It's hard not to love a few paisley designs every now and then. The pattern used in these designs, which is originally from Indian, Pakistani, and Persian in origin, is now often associated with cultures like the country music movement.
The print, which is made up of several twisted teardrop-looking figures, gets its name from the city of Paisley in central Scotland. Many American traditionalists, and especially quilt makers, tend to refer to paisley print as "Persian pickles" or "Welsh pears."
These days, paisley designs can be found on virtually everything, from iPhone covers to shoes and even outerwear. The print is usually seen as being soft and delicate, but as this gallery of pretty paisley designs demonstrates, paisley can actually be quite chic and fierce.
Take a look to see all the different ways you can style the print.
45 Pretty Paisley Designs
From Oddball-Patterned Blazers to Printed Hipster Espadrilles:
Souzan Michael — Nov 23, 2011 — Fashion
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Fierce Formal Lookbooks
Tom Ford Spring 2010 Menswear Looks are Nothing to Frown About
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Luxury Lakeside Lookbooks
FERKNOT is the Hottest New Wave of Preppy Cottage Style
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Oddball-Patterned Blazers
The Spring 2012 Joe Fresh Menswear Collection Makes a Splash
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Moody Menswear Shoots
Bastiaan Van Gaalen Strikes Melancholy Poses for Zara Fall Winter 2011
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Enchanted Garden Shoots
Natalia Vodianova Etam Lookbook Flourishes Like Blossoming Flowers
40
Retro-Modern Summer Menswear
Sergi Pons Captures Dapper Contemporary Suits for GQ Germany
39
Gown-Whipping Editorials
Rose Cordero Oozes Sensuality for Wild Thing in Arise Magazine
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Multifarious Floral Fashion
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Bavarian Chic
Philosophy Spring 2009 at New York Fashion Week
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Mixed Ink Neckties
A RokGear Silk Screen Necktie is a Hip Accessory for any Man
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Boho Business Wear
The See by Chloe Pre-Fall 2010 Collection Takes on a '70s Feel
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Wallpaper-Inspired Fashion
The Marc Jacobs Resort 2012 Collection is Full of Prints and Patterns
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French Fashionista Photos
The Marion Cotillard Elle France September 2011 Cover is Flawless
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New York Fashion Week Fall Coverage
Day 3
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Stylish Streetwear Staples
The Supreme FW11 Collection for Men Offers Plenty of Urban Basics
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Prismatic Paisley Print Ads
The Etro Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign Mixes Colourful Patterns
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Playfully Printed Menswear
The Vanishing Elephant SS12 Line Offers Stylish Warm-Weather Basics
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Clash Pattern Fashion
John Galliano Mixes Different Prints for Fall 2009
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Pumped-Up Paisley Heels
The Charlotte Olympia Orient Express Booties Boast Impressive Prints
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New York Fashion Week Fall Coverage
Day 6
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Flamingo Print Retro
Just Cavalli Fall 2008
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St. Tropez Chic
Christian Dior Resort 2009
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Slouchy Fall Fashion
Lonely Hearts Fall 2010 Collection is Messy Chic
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Bovine-Inspired Collections
The Etro Fall 2011 Show is Influenced by Cows
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Paisley Smartphone Covers
The Gizmobies x SWAGGER iPhone 4 Case Has Rockstar Appeal
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Paisley-Patterned Outfits
This 'Printed Sweatshirt' by Christopher Shannon is Dizzying
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Safari Floral Men's Shirts
The TO-ORIST Spring/Summer 2010 Line is Full of Surprises
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Mismatched Paisley Menswear
Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair's Motley Spring 2010 Line
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Head-to-Toe Prints
Spring 2011 Line by Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony is a Motley Mashup
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Printed Hipster Espadrilles
The Opening Ceremony Soludos Offer Euro Summer Staples
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Princely Posh Fashion
The PRESENT 2011 Summer Lookbook Boasts Plaids, Pasilsey & Backyard Gardens
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Lilac Accessories
Passion for Purple Fashion
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Fervent 50s-Inspired Fashion
Jennifer Pugh and Salieu Jalloh Shine in the Block F/W Shoot
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Pre-Cut Suit Hankerchiefs
The Pocket Squarez Solves Your Folding Problems
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Exploring Race Through Mixed Media
‘Pawnography' by Jeff Sonhouse
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Funky Pet Feeders
Skate Dog Studios Upcycles Decks Into Dog Bowls
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Paisley Print Wedges
The Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair SS10 Shoes are Pretty Feminine
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Whimsically Romantic Seating
Vito Selma's Paisley Chair is Classically Contemporary
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Oversized Hipster Boutonnieres
The Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair S/S 2010 Lookbook
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Gang-Inspired Patterned Kicks
The SWAGGER Cross Paisley Sneakers are a Tough Pair of Footwear
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Rooftop Lookbooks
Style Icon Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony
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Geometric Floral Sweatshirts
Spice Up Your Outfits With the SWAGGER Cross Paisley Hoodie
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Paisley Print Shoes
The 1970 Keds Century Collection is Punchy and Psychedelic
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Poverty Puppets
Sesame Street Hungry Muppet Helps Children Understand Issue of Hunger
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Glam Rubber Gloves
Gloveables Add Class to Kitchen Cleaning
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