This playful print is more versatile than you may think! True, paisley can have a retro vibe, as it does in the photo at right of Icelandic rock group Amiina, featured in the New York Times Magazine.
Paisley can be intricate and artistic, like this gorgeous Sophia Kokosalaki print.Runway detail photos via style.com.
All other pictures courtesy nymag.com unless otherwise noted.
Paisley might be bright and decorative, as at Tibi.
Tibi
Or paisley can be dark and brooding, as at Burberry ...
... and DKNY
At D&G, paisleys were oversize and psychedelic, in acid hues and on velvet! Furthermore, the pattern was combined to wonderful effect with argyles and other prints. Gorgeous!
D&G
Paisley provided an understated accent at Dries Van Noten
Etro's paisley took the shape of a shiny suit!
Betsey Johnson gave the pattern an 80s/hippie vibe by pairing it with crimped locks and a fringed suede bag. 
Of course, at Gucci the paisley was sexy and dramatic!
Hermés gave the paisley a millionaire playboy vibe with sumptuous silks.
Chloé and others tended toward a more marine color scheme.
James Coviello
Luisa Beccaria, via style.com
Leonard
Even handbags are getting paisley’d!Viktor & Rolf paisley clutch,
via style.com 
Hermés
If an allover print isn’t your thing, no problem! Get a single paisley, on a strand: Zoe & Morgan M Mango necklace, at net-a-porter.com
Hermés
If an allover print isn’t your thing, no problem! Get a single paisley, on a strand: Zoe & Morgan M Mango necklace, at net-a-porter.com
The paisley scarf is a MUST!Runway inspiration:
Burberry
What to buy:
What to buy: Tootals skinny scarf, at asos.com
Be adventurous, darlings!Try some printed tights this fall!
Runway inspiration:
Vivienne Westwood
Where to find your paisley tights?At stockingirl.com, of course.
A printed blouse is the perfect layering piece for autumn!
Fairground short sleeve blouses, above and at right.
Fairground short sleeve blouses, above and at right.Visit asos.com to buy.
Tibi paisley print top net-a-porter.com
Tibi detail
Paisley flutter tee, at alloy.com
Silence & Noise Sojourn Cami, $32 at urbanoutfitters.com
Just Cavalli retro printed dress.
Tibi paisley print top net-a-porter.com
Tibi detail
Paisley flutter tee, at alloy.com
Silence & Noise Sojourn Cami, $32 at urbanoutfitters.com
Just Cavalli retro printed dress.This and next six items at net-a-porter.com.
Tibi Peacock dress
Tibi paisley print dress
3.1 Phillip Lim tunic
3.1 Phillip Lim dress
Matthew Williamson draped dress
Roberto Cavalli evening gown
CC hasn’t forgotten that it’s technically still summer, so here’s a maxi dress to tide you over!
Tibi Peacock dress
Tibi paisley print dress
3.1 Phillip Lim tunic
3.1 Phillip Lim dress
Matthew Williamson draped dress
Roberto Cavalli evening gown
CC hasn’t forgotten that it’s technically still summer, so here’s a maxi dress to tide you over! Forever 21 paisley tube top frock
How come i never pay much attention to Paisley before? it's absolutely gorgeous and perfect for fall.. gotta get some soon!!
ReplyDeleteLove your post it's fab as usual Miss Couture Carrie. I'm not really big on the browns but I do think that some of these prints and designs are great. One would have to be very careful before buying any of these items..if the cut is not right for your body type you could end up looking very dowdy. What do you think?
ReplyDeletemy parents used to have an orange paisley couch when i was little so i still haven't gotten over that image in my head. these are beautiful though!
ReplyDeletethe vivienne westwood example is damn cool ! i'd love to see them in
ReplyDeleteCarrie
ReplyDeleteyou'll realize your dream because you work very hard and improve your craft at each post.
i am confident with that
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keep on being a delight for your readers, friends and family.
Cheers from Paris
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mmm i love the paisley from burberry and dkny the best! i am totally putting a paisley scarf and tights on my to buy list. and that clutch is awesome!!!
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Hi couture carrie-you picked some gorgeous examples here!! My faves are the Leonard and Gucci!! I will try to rock this trend in Autumn, a great post!!
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for all things retro,im a bit of an old soul so anything that reminds me of the adventurous sixties or feel good seventies is just great.
ReplyDeleteI think my fave twist on this micro-trend this season is Burberry's! Love the dark and brooding feel to the paisley in their collection. Carrie darling your posts seem to get even more fab each time if that's possible!
muah!
xx
Marian
I am loving the TIBI stuff you showed!
ReplyDeleteI think paisley can work well on some people and in some forms but for the most part it reminds me of this nude hippie I had to draw in my freshman year of college. She was pretty gross. I guess I'm biased.
