Ideal for dresses and skirts, the paisley trend emphasizes colorful ethnic origin with a fun feminine flair and offers a balance of Eastern and Western style. The paisley pattern originated in Kashmir, India while under the British Empire but was copied for shawl making in the town of Paisley, Scotland.

Autumn &Winter 2009: Paisley

Hermes

Dolce & Gabanna

Dries Van Noten

ChloePrada Stella McCartney