Floral prints are, of course, in abundance for spring and are the perfect way to ring in the new season after months of muted tones and layers.
The options for floral prints are also endless, from the painterly to more photographic prints. Dainty, vintage-inspired prints are a popular choice, particularly the florals from Ingrid Starnes and the botanical prints from Ruby.
For those who love hydrangeas, you can't look past the brilliant print tops and dresses from Stolen Girlfriends Club. The "Happy Hydrangea" T-shirt (#3) for example, features a signature photograph by renowned photographer Derek Henderson and works well paired with one of the brand's popular denim or leather pants for a surprisingly cool contrast of hard and soft.
Yes, that traditional fashion trope of tough and pretty is one most New Zealand designers default to each season, however, if there was ever a truer example of playing down sweet florals, this is it.
