Maluma and Cate Blanchett are rocking tribal patterns for summer – with Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent, here’s how you can, too

Mar 21 , 2020

Maluma and Cate Blanchett are among the trendsetters introducing intricate jacquard prints and paisley prints this spring/summer. Photos: Instagram

Patterns like jacquard or brocade are no longer the sole preserve of winter jackets and coats. Designers from Dolce & Gabbana to Dries Van Noten have given the element a lighter life and transformed it into a prevalent new style for spring/summer 2020.

Celebrities such as Maluma and Cate Blanchett have embraced the new summer motifs, which exude a tribal vibe for evening wear.

Morocco, whose cities such as Chefchaouen are known for their Instagram-friendly blue streets and alleyways, stunning deserts, striking architecture and intricate patterns, was also home to legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent and an inspiration for Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello. W e took models Chris and Bianca to the exotic North African country to show how best to display the stylish designs.

Chris: Dolce and Gabbana jacket and trousers, prices on request; Bianca: Dolce and Gabbana dress, price on request; Chloé necklace, HK$13,560 (US$1,746). Photo: Kate Davis-Macleod

Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress, HK$170,000, stockings, price on request; Erdem boots, price on request. Photo: Kate Davis-Macleod

Louis Vuitton jumper, HK$$42,500; Dior Homme trousers, HK$7,300. Photo: Kate Davis- Macleod

Chris: Dior Homme coat, HK$44,000, jumper, HK$16,000; Bianca: Chloé dress, HK$41,300. Photo: Kate Davis-Macleod

Dries Van Noten blazer and skirt, prices on request; Dior Homme trousers, HK$7,300. Photo: Kate Davis-Macleod

Erdem coat, HK$49,200; Dolce and Gabbana socks and shoes, prices on request. Photo: Kate Davis-Macleod

Prada cardigan, HK$13,950; Dries Van Noten blazer, HK$12,900. Photo: Kate Davis-Macleod

Photography Kate Davis-Macleod @ One Represents

Styling Hannah Beck

Hair and make-up: Camilla Hewitt @ One Represents using Glossier

Models: Chris Doe @ Select Model Management

Bianca @ Select Model Management

Photography assistant: Ollie Coleman

With special thanks to Cas Gasi Boutique Hotel Ibiza

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Fashion

From intricate jacquard to pretty paisley, versatile motifs are giving off an urban, tribal vibe in summer collections from Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana and more