ARCHITEXTURE: Strictly in Blue

Indigo geometry is enjoying a renaissance influenced by the harder stuff which surrounds us.

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Composite Image ©TheDenimEye

Indigo prints and jacquards were much used and loved in South Asian and South American culture when their origins were from historical ornament.  Again we use the same jacquard ornamentation but now influenced by a more contemporary environment.

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Composite Image ©TheDenimEye

Tiles and patterns match in indigo.  strict patterns work for clean cut indigo pieces.

More complex jacquards in double faced and quilted cloths give the distinct impression of architectural origins. For structured simply cut jackets to showcase the pattern and fabric without interference of the stonewash effect.

L-R: ©Used Magazine ©Issy Miyake 

L-R: ©Used Magazine ©Issy Miyake 

Varying scales and different weights in indigo patterns layered for intrigue.  Technical fibres and fabrics combined with geometry have a strictness which emanates from architecture as an influence. Issy Miyake is one of the most inventive exponents of such layered geometric statements.

Trend Direction: FESTIVAL

Close Up - Jacquards and Prints

Lurex star jacquard. Can also be translated as a print. This denim is reversible lighter on one side and darker on the other.

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Faded out multi pattern print enhanced by hand stitching and extra stone washed fading.  Looks great in wide legged cut offs. 

See below for a similar denim from a well known brand, Current Elliot.

Current Elliot Boyfriend Cropped Print £250

Current Elliot Boyfriend Cropped Print £250

Multi pattern woven jaquard below reminiscent of Navaho decoration.

Tropical acid print onto denim shirt. After printing the shirt has been enzyme washed to fade out the print but not to wear it out with a stone wash.