Photographed by Anna Zyskowska for the February 2025 Issue of Vogue Philippines
Vogue Philippines tunes into the spring atmosphere by mixing and matching maximalist patterns.
In this February issue of The Look, Fashion Editor Neil De Guzman explores the global significance of patterns and prints, highlighting their deep cultural meanings. These fabrics go beyond aesthetics; they express identity, history, and values.
In Ancient Egypt, geometric patterns featured symbols like papyrus and lotus flowers, representing fertility and rebirth. In China, dragons and phoenixes embroidered on silks symbolized power and good fortune. India’s vibrant prints, including block printing and tie-dye, are supreme, while African tribal textiles represent unique cultural identities. In the Middle East, intricate arabesques and floral motifs arose from religious restrictions on depicting humans, blending spiritual devotion with artistry.
Across the Atlantic, Native American tribes, like the Navajo, wove symbolism into their blankets and rugs. Meanwhile, Europe’s French, Italian, and English styles were known for luxurious brocades, and patterns like stripes and ginghams gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution.
Fashion today embraces boldness and risk-taking when mixing prints. From striking reds to psychedelic paisleys, patterns continue to evolve, inviting playful experimentation.
Below, Vogue Philippines has rounded up the best red and paisley items for your selection.
Paisley Please
Fall into the dreamy depths of brocade and paisley, where amethyst tones evoke an entrancing visual mood.
Scarlet Fever
Vibrant reds and oranges dance across surface textures and dense prints, exuding an energy almost impossible to ignore.
