The Top 10 Print Ideas for Fall/Winter 2012/13 are:
1. Tapestry- Woven-looking dense designs in scenics, florals and ornamentals.
2. Painterly Stripes - An update to the hard-edged stripe of late, this hand drawn interpretation brings a softer look to the continuing trend.
3. Cross Stitch- Crafty-looking cross-stitch inspired by Eastern and Northern Europe.
4. Big Blooms - Larger than life florals make an impact in bold form.
5. The Silk Road - Asian ceramics and other artisan crafts influence this direction, which mixes traditions from China to Turkey.
6. Pre-War Prints - Tossed florals and conversational prints take on a decidedly late 30s/early 40s feel.
7. Go for Baroque - Ornamentation abounds in curls and swirls.
8. Indonesian Inspiration - Indonesian textile techniques such as batik, wood block and hand painting influence this direction.
9. Color Block - Bold and bright, there is no stopping the visual impact of this trend.
10. Opposites Attract - Opposing shapes and contrasting colors are paired to create optical vibrations.