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The 7 Biggest Prints of 2023, by a Self-Confessed Prints Lover

Sink your teeth into these.

Last Updated on June 12, 2023

What are the print trends for 2023, I hear you ask!

In my humble opinion, you’re either a prints lover or you’re not. You either prefer to keep things simple, or you choose the more is more approach to fashion.

That’s not to say minimalists can’t wear prints, but there’s certainly a type of person who wears prints in every capacity, to the point where it becomes part of their identity.

I definitely fit into the latter category, so when the time comes each year for a new set of prints to start brewing in the fashion world, I get very excited.

It must be said that it doesn’t matter what’s trending if you don’t feel it fits in with your style identity. At Wear Next, we encourage you to embrace the trends that you identify with and leave the ones that you don’t.

So let’s get into it, shall we? For those as excited as me for a new year of busy prints and pretty patterns, here are the print trends set to dominate in 2023.

Black woman wears check co-ord outside molly goddard at lfw
Courtesy of BFC, Deborah Iona

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What are the print trends for 2023?

Multi-coloured stripes

Almeida SS23 stripes
Courtesy of Imaxtree

Sure, stripes are a fashion staple. But in 2023, they’re going to be a lot more colourful.

Multicoloured stripes are one of the key print trends coming through for the year ahead, and there was no shortage of them on the SS23 runways.

We saw this trend at Marques Almeida (above), Zimmermann, Ralph Lauren and Valentino.

Kitri Marley Cotton-Blend Top

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Sia Sequin Stripe Midi Dress Olivia Rubin

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Patterned trousers H&M

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Oversize Striped Blazer from Zara

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Check mate

model wears plaid coat at paul costelloe ss23
Courtesy of BFC

Kate Moss was the moment when she modelled for Bottega Veneta (below) in a casual plaid shirt, but this wasn’t the only show that featured the classic print.

Checks featured at Paul Costelloe (above), Dior, Acne and Vetements.

OVERSIZED CHECKED WOOL-BLEND SHIRT Cos

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SOFT BRUSHED CHECKED LONG SLEEVED SHIRT

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Cropped Checked Thin Jacket from Sofia Coelho x NA-KD

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Artistic florals

close up of floral print at van noten ss23 show
Courtesy of Imaxtree

Florals are never far away, but they’re getting an artistic update for 2023. At Van Noten (above), Louis Vuitton and Yuhan Wang (below), the florals looked like they could be in a gallery.

3 models backstage in florals at yuhan wang
Courtesy of British Fashion Council
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Cami Midi Dress rixo

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FLORAL PRINT SHIRT Zara

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Frankie Silk Dress from Reformation

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I Heart You

model wears green heart-print dress at victoria beckham ss23 show
Courtesy of Imaxtree

Ready for Valentine’s Day? Wear your heart on your sleeve this year, literally.

Hearts were emblazoned subtly (and not so subtly) on dresses at Victoria Beckham (above), Nensi Dojaka (below) and Paul & Joe.

2 models wear heart-embellished dresses at nensi dojaka ss23 show
Courtesy of British Fashion Council
VALENTINA GEORGETTE MAXI DRESS Sweetie Hearts Pink

Valentina Georgette Maxi Dress, £179, Ghost – buy now

Glovetanned Leather Heart Cross Body Bag Coach

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Cherish Print Midi Dress Sister Jane

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Red Heart Print Frill Mini Dress from New Look

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Sunset shades

2 models wear prints backstage at paul costelloe ss23 show
Courtesy of British Fashion Council

There’s nothing more delicious than a good sunset, but if you’re not going on holiday this year, why not wear the shades instead?

These gorgeous orange and pink hues were featured on dresses at Ferragamo and Courrèges, bodysuits at JW Anderson (below) and co-ords at Etro.

model wears sunset print at jw anderson
Courtesy of Imaxtree
Daybreak Cardi Vol.2 House of Sunny

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Alamea abstract-print stretch-woven midi dress  
Farai London

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Sunset Mini Dress Pink Multi from Princess Polly

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Optic swirls

model wears swirl print at jacquemus show
Courtesy of Imaxtree

You didn’t think we’d miss these, did you?

Swirls have been on the cards for a while, and they’re here to stay. Jacquemus (above) added texture to their wavy beachwear, while they got psychedelic at Missoni, Rodarte Sass & Bide.

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Freddie Co-ord in Wave Print Ilk & Ernie

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Jessi Linen Dress Reformation

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jersey polo neck top & Other Stories

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Swirl print maxi dress blue from Moonsoon

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Spots

shot of model wearing polka dots in saint laurent ss23 dhow
Courtesy of Imaxtree

Polkadots are such a classic print, it’s unsurprising that designers went dotty over them for 2023.

This retro-inspired print made its mark at Chanel, Saint Laurent (above), Halpern (below) and Richard Quinn (bottom).

halpern ss23 show
Courtesy of British Fashion Council
Tayce modelling in polka dot prints at Richard Quinn ss23 show
Courtesy of British Fashion Council
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POLKA DOT PRINT SHIRT - STUDIO

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Soiree Polka Dot Shirt Sister Jane

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Bright Spot Wrap Woven Mini Dress from Karen Miller

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