By the time I reached the second grade, my mother had abandoned all hope that I’d ever grasp the logic, never mind the appeal, of coordinating an outfit that didn’t involve a Lisa Frankian pairing of floral and animal prints. Since day one, I’ve had a hole in my heart (not so much my in closet) that could only be filled by bright, bold, ballistic patterns as if I were a long lost member of the Diplomats. Fortunately for fellow pattern addicts, Spring/Summer 2014 at OC means never having to choose between camo or cartoons; whether it's Marcelo Burlon's menagerie of kaleidoscopic digital prints or Monitaly's fresh florals, we've got something for everyone. Give the basics a break and check out ten of the craziest prints of the season.
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I have so many Hawaiian shirts in my closet I’ve had to start categorizing them by sunset or surf scenes, pineapples or palm trees, but this Opening Ceremony Elvis Print Oversized Pocket Jacket is in a league of its own. In partnership with Elvis Presley Enterprises, we've created a full wardrobe covered in the OG hound dog’s hit lyrics, archival photographs, and this totally tubular Hawaiian print inspired by his starring role in the 1961 film Blue Hawaii.![]()
Whether it's a melting tartan polo or the iced-out crystal print parka I sported in my Show & Tell video, KEENKEEE's trippy treatment of digital prints is always on point. This season, designer Hyoungkee Kim was inspired by thorns, menacingly manifested as insidious hedgehogs and vines sprawling across shorts and T-shirts, like this prickly pattern Vine Tee.
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Just because Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’s Mama June beat me to having a nationally televised wedding in a tree camo print wedding gown doesn’t mean that I should give up on that dream. Based on Steve J & Yoni P’s perfect mix of punk and feminine in their spring collection (full of unicorns, florals, and bright camouflage printed on mesh and frayed denim) they’re the pair I want designing my dream frock. But for now, saying “I do” to this POP CAMOFLAUGE BUSTIER FLARED DRESS dress is enough for me.
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Monitaly designer Yuki Matsuda derives inspiration from classic vintage pieces to create his Americana-with-a-twist aesthetic, taking construction cues from military gear to ensure his garments are timeless and long-lasting. This season, floral fabrics add contrast to classic pieces—a perfect partnership best executed in this 80'S FLORAL PAT PULLOVER, which gives
I have so many Hawaiian shirts in my closet I’ve had to start categorizing them by sunset or surf scenes, pineapples or palm trees, but this Opening Ceremony Elvis Print Oversized Pocket Jacket is in a league of its own. In partnership with Elvis Presley Enterprises, we've created a full wardrobe covered in the OG hound dog’s hit lyrics, archival photographs, and this totally tubular Hawaiian print inspired by his starring role in the 1961 film Blue Hawaii.
Whether it's a melting tartan polo or the iced-out crystal print parka I sported in my Show & Tell video, KEENKEEE's trippy treatment of digital prints is always on point. This season, designer Hyoungkee Kim was inspired by thorns, menacingly manifested as insidious hedgehogs and vines sprawling across shorts and T-shirts, like this prickly pattern Vine Tee.
Just because Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’s Mama June beat me to having a nationally televised wedding in a tree camo print wedding gown doesn’t mean that I should give up on that dream. Based on Steve J & Yoni P’s perfect mix of punk and feminine in their spring collection (full of unicorns, florals, and bright camouflage printed on mesh and frayed denim) they’re the pair I want designing my dream frock. But for now, saying “I do” to this POP CAMOFLAUGE BUSTIER FLARED DRESS dress is enough for me.
Monitaly designer Yuki Matsuda derives inspiration from classic vintage pieces to create his Americana-with-a-twist aesthetic, taking construction cues from military gear to ensure his garments are timeless and long-lasting. This season, floral fabrics add contrast to classic pieces—a perfect partnership best executed in this 80'S FLORAL PAT PULLOVER, which gives