For Pleats Sake!

Pleats have been a common texture for years in dress. I have also found that the pleated texture is quite common for many objects unrelated to fashion. In this instance we can see a pleated pattern from the middle of cardboard. 

Work Cited:

Revolve. (n.d.). Rag and Bone. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from Forward Forward: http://www.forwardforward.com/fwd/DisplayProduct.jsp?d=F&s=C&c=Sale&product=RAGB-WD34

Zazzle. (n.d.). Corrugated Cardboard Texture . Retrieved April 17, 2011, from Zazzle: http://www.zazzle.com/corrugated_cardboard_texture_flyer-244837954967304963

Faux Fur Feels Furrrrrrrfect

Faux Fur has transitioned from novelty use into a fashion fad. As seen in the picture to the right- this fur hood is becoming all the rage in Hollywood this season.

Works Cited:

Chick, G. (2010, November 14). Animal Hats are Everywhere This Season. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from Gliks: http://blog.gliks.com/2010/11/14/animal-hats-are-everywhere-this-season/

Disney. (2011). The Disney Store. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from Stitch Plush: http://www.disneystore.com/disney-store-official-site-for-disney-merchandise-stitch-plush-toy-12/mp/1266201/1000267/?Nr=pPublished:1&D=plush&Ntk=All_Shopping&Nu=pProductID&Ntt=plush&Dr=pPublished:1&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Dx=

The Pouf

This texture is most popular in the bath but it's duplicated in many forms of fashion. For example, in the right picture you can see a very similar construction and texture at the bottom of the dress to the bath pouf. This texture not only adds a fun and flirty texture- it adds volume to the garment.

Works Cited:

Princess, T. (2006, July 12). Wedding Poll. Retrieved April 18, 2011, from Lizard Kingdom: http://www.lizardkingdom.org/archives/2006/07/wedding_poll_2.html

Supernatural Botanicals. (2010, November 17). Skipping the Wash Rag. Retrieved April 18, 2011, from Supernatural Botanicals : http://supernaturalbotanicals.com/blog/skipping-the-wash-rag

The Basket Weave

The texture of a woven basket can be seen in apparel as well. For example- many hats are woven from similar materials. They are all the rage for the warmer seasons. 

Works Cited:

EnchantedGal-Stock. (2007). Wood Reed Basket Weave Texture. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from Deviant Art: http://enchantedgal-stock.deviantart.com/art/Wood-Reed-Basket-Weave-Texture-56192281

Nidhi. (2010, November 27). 2011 Hair Accessories- Hats. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from Glam Check: http://www.glamcheck.com/fashion/2010/11/27/hair-accessories-trend-s-s-2011-hats/

Sporty Texture

Texture can also be found in sports. Take for example the texture of a basketball. This braille-like texture is now being used for sneakers. 

 Works Cited:

PSD graphics. (n.d.). Backgrounds. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from PSD graphics: http://www.psdgraphics.com/backgrounds/orange-basketball-texture/

Shoe Affair. (n.d.). Retrieved April 17, 2011, from Shoe Affair: http://www.shoeaffair.com/AND_1_shoes2.htm

Cross Hatching

     The cross hatched texture can be found in art, architecture and fashion alike. Here we see it utilized in a man hole cover and a pair of cuff-links. 

Works Cited:

Mishkar, L. (n.d.). Photos. Retrieved April 19, 2011, from Larry Mishkar: http://www.larrymishkar.com/photos/industry/IndiaManHoleCover_0005.jpg

This Next. (n.d.). Man Hole Mats. Retrieved April 19, 2011, from This Next: http://www.thisnext.com/tag/manhole-mats/

Honeycomb- It's the Bee's Knees!

The texture of honeycomb isn't for the bees anymore- it's taking the fashion world by storm. This texture has been utilized in this chic sun dress. What a great combination!

Works Cited:

Android. (n.d.). Android Honeycomb is Next? Retrieved April 19, 2011, from Android: http://hi-android.info/2010/08/20/android-honeycomb-is-next-android-honeycomb-next-to-gingerbread/

I Heart Luxe. (n.d.). Emily Ryan Honeycomb Dress. Retrieved April 19, 2011, from I Heart Luxe: http://www.iheartluxe.com/luxe-feature/1602