Among so many options, there are prints that never go out of style and are a priority in your wardrobe.
Do you know which are the most popular prints around the world? Year in and year out, different variations of colors, shapes and compositions remain popular in the fashion market. Striped, geometric or floral, there are no limits when it comes to making new pieces that, in some way, will always remind you of where they came from. Likewise, this is the case with classic prints: they never lose their elegance and popularity, becoming timeless icons.
There are countless possibilities contained in the design of a print, often bombastic enough to influence the direction of the most varied season collections. Despite this, classic prints have a quality that is not influenced by the course of the fashion seasons, therefore they never go out of style.
Above all, originating from the hands of the most renowned designers in history or from places notable for their relationship with fashion, check out 12 of the most popular prints from around the world.
The 12 most famous classic prints of all time
1 – Vichy
The Vichy print appeared in 1950 and is the most popular retro of all. In this sense, its checkered pattern is extremely romantic and vintage, being the style most used by pin-up models and portraying their feminine and voluptuous power.
2 – Liberty
Liberty, a classic floral with small designs, has more than 500 types of possibilities and is above all a historical guide to women’s fashion. It was created in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty, in London, where the businessman made clothes by hand, printing them with little flowers.
3 – Navy Striped
The navy made a splash after passing through the hands of one of the designers and head of one of the most famous fashion houses of all time, Coco Chanel. Seeking inspiration for her sports collection, Chanel found what she needed among the fishermen of Deauville, hence “navy”, translated as navy. In this sense, the blue horizontal stripe on a white background is famous to this day for integrating the most varied summer looks due to its fresh and chic quality.
4 – Houndstooth Prints
Like navy, another work by Coco Chanel, houndstooth, translated as “crow’s foot”, is a landmark of French urban fashion. Above all, its design was always made of wool and comprised of two colors, and resembles the marks of chicken footsteps left on the floor: hence the title of crow’s foot. There is also the pied-de-coq, or rooster’s foot, with slightly larger motifs than the pied-de-poule.
5 – Pinstripes
An icon of classic elegance, the pattern of white stripes on a black, gray or navy background was primarily popularized by 1920s American gangsters and their suits. Nowadays, the tailoring piece has the most diverse combinations and is worn informally.
6 – Tartan
Originating from the historic clans of Scotland, tartan or tartan plaid is made of thick wool and has varied patterns. Likewise, Coco Chanel was responsible for popularizing the classic print by incorporating it into her feminine designs, combining elegance and comfort in timeless pieces. On the other hand, tartan was also preferred by punks in the 70s, who found in the style the possibility of breaking with culture and transforming the use of the pieces into satire.
7 – Argyle
Likewise, Argyle chess also comes from Scottish clans, more specifically from the Campbells of the Argylle region. Widely found on more traditional sweaters and vests, for example, pieces printed with Argyle have an unmistakable sophisticated air, their lozenges resembling diamonds.
8 – Zig zag Missoni
One of the most vibrant and fun classic prints on the market, the zig zag composition by Italian brand Missoni goes far beyond clothing items. Its strong colors and zig zag lines have already ended up in several accessory and even decoration lines. Missoni is available in bedding, towels and pillows. Furthermore, it is also available in a Converse All Star model, a favorite sneaker on the streets, and in the well-known Havaianas, part of the brand’s spring 2011 collection.
9 – Burberry Check
Plaid remains one of the most popular prints in the world. The shades of black, white, beige and red immortalized by the Burberry brand come from much earlier, when in 1856, Thomas Burberry made warm clothes for soldiers in England. Nowadays, the pattern is seen on several t-shirts, bags and ties, and especially on the famous trench coats, which in other words are soldier’s coats.
10 – Paisley
The Paisley print is one of the most famous contradictions of all time: initially used by the British aristocracy and known for its sophistication, the colorful composition was appropriated during the counterculture in the 70s by hippies, who integrated the design into all types of skirts, blouses and pants. These days, however, Paisley is mainly remembered for its role in the hippie movement.
11 – Jaguar and leopard prints
In the meantime, animal print continues to be one of the favorite compositions in urban fashion. Popularized as leopard, it is impossible to leave the house and not find at least one person who has integrated the print into their look. After all, the view is a historical landmark, originating from the Stone Age and never abandoned.
12 – Pucci Prints
Emilio Pucci was also responsible for popularizing the vibrant, multicolored side of fashion that never loses its chic factor. Composed of geometric designs and primarily blue, purple and yellow tones, the intention of Pucci prints is to transport those who wear them to paradisiacal places. Furthermore, there are more than 25 thousand variations of the design!
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