I recently found this stunning knit at a place called EVA NY. I went there for a special sale event highlighting a friend’s line. I was instantly drawn to this piece for it’s vibrant colors and it’s texture. This is not a print. it is a textured knit cape/hoodie. I was reminded of a brief stay in Australia back in 2000 when I first saw this technique.
Coogi is an Ausie brand that stakes the most claim in this technique, but I am on the hunt now to find more designers using this technique and applying it to different forms. Here is some Coogi, so you get an idea…
Inspired by my find I have been looking into other brightly colored pattern applications. Above is a design by MIA.
MIA has been known for her style, baby bump and all, ever since leaving fashion school in LDN to pursue her music career along side boy-friend/Musical Stylist Diplo. Her style was recently compared to the sensibilities of jean-charles de castelbajac (Below).