Patterns Archive

Would You Wear… a Checker-Print Outfit?

Written by Caitlyn - FIDM on February 26, 20139 Comments

Photos: 1. Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 ad, 2. Gwen Stefani via Pacific Coast News Check it out: the newest spring trend is a seriously statement-making style. Big, bold, checkered pieces give a nod to the mod fashions of the past, but clothiers like Louis Vuitton have re-imagined the pattern for Spring 2013. From suit sets to cool jackets, [...]

4 Great Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Winter

Written by Chelsea - University of Oklahoma on December 20, 201228 Comments

From the top left: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 It’s no secret that I’m totally wild (ha!) about leopard print. From my bed sheets to ballet flats, my winter coats to the throw pillows on my couch, it’s pretty much impossible to find an area of my life not decorated by leopard print in some [...]

Class to Night Out: Ikat Maxi Dress

Written by Carina - Ohio University on July 12, 20129 Comments

Ikat maxi dress styled for daytime with a tote bag, bright sandals, stacked bracelets and stud earrings

Photo Credit: 1, 2 Do you struggle with transforming your outfits from day to night? Don’t worry, CF is here to help turn that daily annoyance into a fun challenge. This column will focus on one piece per week, and teach you how to take your look from study sessions in the library to dancing the night away. Nothing screams summer [...]

Would You Wear… Ikat Print?

Written by Caitlyn - FIDM on June 5, 201219 Comments

Photo Credits: 1. Forever 21 Dress, 2. Marcella L. on Lookbook.nu, 3. Free People Shorts If you couldn’t already tell, we are huge fans of patterns this spring. Here at College Fashion, we’ve been mixing prints, donning tie dyed-jeans, and even rocking the occasional bird print. So what is the next hot style that has our [...]