45 Pretty Paisley Designs

From Oddball-Patterned Blazers to Printed Hipster Espadrilles

— November 23, 2011 — Fashion
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.
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Whimsically Romantic Seating
Whimsically Romantic Seating
Vito Selma's Paisley Chair is Classically Contemporary
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Poverty Puppets
Poverty Puppets
Sesame Street Hungry Muppet Helps Children Understand Issue of Hunger
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Bovine-Inspired Collections
Bovine-Inspired Collections
The Etro Fall 2011 Show is Influenced by Cows
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Printed Hipster Espadrilles
Printed Hipster Espadrilles
The Opening Ceremony Soludos Offer Euro Summer Staples
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Paisley Print Shoes
Paisley Print Shoes
The 1970 Keds Century Collection is Punchy and Psychedelic
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Fervent 50s-Inspired Fashion
Fervent 50s-Inspired Fashion
Jennifer Pugh and Salieu Jalloh Shine in the Block F/W Shoot
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Geometric Floral Sweatshirts
Geometric Floral Sweatshirts
Spice Up Your Outfits With the SWAGGER Cross Paisley Hoodie
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Pre-Cut Suit Hankerchiefs
Pre-Cut Suit Hankerchiefs
The Pocket Squarez Solves Your Folding Problems
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Gang-Inspired Patterned Kicks
Gang-Inspired Patterned Kicks
The SWAGGER Cross Paisley Sneakers are a Tough Pair of Footwear
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Gown-Whipping Editorials
Gown-Whipping Editorials
Rose Cordero Oozes Sensuality for Wild Thing in Arise Magazine
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Princely Posh Fashion
Princely Posh Fashion
The PRESENT 2011 Summer Lookbook Boasts Plaids, Pasilsey & Backyard Gardens
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New York Fashion Week Fall Coverage
New York Fashion Week Fall Coverage
Day 6
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Lilac Accessories
Lilac Accessories
Passion for Purple Fashion
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Paisley Print Wedges
Paisley Print Wedges
The Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair SS10 Shoes are Pretty Feminine
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New York Fashion Week Fall Coverage
New York Fashion Week Fall Coverage
Day 3
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Oversized Hipster Boutonnieres
Oversized Hipster Boutonnieres
The Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair S/S 2010 Lookbook
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Paisley-Patterned Outfits
Paisley-Patterned Outfits
This 'Printed Sweatshirt' by Christopher Shannon is Dizzying
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Funky Pet Feeders
Funky Pet Feeders
Skate Dog Studios Upcycles Decks Into Dog Bowls
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French Fashionista Photos
French Fashionista Photos
The Marion Cotillard Elle France September 2011 Cover is Flawless
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Flamingo Print Retro
Flamingo Print Retro
Just Cavalli Fall 2008
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Wallpaper-Inspired Fashion
Wallpaper-Inspired Fashion
The Marc Jacobs Resort 2012 Collection is Full of Prints and Patterns
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Slouchy Fall Fashion
Slouchy Fall Fashion
Lonely Hearts Fall 2010 Collection is Messy Chic
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Exploring Race Through Mixed Media
Exploring Race Through Mixed Media
‘Pawnography' by Jeff Sonhouse
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Rooftop Lookbooks
Rooftop Lookbooks
Style Icon Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony
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Mismatched Paisley Menswear
Mismatched Paisley Menswear
Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair's Motley Spring 2010 Line
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Playfully Printed Menswear
Playfully Printed Menswear
The Vanishing Elephant SS12 Line Offers Stylish Warm-Weather Basics
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Head-to-Toe Prints
Head-to-Toe Prints
Spring 2011 Line by Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony is a Motley Mashup
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Glam Rubber Gloves
Glam Rubber Gloves
Gloveables Add Class to Kitchen Cleaning
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Multifarious Floral Fashion
Multifarious Floral Fashion
The Marc By Marc Jacobs Resort 2012 Collection is Eye-Popping and Fun
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Clash Pattern Fashion
Clash Pattern Fashion
John Galliano Mixes Different Prints for Fall 2009
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Prismatic Paisley Print Ads
Prismatic Paisley Print Ads
The Etro Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign Mixes Colourful Patterns
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Safari Floral Men's Shirts
Safari Floral Men's Shirts
The TO-ORIST Spring/Summer 2010 Line is Full of Surprises
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Stylish Streetwear Staples
Stylish Streetwear Staples
The Supreme FW11 Collection for Men Offers Plenty of Urban Basics
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St. Tropez Chic
St. Tropez Chic
Christian Dior Resort 2009
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Boho Business Wear
Boho Business Wear
The See by Chloe Pre-Fall 2010 Collection Takes on a '70s Feel
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Bavarian Chic
Bavarian Chic
Philosophy Spring 2009 at New York Fashion Week
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Paisley Smartphone Covers
Paisley Smartphone Covers
The Gizmobies x SWAGGER iPhone 4 Case Has Rockstar Appeal
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Pumped-Up Paisley Heels
Pumped-Up Paisley Heels
The Charlotte Olympia Orient Express Booties Boast Impressive Prints
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Luxury Lakeside Lookbooks
Luxury Lakeside Lookbooks
FERKNOT is the Hottest New Wave of Preppy Cottage Style
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Mixed Ink Neckties
Mixed Ink Neckties
A RokGear Silk Screen Necktie is a Hip Accessory for any Man
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Retro-Modern Summer Menswear
Retro-Modern Summer Menswear
Sergi Pons Captures Dapper Contemporary Suits for GQ Germany
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Moody Menswear Shoots
Moody Menswear Shoots
Bastiaan Van Gaalen Strikes Melancholy Poses for Zara Fall Winter 2011
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Oddball-Patterned Blazers
Oddball-Patterned Blazers
The Spring 2012 Joe Fresh Menswear Collection Makes a Splash
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Enchanted Garden Shoots
Enchanted Garden Shoots
Natalia Vodianova Etam Lookbook Flourishes Like Blossoming Flowers
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Fierce Formal Lookbooks
Fierce Formal Lookbooks
Tom Ford Spring 2010 Menswear Looks are Nothing to Frown About
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