The Art of Printmaxxing

​Prints are emerging as bold statements, marking a shift in the fashion world. More than piling all your clothing in your closet into one outfit to complete a look, the concept of ‘printmaxxing’ is hard to grasp. Transitioning from a culture where luxury means simple, calm, and composed, maximizing your closet to highlight your personal style is forcing its way back to the center. 

The past couple of years, fashion has played it safe, sidelining intricate designs and eye-catching colors displayed across silhouettes. Now, people are expressing their personal styles rather than simply complying with the rules. Experimental style and pairings are taking over the fashion industry and influencing the way designers think and curate new pieces. Patterns such as lace, polka dots, stripes, and bold color combinations are fighting against greys, pastels, and neutrals. 

How can you think like a designer curating these pieces in their personal wardrobe? The key is finding a common thread across the fabrics to curate a cohesive visual statement. These items need to speak the same language. Try complementing the patterns by layering, styling, and contrasting. Begin with pairing vibrant and flamboyant polka dot heels along with a striped purse. This is a simple pairing and accessory match, but it curates a considerable expressive statement. 

The hardest part isn’t pairing the pieces together, rather finding the boldness and having the expressive mood to curate an outfit that isn’t the social norm. Without breaking these social norms, how can one express their own individual style, and how can new patterns and designs break through?  

Predictable and quiet fashion is on its way out, while vibrant and unexpected pairings are taking center stage. Fashion is a statement. Make yours bold.