Thursday, January 14, 2010

Runway Trend Report: Mix and Match!

Designers are mixing and matching patterns, darlings! Put on a brave face and witness the runway rambunctiousness! Photos via style.com except where noted.
Alexandre Herchcovitch
Antonio Marras, via nymag.com
Basso & Brooke
Betty Jackson; this and next two via nymag.com
Blugirl
Brioni
Chris Benz
Clements Ribeiro
Dolce & Gabbana
Duro Olowu
Emanuel Ungaro, via nymag.com
Issey Miyake
Jason Wu
Kinder Aggugini
Louise Gray
Marni
Moschino
Naeem Khan
Nicole Farhi
Organic by John Patrick
Paul Smith
Peter Pilotto
Peter Som
PPQ
Prada
Proenza Schouler
Rachel Comey
Roberto Cavalli
Sass & Bide, via nymag.com
Thakoon
Tracy Reese
Veronique Leroy
Versace
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Tell CC, darlings: Do you mix & match? [How] will you be channeling this trend?
xoxox,
CC

88 comments:

  1. Love the whole pattern mixing trend, but I have yet to try it. It looks so great on these models! xoxo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  2. Mix and match is one of the hottest trends ever!

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  3. brave trend
    some patterns are really lovely, it is fantastic how they're matched and how they look together


    kisses :)
    Watching the waves

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  4. I Love all of these looks!!!! They all look fabulous!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  5. Love mix and match,i should also try it!

    Nuheila

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  6. I LOVE this look! I used to dress like this in college and I think I'll go back to it when I retire. I want to draw inspiration from Vivienne Westwood, Betsey Johnson, and Patricia Field. Forget about aging gracefully...I wanna age playfully!

    www.bagpoor.com

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  7. def a harder one to pull off-love the proenza version though xo

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  8. Kristen Stewart wore that prada outfit and I thought she looks like a fresh water trout, but it actually looks good on that model on the runway haha! and I'm loving the Moschino dress <3

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  9. I love the idea of mixing patterns! It's definitely a fun look to try! :)

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  10. Could it be? Is tie dye making a much-needed comeback?? :)

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  11. Love this, My fave mix - polka dot with florals. :-)

    Xx

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  12. Love the mix and match, multi pattern outfits. Its amazing what you can throw together!

    xoxo
    J

    www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com

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  13. Prints on prints and dayglo colors = genius! I hope to bring more of that into my spring wardrobe. I'm over winter blahs, darling!

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  14. Mix and match the best! The person who can mix and match, that's the person who knows fashion!

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  15. Love how this looks... I need to try it out more!

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  16. Love the mix-and-match trend. Prada's designs are definitely my favorites.

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  17. Wow! As much as I love this look on the runway, I can't bear myself to try it. But these images are dead-on eye candy! xoxox

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  18. Love this post the mix and match is brilliant and very inspiring!

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  19. These are great ideas for mixing and matching prints... I always thought that this requires a lot of creativity and ingenuity.

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  20. I'm still a bit frightened to mix prints myself; yet I can't help but adore them on the runway! :)

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  21. your eye is unparalleled. i love a lot of these mix and match looks!

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  22. Las rayas con estampado felino en verde me encanta...!!

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  23. Amazing color patterns (or lack of patterns?). I love the Issey Miyake...particularly those amazing tights!

    ...and to think, I worried about leaving the house wearing black with brown this morning...

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  24. The Jason Wu & Moschino are my fav! I want to be rambunctious and totally embrace this trend!!! Can't wait to try it.

    Hope you're having a beautiful day Carrie... oh and I recieve my Orient watch the other day!! It's a beaut! Thanks again. :)

    Love & Aloha, S
    www.elisharon.blogspot.com

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  25. Love the vibrant colors! Mix & match can definitely be hit or miss but I think these are all right on!

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  26. I think the trend is fab and though it looks easy just to throw on mismatched pieces, its probably even harder because the pieces still have to correlate somehow. Love love love it though especially, Alexandre Herchcovitch, John Patrick, Jason Wu and Duro Oluwo... The Nicole Farhi looks like a jumpsuit I bought in Miss selfridge a couple of years ago

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  27. Another wonderful post, dear! I especially like the Chris Benz, the one with the striped cardigan and flortal skirt.
    Take care!

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  28. Mixing patterns is such a great way to spice up an outfit!! I love the Blugirl and Naeem Khan ones.

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  29. amazing !!!
    great mix of pics*°*°*°

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  30. Love this post!! I am such a huge fan of mixing it up, there is nothing more fun that clashing colours and prints, Dries do it perfectly!

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  31. I tend to like mixing stripes of different colours and thicknesses together.

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  32. Goodness, those Chris Benz dresses!!! I just want to undress these models and run away with the stuff!!!! Ah!!

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  33. love all the patterns in store right now. Autumn/Winter was fairly rock and Roll, these colours are a breath of fresh air.

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  34. My most favorite fashion sport, is not matching.. ;P

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  35. LOVE this trend, both when it comes to fashion and interior design. I haven't implemented yet in my wardrobe though, I tend to go for solids...

