Reap the fruits of fashion

After summer’s floral flare, bold fruity prints have been making their way into wardrobes and home decor. Read on to get it right

The pandemic has inspired many to mentally rewind to simpler times. Not surprisingly, trends that evoke nostalgia are making a comeback, with a few contemporary edits. And this season, it’s fruit prints that are making their way on to clothes, upholstery and other decor items. “In addition to nostalgia, fruit prints are a mood-lifter. They remind us to not take things too seriously, and inject some vibrancy into our daily lives,” says stylist Disha Selarka.

Singling out

“The easiest way to sport a bright and peppy fruit print is to wear it as is in a single garment, such as dresses, jumpsuits, rompers, or even coordinated sets. Pick solid colours for your bag, shoes and accessories,” Selarka says. She adds that fruit prints are a fun and easy way to balance your body shape. For those with triangular body types, wear the fruit print on your upper half to mimic the hourglass shape — the print draws attention towards the narrower part of your body. Those with an inverted-triangle body shape should wear the print on their bottom half. In this case, she suggests completing your look with neutral pieces for a perfect balance.

When picking accessories, choose either neutral tones or colours from the print to make a bolder statement. For a more eye-popping look, team a fruity print with a classic print such as stripes, plaid, gingham or polka dots, Selarka adds. 

Small is beautiful

Pankaj Poddar and Disha Selarka

Choose smaller-sized fruity prints for drapes, upholstery or wallpaper to keep the print from overwhelming your space, advises Pankaj Poddar, co-founder of Hipcouch. Smaller-sized prints, especially in sombre tones, can add an unexpected flair to your home decor. You can also experiment with statement panels of larger-sized fruity prints in brighter colours for areas such as your kitchen, children’s rooms or lounge. Make sure to keep the rest of the room neutral-toned so that the prints can take centre stage. Finally, accent pieces such as rugs and throws in delicate fruit prints can add visual interest.

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