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Beyonce, Emily Ratajkowski, and Sydney Sweeney are fans.
One recognizable pattern is poised to take fashion by storm (again): paisley.
Back in the 2000s through the 2010s, paisley wastheprint du jour.
It was dizzyingly ubiquitous until Gen Zers dubbed the millennial fave uncool.
If anyone can resurrect a trend out of cheugy-ville, however, its Beyonce.
Since they all recently took a liking to the historical motif, consider it officially back.
Originally calledbutaorboteh(flower), the intricate drawingsboast Persian and Indian origins.
Like all trends, its cycled in and out of the zeitgeist since.
Now, its back in and thats all thanks to some of Hollywoods and musics biggest stars.
In fact, she debuted two paisley looks in one month.
Weeks later, she leaned into the style even morein paisley co-ords from Golden Goose.
While both Kravitz and Hadid wore button-downs covered in the pattern, theEuphoriastar made hers utterly risque.
While on vacation, the Miu Miu ambassador wore a head-to-toe look from the brand.
Sweeney took a brown paisley print scarf and tied it like a bandeau bra.
She paired the slinky top with a matching micro mini skirt.
Even before the sudden surge in paisley looks, EmRata was already a year ahead of the trend.
In June of 2023, theMy Bodyauthor wore a black halter top tucked into a paisley print midi.
She paired hers with Western-inspired boots and a statement necklace.
Designers Are Elevating The Print
Even runways are giving paisley the fashion treatment.
The look, however, was v sheer.
Ulla Johnson also got the scantily clad memo.
At the designers Fall/Winter 2024 show, models walked out in intricately embroidered takes on the look.
One cement-hued number was a crochet dream with a long fringe hem that showed slivers of skin.
Meanwhile, in Giambattista Vallis Spring/Summer 2024 show, the designer outfitted several models in bridal-inspired looks.
The ornate dresses were crafted in sheer paisley-motif lace that bared underwear.
Apart from high-end designers, high-street brands are also peppering their merchandise mix with the trending print.
Perhaps the biggest sign that the tides are turning, however, is Vera Bradleys renaissance.
With all this celeb approval, the trend is just about to blow up.