies and vice versa for large ladies, although small prints also suit them. And there's a special sto- ry when it comes to the inclusion of strong colours. In short, you should choose bright colours and striking patterns for that which you want to emphasise, and vice versa. We use dark shades and subtle prints to hide our areas that we don't want to show off. The only catch that distinguishes a cheap patterned piece from an expensive one is the stitch of the seam. Yes, yes, the seam. The pattern must match up regard- CRAZY PATTERNS FOR A CRAZY SUMMER COLOURFUL, I LOVE YOU COLOURFUL
Tekst/Words: Sofija Kuzmanović Fotografije/Photography: Profimedia.rs
less of whether it represents stripes, flowers or animal prints. Even the slightest deviation makes the piece ap- pear cheap and there's no chance for it to go unnoticed. Animal prints have become classics, such that no season can pass without us seeing fabric printed with stripes, flowers, geometric patterns or those sport- ing an ethno spirit. As we have grown accustomed to, Dolce & Gabbana play boldly with designs that include a combination of various floral patterns alongside polka dots. Armani is also playing with geometric patterns, but also remaining true to the spirit of timeless designs that don't expire, while Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, who is known for her bold prints, is going a step further by adding applications to her patterned pieces. The Jap-
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