Print Psychology

Do you ever look through your wardrobe pieces from 2008-2011 and wonder how you managed to pull off that much grey and black without looking like a cloud of dreariness? Now, there is nothing wrong with excess amounts of black in one's wardrobe, but around 2012, bright colors and peppy prints were re-birthed by the fashion womb and held up the sun like little Simba. 

Speaking of the Lion King, have you ever wondered WHY leopard will just not go away? Or why we call some plaids 'ladylike' and others 'grunge'? Or maybe wondered why Mary Katranzou's intricate prints leave you hypnotized? Well, head on over to Zero Magazine and check out an article I (Siobhan) wrote about psychology and printed textiles! 

I can only prove the headiness of this piece by a recent conversation with my mother, who is DEATHLY afraid of snakes.

Siobhan: So that's why people like predator animal prints.

Siobhan's mom: I have 3 snake-skin print blouses!!! What am I doing?? 

Have you ever wondered why people are so obsessed with a certain fashion item? (Ummm, Jeffrey Campbell Litas?) Let us know in the comments below!

Kris Jane International

If you know anything about us RF girls, you know we love dipping a toe into the world of fantasy. Our ultimate escapist dream involves imagining ourselves as Khaleesi of a tropical island with an armada of well-dressed warriors who tend to our every need including: brushing our unicorns' manes, preparing sea-fresh sashimi and cups of tea, and of course performing K-pop songs on demand. There also might be a teleportation device involved so we could travel to favorite international locations (Tokyo, Seoul, California, London, Washington DC and Columbus, Ohio).

When my friend, Kris Jane, showed me the beautiful and fantastical designs of her clothing line, I truly felt like my inner Khaleesi fantasy was being beckoned! The vivid colors and psychedelic prints in ladylike and flowing silhouettes are certainly what we envision our inner warrior princess wearing. Cue Xena warrior yells of excitement! I also appreciated the mixture of international inspirations, as she is wanderlusting lady, just like Miriam and I. Learning about Kris Jane's inspirations only confirmed my visions:

My inspiration mostly comes from patterns and colors from nature and architecture. The Oceanica collection for example..., the print was inspired by the patterns from the mandarin fish. And the new Foulards collection, the prints are inspired by exotic animals and plants from the rainforest.

And indeed, Kris Jane International's Foulards collection, will make your eyes dance in enjoyment as flora and fauna explode into geometric images. And like a camouflaging chameleon, the shapes morph depending on how the scarves are tied, making the styling possibilities truly exciting. Below are our favorite pieces from the new Foulards collection, that are now available at her online store! Check it out and let us know what your favorite design is.

1. Chorus Blue Scarf 2. Splash of Baroque Scarf 3. Chorus Green Scarf