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  36. loving the prada - finally something colourful yay roll on summer xx

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  37. I'm really bad at this! :D

    juliet xxx

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  38. Funny and spicy !!! <3

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  39. oh this is too much for me, darling! I can't see me wearing this mix and match patterns. though they look great on the runway! xo

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  40. Wow!
    Talk about mixing and matching ~~

    xoxo

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  41. as always, such a great collection of looks! it makes it look so simple to do! xx

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  42. wow, how colorful! a little too colorful for my taste, but I love it on them.
    have a sweet day, darling.
    xoxo

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  43. I'm starting to embrace mixing prints more! It's really fun!

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  44. Yes, all very fabulous looks! I love how nowadays, it isn't all about matching. You can mix patterns, colors, and prints together and still look fabulous!

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  45. so mismatched.. I dunno about that..
    http://www.twolia.com/blogs/teacups-and-couture

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  46. Can look great on the catwalk but not so sure on the streets:)

    But it's fun:)

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  47. I love the use of color!! It is very Southern/Preppy to mix and match patterns and colors like that. I love it!

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  48. loving it :D this trend is getting more popular

    xx

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  49. im a huge fan of mixing unexpected patterns and textures
    these pictures are super gorgeous, love them
    thanks for sharing as always
    i really love your blog, keep it up!

    -cma
    COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

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  50. i'm not sure if i'm loving this trend yet, but i do adore how the stripes & animal print look together!

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  51. I love pattern mixing although I have yet been brave enough to try it myself!
    xoxo, B

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  52. I love patterns! How boring would it be to just where solids.

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  53. Love the mixing and matching! This post has made me realize that I need more patterns in my closet!

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

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  54. I love mixing and matches! It makes me feel like I can just grab whatever I find first and go ;)

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  55. A big yes to that high waist, leopard print, ruffled skirt. I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to mix so many patterns though!

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  56. some are so fun and really sizzle.
    some are too much and clash.
    it's a balance.

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  57. Patterns always make me considerably happier!
    XOXOX
    Libby
    http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

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  58. love the pattern mix VERY MUCH !

    thanks for the warm comments as usual..
    have a great weekend ahead !

    visit, comment , follow me at .
    glisters and blisters :D

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  59. WOW... those are some mixed up outfits! Some work and some... wellllll... hmmmmm
    I guess ANYTHING goes these in fashion! Ugly Betty fashions!

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  60. hmmmmmm. i am thinking....
    xo chauss

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  61. That green ruffly rah rah skirt and the stripy top with the big beads is calling me!!! I adore it!! But, as always, everything is ravishing and wonderful - great trebd!! Thank you CC!

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  62. I'm Loving this trend, makes dressing so much easier & stylish too :)

    xoxo,
    Coco

    http://closetfullofnothing.blogspot.com/

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  63. LOVE clashing/mixed prints, but have yet to master it :) It is so beautifully done here in these pics (great for future reference)!
    xx

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  64. I need to try this out. It looks so awesome on the models but I don't know about me.

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  65. mixing and matching is so tricky .. sometimes it can clash. but these are great picks

    xx lue

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  66. cool post dear:) i love mix and match patterns.. In india we almost mix 3 or 4 bright colors and wear a dress. Its looks kinda Funky but i like it, cause its so colorful :P

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  67. I just don't know. I am really a match match kinda person... hehe

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  68. I luv mixing patterns and wow, these are all amazing examples of how to do it coreectly!! Luved this!! Hope u have a amazing wknd xx

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  69. Mixing and matching =D love it.. kinda like collaging.. another thing I J'adore

    xxx

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  70. i'm not sure how i feel about this trend; some of them look really well done - others look sort of outrageous haha.

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  71. Fashion has changed so much...it really makes dressing much easier today! It's a great trend!!!

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  72. So much interest and creativity here. I adore that skirt photo 3rd down on the left - actually that entire outfit is fantastic!!!!

    Have a wonderful weekend, Darling!
    Baci**Kisses xx
    Rachel

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  73. I'm loving the fact that fashion has changed to anything goes. I wonder how much influence patricia fields and Sex and the City had on this. Mixing prints, wearing white all year round, black with brown, blah, blah, blah. I'm surprised we lassoed ourselves into so many constrictions for so long!

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  74. Love the Moschino! Tres adorable. :)
    Xx

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  75. I wish I was brave enough to try this myself.

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  76. Oooh they are all so colourful - mix and match is so cool - but you do have to be a bit brave!

    Thanks so much for your lovely comment dearest, so sorry for the insanely late reply!

    Stay safe and chic darling,
    English Rose x
    http://iamanenglishrose.blogspot.com

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  77. Ooh this is one trend I love, love, LOVE!
    Me likey this post muchly darling.

    Florrie x

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  78. i love this post! i have been trying to incorporate more print mixing into my wardrobe!

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  79. Love this mix and match! I report this on my blog with credits! come and see! xoxo
    ire

    http://ireneccloset.blogspot.com

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  80. What a cool blog! My fashion find of the day! I love these styles you have posted and can't wait to try them out for SS11!! www. Littleladylookbook.Wordpress.com x

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