ReplyDeleteBut in small doses and certain colors I do think it's pretty.
xoxo
wow that roberto cavalli dress is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletei really love that design from DKNY, James Coviello ...
and of course vivienne westwood!
she always got some speical and crazy one in her design!
typical for VW!
i like paisly i think its kinda granny and retro thingand thats why its so different and interessting ;9
of course you can combine paisley with modern colours or patterns too ;)
in fact the granny look is really in .__.
take a look at D&G its kinda the queen copy haha ;)
love, alice.
Oh yes, I think this fall just might be all about the paisley for me! That Sophia Kokosalaki print is to die for. I just love the gray with that hint of terra cotta!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post!
I like so many of these.
ReplyDeleteI love Tiby and Betsy!
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ByE!!!
I love Tibi and Betsy!
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Whow, Love what Hermés & Dries Van Noten did with the paisley !!
ReplyDeleteooh i'm glad i didn't donate my paisley shirts to purple heart!
ReplyDelete-issa
Paislay is not really my thing... I'd have to make do with the necklace ;)
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always so well put together! Love the last maxi dress!
ReplyDeletei've never paid too much attention to paisley, but you've definitely put it on my radar for this fall!
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OMG Those tights are amazing!! If i have time this weekend I'll watch the film and I'll let you know what I think about it :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a lot of Paisley! Thanks for posting, love it. :)
ReplyDeletePaisely is one of those things I've always loved but has puzzled me a tad on how to wear it! It seems so... luxurious but whenever I wear it I feel a little too casual. I LOVE how others do though! That necklace is divine!
ReplyDeleteI never actually pay attention to floral patterns but I think I might have some paisley in my closet.
ReplyDeleteOhhh Paisley! I love love love paisley :D
ReplyDeleteThe Viktor and Rolf clutch looks fantastic and I love the Silence and Noise cami as well.
omg! Some of these are amazingly hot! I am totally digging the pants!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog!
I'm really loving Gucci's paisley this seas
ReplyDeleteI adore paisley and am so pleased it is showing up so many places! I think my favoriteis Chloe! Thanks for a wonderful post1
ReplyDeleteLove the NO! bracelet and clutch...very fashionable!
ReplyDeleteReading this makes me wanna go out out an buy something Paisley (: lol.
ReplyDeleteThe earth tone blouse with the tie, yes!
ReplyDeleteoh hermes for me please. i like the understated elegance. : ) i normally shy away from paisley.
ReplyDeletepaisley has never been so perfect...great showcase my dear!
ReplyDeletewow. I forgot about Paisley. Thanks for showcasing it in such a beautiful way...
ReplyDeleteLOVE the Matthew W. draped dress.
Happy Friday love!!!
I want to wear something more crazy paisley now!
ReplyDeletethanks for the options!
Gucci and D&G collections make my heart stop really.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely comment on my new layout post. I realised how hard it could be for you to post all these images with captions. Blogger doesn't handle that well at all. I'm thinking of writing up a style that can be applied so that captioning can be simpler. I'll let you know when I'm done.
I love the Cavalli night dress, looks great! Paisley is a good trend for autumn.
ReplyDeleteHi CC! sorry, I just saw your msg in my blog, re: Illo. Sure you can use that illustration, within this context is grand on me. The only thing that I'd ask you is to refer my name or to link my blog. It is up to you!.
ReplyDeleteI have ALLWAYS loved those patterns, so oriental, so "between wars" time... Here it's called "corbatero". Comes, as you'd probably know well -as your spanish is great!- from "corbata", necktie. I got a silver one in grey-purple-black, and seing those in your blog I really want another one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Usually I don't like it, but I loved it at Chloe, and that Viktor & Rolf clutch is A-MAZING!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much ! :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very nice too (;
love your post ;)
ReplyDeletei like the burberry paisley the best!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented at these compliations CC! I must say I love the Burberry, Dries van Noten and Hermes takes on paisley the best. Oh and Tibi too :)
ReplyDeleteI love brightly colored paisley! It's one of my favorite prints!
ReplyDelete-jillian
You post really often!
ReplyDeletejuliet xxx
OMFG! I love paisley! My favorites pics (of dresses) were the first one, the first tibi dress, the Betsy Johnson dress, the Chloe dress, the James Coviello dress, and the Luisa Beccaria dress.
ReplyDeleteThe hand bag was fab as well as the necklace.
Oh, and I'm swooning over the 3.1 Phillip Lim tunic! (It kind of reminds me of Blair's white outfit that she wore to brunch.)
AMAZING post!
I have no clothes with paisley, but the way you did this post makes me want some ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
xoxo
I do love a nice paisley -- you've picked out some beauties!
ReplyDeleteI love Paisley! I love this post!
ReplyDeleteAmazing things! I'm in love with the Leonard dress, it is so beautiful!