Fashion is not just about clothing cuts and colors. It’s also that of the prints that adorn our outfits to flatter our silhouettes and brighten them up.
Polka dots, stripes, leopard, houndstooth, Prince of Wales pattern, among all these famous prints, it is impossible to ignore the delicious Liberty pattern and its romantic and vintage little flowers.
Timeless, the liberty pattern crosses the ages over the years , to stylize our looks from early childhood to adulthood. Why do we love it so much? What is the history of the liberty print and how has it managed to rise to the top of trends until today?
Liberty pattern: from the birth of the print to the catwalks of the great fashion designers
It all started at the beginning of the 20th century with the draper Arthur Lasenby Liberty . Still an apprentice at the time, this man who loved to travel decided to open his first London fabric store. Particularly fond of colorful patterns and Japanese culture , the man offers fabrics for household linen or clothing, silk and all kinds of accessories imported from oriental culture.
It is in its “Liberty of London” boutique that people come to purchase objects from elsewhere. For example, there are Japanese fans, beautiful Indian drapes and sumptuous Chinese porcelain. It won’t take more to seduce! From all sides, the English rush to come and stroll there to leave with unexpected finds and objects of great beauty. Moreover, more than a century after its creation, the London flagship store is still one of the most visited in the capital!
It was in 1884 that the liberty motif was born under the leadership of Arthur Lasenby Liberty. On a fine and delicate fabric that resembles silk, we discover the dozens of colors that smell of Spring and are juxtaposed with each other to form a homogeneous whole.
Today, the liberty motif has become so popular in society that it is used to describe the small flower print of the famous little liberty girl dress that we see in Parisian boutiques. But original, liberty being a clever mix of colors (between 12 and 18).
In 1900, a branch of Liberty of London opened its doors in Paris. The success was immediate and the great couturiers of the time fell in love with the romantic print. First Paul Poiret, then Yves Saint Laurent and many others could not resist the neo-romantic charm of the liberty motif . But it is the Cacharel brand that will change everything. By creating an iconic liberty pattern blouse, Cacharel imposes the print on society. It is then a surge of small flowers and liberty motifs which rise into fashion trends from year to year. And it’s not just adults who are seduced by this beautiful print! The liberty pattern has been a staple of children’s fashion for decades…
Why does the liberty print look so good on children?
If liberty print had its heyday in the 1960s, it was also, and still remains to this day, the favorite print of children’s brands. Soft, delicate and pure, it is perfect for dressing our little ones during the day or for formal events. The liberty pattern can even be found in children’s wedding outfits on beautiful ceremonial dresses. It’s a cute and cute little print that it’s hard not to melt when imagining baby in it.
It’s no surprise that it’s still a strong trend of the year in children’s fashion for 2022. It enhances pretty bloomers or cute blouses with a vintage feel . We also like it on little girls’ spring dresses and on various fashion accessories (scrunchies, headbands, bracelets, etc.).
Available in all kinds of soft and fresh colors, it enhances our children’s looks with great subtlety and charm.
A flagship print among adults which is at its peak this year
How good it is to wear a liberty pattern all year round! Fresh, romantic and vintage as can be, the discreet little flowers of the liberty pattern sharpen our femininity. We not only wear them in spring-summer, but also in winter to warm up our looks with a touch of spring. It’s a must-have that has largely taken advantage of current trends to sprinkle our fashionista’s wardrobe with softness and lightness. Associated with other opposing clothing styles, such as rock style, it punctuates a rebellious and daring look with a touch of candor.
Sometimes bohemian, sometimes retro or preppy, the liberty motif takes over all the clothing styles that have been fashionable in recent years. His wise and naive side does not prevent him from progressing. It provides something to have fun with when placed on leather, denim or the raw materials that characterize it.
