Experiments in the field of fashion do not stop. Designers in their collections rely not only on prints familiar to everyone, but also on more interesting and unusual patterns. One of them is the trendy ornament Toile de Jouy, which takes us back to the time of luxurious balls.
Toile de Jouy – what is this print?
Literally, the name of the print is translated as “fabric from Ruyi”. Such an ornament was originally inspired by Chinese porcelain, it began to be actively used in the interior and placed on textiles, ceramics and even wallpaper. The ornament is reminiscent of Venetian murals, and it can also refer us to the peasant theme. Also, the pattern began to be transferred to clothes – it looks great on dresses of any style.
The decoration of the toile de Jouy is mostly done in blue, green and red. It is placed on a white or cream background.
By the way, such an unusual pattern was inspired by Christian Dior and Valentino Garavani. The latter in the distant 60s released the famous collection of dresses with toile de Jouy print. Today, the ornament again comes to the forefront and adorns the outfits of fashionistas.
How to wear Toile de Jouy print?
Despite the fact that the ornament looks elegant, it should be worn with care. Do not oversaturate your image. Therefore, designers recommend combining plain and discreet accessories with it.
You can dilute the print with plain things. For example, wear a simple blouse or t-shirt with an ornamental skirt. You can also throw a discreet jacket over the dress.
In the summer of 2023, you can wear the Toile de Jouy print in a total look. Choose long dresses that will draw attention to yourself. Suits and overalls with such an ornament look good.
By the way, some designers suggest using the ornament even on shoes and accessories. You can safely choose a dress, clutch and shoes in one picture. This will make you look bold and unusual.
To be continued…
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