The Palm Tree Motif - Mini Trend Report

Vogue Latin America cover 

This year saw the return of the palm tree after the motif being such a phenomenon on the catwalks last year but not in the form of a Hawaiian Dad shirt. Designers who bought the palm tree motif to us in 2014 include Marc Jacobs (S/S 2014 RTW), Noon by Noor (Resort 2014 and S/S 2014) and Fausto Puglisi (Spring 2014 RTW). The motif reappeared for the 2015 catwalks, within collections such as Oskhlen (S/S 2015 RTW) and Nicole Miller (S/S 2015). Topshop, H&M, Missguided and Motel are a few of those amongst high street brands to showcase garments featuring the palm tree motif.

Forget Me Not spring lookbook 

Not only has the palm tree motif been used on garments throughout fashion, but has become a familiar feature of both photoshoot and runway sets. The palm tree has such strong connotations of relaxation, summer, happiness, paradise and has an overall tropical vibe, which is why I think it keeps cropping up, it's the motif epitome of the summer season! If you thought of the top three motifs which make you think 'summer' I'm guessing palm tree is in there somewhere? 

Anna Sui Spring 2016 RTW 

Tommy Hilfiger S/S 2016 RTW 

If you thought fashion had exhausted the palm tree, that is not the case, yet again the palm tree is set to show again in Summer 2016. The motif has already featured on not only S/S 2016 collection garments but also runways sets, both Anna Sui and Tommy Hilfiger (above images) opted for beach themed shows with palm trees making up their sets to display their collections, which also featured the palm tree motif on many of the garments.

To view Tommy Hilfiger S/S 2016 RTW catwalk visit; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYk4McQ3w2g

This has been my first mini trend report I hope it has given you an insight into the trending palm tree motif, many more trend reports to come!

Love, Isabella x

Photo Credits: Vogue.com, Pinterest