If you're seeking the fast track to cool design, one formula that never fails to raise a smile is trompe l'oeil, a French term meaning 'trick the eye'.
First applied to fashion in the 1920s by designer Elsa Schiaparelli (see above), trompe l'oeil is riding high in fashion again as part of the jazz age trend kick started by Sky Atlantic's recent series, Boardwalk Empire.
As such, we thought we'd share some modern takes this timeless technique to inspire you! Enjoy ;)
The 1980s classic tuxedo t-shirt gets a stylish update at How About Orange.
A cute idea from accessible fashion rebels, Thursday Friday. (Hint: Check out The Make Lounge's screen printed textiles workshop to learn ways to create your own stylish totes, and other items.)
Or channel trompe l'oeil designer du jour Rosalind Keep's fashion hits (above) using topstitching, like littlepiere on Craftster.
And finally, cute 'Button-esque' button badges by Molly and Berts.
