The cottagecore interiors trend of 2021 has made its way into our wardrobe this spring. Quilting has officially migrated from our beds to our outerwear and onto the Americana mix-and-match print patchwork aesthetic featuring on dresses and blouses everywhere right now. Patchwork leathers and denims also a trend for the new season; including contrasting washes on wide-leg seventies jeans and luxe tonal leathers, as seen at Chloe. If you’re looking to invest in the trend for your spring wardrobe, we have a patchwork of a dozen high-street and high-end buys to get the look.


Zara


Patchwork Denim Jacket, £49.99
Patchwork Denim Jacket, £49.99

A great trend-led update to a denim jacket staple – perfect over dresses or paired with khaki trousers and a tee for spring weekends. Buy it.


River Island


Blue Patchwork Denim Dress, £50
Blue Patchwork Denim Dress, £50

A nostalgic, vintage-feel sun dress that needs little styling. Pair with gold accessories and trainers for a modern take. Buy it.


Albaray


Gingham Patchwork Midi Dress, £120
Gingham Patchwork Midi Dress, £120 Copy

Patchwork doesn’t have to mean clashing floral prints. For a graphic take on the look, Albaray’s mix of different scaled monochrome checks and stripes is made consciously from 100 per cent deadstock cotton. Buy it.


House of Hackney x Barbour


Florfield Patchwork Dress, £109
Florfield Patchwork Dress, £10 Copy

A collaboration piece between interiors brand, House of Hackney and British stalwart, Barbour, the patchwork design includes a myriad of the studio’s signature prints, with a dramatic pussy-bow neckline and flattering bias cut. Buy it.


Alohas


Marshmallow Patchwork Sandals, £158
Marshmallow Patchwork Sandals, £158 Copy

Patchwork has made it head-to-toe this season, as demonstrated by these denim criss-cross sandals from made-on-demand ethical footwear brand, Alohas. A great alternative to classic leather slides this summer. Buy them.


Sea


Paloma Patchwork Floral Print Dress, £375
Paloma Patchwork Floral Print Dress, £375 Copy

If you’re not a fan of full-on print, this investment piece from US brand, Sea NY, features a simple tiered midi dress, embellished with Americana patchwork flowers in a modern, minimal design. Buy it.


Isabel Marant


Hafileal Patchwork printed quilted jacket, £395
Hafileal Patchwork Printed Quilted Jacket, £395

A true fashion piece that’s less of a subtle nod to the patchwork trend and more of an emphatic YES. The cropped body balances the dramatic puff shoulders perfectly. You’ll need little more than a pair of black jeans and a cami to make it a show-stopping outfit.Buy it.


& Other Stories


Patchwork Denim Tote Bag, £55
Patchwork Denim Tote Bag, £55

If you’re looking to dip your toe into the patchwork trend, this denim number from & Other Stories is a great summer day bag to keep you on trend. Buy it.


Arket


Patchwork Denim Midi Skirt, £99
Patchwork Denim Midi Skirt, £99

A flattering A-line shape with a real 70s feel, this contrast denim patchwork skirt by Arket is perfect for summer with a simple white tank and gladiator sandals. Buy it.


Seventy Mochi


Bailey Patchwork Jeans, £105
Bailey Patchwork Jeans, £105 Copy

Ethical denim brand Seventy Mochi has created one-off patchwork jeans in its bestselling straight-leg Bailey style. Buy them.


Whistles


Norah Patchwork Shoulder Bag, £185
Norah Patchwork Shoulder Bag, £185 Copy

The subtle contrasting leathers and suedes in Whistles’ Norah bag are spot-on the patchwork trend, yet will be in style for seasons to come. Buy it.


Magpie Vintage


Patchwork Bucket Hat, £150
Patchwork Bucket Hat, £150 Copy

The 90s bucket hat silhouette is back, this summer in a mix of ditsy floral prints from Magpie Vintage. Buy it.

By Lydia Mansi
April 2022

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