There aren’t many prints that are more synonymous with summer than florals. Whether it’s the ditzy flowers of the ’40s or the psychedelic blooms of the ’60s, posies have been reworked over the decades, taking on a variety of guises at the hands of different designers.
Every year without fail you can expect to witness the floral infiltration of fashion, which sees even the most minimalist brands submit to the trend’s whimsical charm. What’s a floral-ambivalent fashion lover to do? If, like me, you prefer to have your foliage attached to a trellis rather than your trousers, shopping in the warmer months can present a bit of a challenge. However, I’m happy to report that there are plenty of summer-ready alternatives to try.
Thanks to the extrovert stylings of brands such as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli, print inspiration is not in short supply this season: we have everything from Noughties cargos rendered in camo print and ’70s-inspired swirls and curves, to iconic leopard and bookish alphabet print. There’s even a cheeky cameo from the staunch minimalists at Jil Sander, who made me totally fall in love with stripes again thanks to the punchy head-to-toe styling.
Scroll down to see and shop our edit of summer prints that are perfect for those who don’t love florals.
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The Retro Throwback
The Stripes
The Camo Print
The Letter Print
The Animal Print
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Originally posted from “British VOGUE” by Joy Montgomery
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