Friday, 8 July 2011

A Lesson in .... Paisley

There are so many trends that go in and out of season, nothing however has had the same kind of staying power as the almighty paisley.

A vibrant, celebration of colour and patter, paisley can brighten up any outfit, and what could be more perfect for those hot summer nights?

Here is an example of paisley in the past, a paisley scarf design from 1850:

A more modern interpretation of the paisley print, Liberty of London's paisley bicycle for Target: 

Here is the more recent King of Paisley, ETRO. They have been re-inventing the print for decades. Here are some of their prints, used in new and inventive ways: 




And now, from 7 Downie St. a look that is perfect for the season and captures the bright and cheerful paisley attitude: 

The Chicago Shirt

The Detroit Shirt

The New England Shirt


The shirts re 100% cotton, made in turkey, have superior craftsmanship: check it out on our website: 

-The Downie St. Team



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