Taking my last post on beetle wing-inspired iridescence one step further, it seems that these creepy crawlies have served as design inspiration this fall beyond just a color story. Prints depicting the insects appeared in a surprising number of collections. I'm not sure what it is about them--perhaps it's their surrealistic quality (another Fall '13 trend) or maybe designers suddenly realized that they make for an intriguing, kitschy print. Whatever the case, I am down.
Though the Lanvin ensemble above was the only beetle-covered look to walk their runway last March (other bugs appeared in jewelry-form throughout the show), the print packed a powerful punch and has proven to be an editor favorite.
The collection with the most extreme case of beetle infestation was, by far, Tory Burch. The designer developed not one but two prints--teal scarabs and a museum-worthy array of species in blues and greens--that were featured on everything from silk tops and scarves to small leather goods and even an iPhone case. Jeweled beetles embellished sweaters, smoking slippers and a tasseled evening bag, and appeared in jewelry form, as well.
McQ Alexander McQueen produced a creepier take on the print, which has appeared on body con dresses (like the one above) and the line's signature lightweight scarves just in time for Halloween.
Madewell is also on board the trend with this vintage-inspired silk scarf. And how funky is this satin Marco Bologna bomber jacket?
The bugs even made a cameo Kenzo's quirky Fall '13 ad campaign!
So tell me, are you down with Beetle Mania?
Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa
