Fabric Inspirations from Swarovski to enhance the pattern and floral print trend

Just a week ago, I was treated to a preview of wonderful presentation of original Liberty fabrics and floral prints which continue to entice us today, and the current exhibitions Liberty in Fashion and the The Art of Pattern both at the Fashiom and Textile Museum present a myriad of design ideas for fashionistas and designers alike.

A couple of days ago, I was shown by leading Austrian crystal house Swarovski how they can add glamour and sparkle by proposing a number of ways to enhance fabric patterns and prints.

Rather than following the lines of the motifs, Swarovski arrange crystals in the shape of feathers and leaves as shown in the picture above, and on the iconic Liberty fabric below, Swarovski crystals and stones add a touch of fantasy to the Art Nouveau pattern.

Swarovski design experts customise and add surface interest by applying a selection of crystal stones in various shapes and beads of different colour effects to these fabrics below, lifting the patterns off the fabric.  They do give designers much food for thought indeed.

Photos by Lucia Carpio for My Fashion Connect.