
Trend Watch: Kaleidoscopic
Symmetrical and colorful, these prints are similar to what you viewed looking through a kaleidoscope as a kid.
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Symmetrical and colorful, these prints are similar to what you viewed looking through a kaleidoscope as a kid.









If it’s under the sea, it’s in this summer, with aquatic touches like seashells and fish, being on trend.
Japanese-inspired "kawaii" styles are in, so use this simple kitty design by April Frye on your trend-watching clients.
Japanese for “cute” and “adorable,” it’s an art and fashion style that frequently features cartoonish characters, flourishes like bows and hearts, and the color pink.
Mimi Nguyen uses a base of color blocking to create an eye-catching design.
Camouflage can make the perfect nail art design, as shown by Mindy Hardy.
Real digital photographs, sometimes enhanced or otherwise tweaked, are appearing as fashion-worthy patterns.
For spring 2012 designers are inspired by diverse influences, showcasing a range of styles and lifestyles — from free and playful to light and breezy, plus contemporary classics.
Definition: This is camouflage that’s actually meant to get you noticed. Instead of sticking to earth-tones like forest greens and browns, try camo patterns in bright colors or even pastels.
Definition: High-shine metallic styles that look to be dripping wet are one of the season’s hottest crazes.