Trend of the Week: Power prints

Pack a punch with new season power prints, says Annmarie O’Connor.

INSPIRATION

Winter’s cyber prints fight for dominance with smudgy fl orals and graphic geometric patterns. Prada’s ‘virtual princesses’ , 3-D Japanese light truck patterns at Prada, not to mention Helmut Lang’s hardened lava swirls – the list is endless. So are the possibilities. How will you wear yours?

STYLE NOTES

A collarless printed silk shirt makes a worthy winter investment. Wear with kick flare velvet jeans for pinperfect chic.

This season’s burgundy and fir green create a much softer offering – perfect for a low-fi approach to the trend.

Print-layering continues its catwalk dominance. Brave it head-to-toe like Helmut Lang for maximum impact.

Pattern shy? Opt for a printed clutch or shoe to keep your toe in the trend pool.