Psychedelic, other-worldly clothing prints we love now

Take a trip into the world of bright, serotonin-boosting prints.

First up: Mushrooms. From Stella McCartney to Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, and Brandon Maxwell, designers illustrated how fungi were a major inspiration for Spring/Summer 22. For instance, the Mulleavy sisters featured multicoloured fungi art – hand-drawn by their mother, artist Victoria Mulleavy – on two pastel silk charmeuse dresses. Meanwhile, at Brandon Maxwell, a mushroom graphic sweater and sweatshirt were paired with party- ready disco shorts and a miniskirt adorned in plume.

As for Stella McCartney, mushrooms were present in more ways than one: Besides applying them as motifs on her ready-to-wear pieces, the “priestess of conscious fashion” also produced clothing and a new signature bag, the Frayme Mylo, made from Mylo, a sustainable leather alternative derived from mycelium, which is the underground root structure of mushrooms. Developed in 2018 by Bolt Threads, a Californian materials solutions company, this invention has been supported by fashion brands such as Adidas, Lululemon, and, of course, Stella McCartney.

Besides fungi, psychedelic prints like pastel swirls and acid-hue florals are back – louder and larger than ever. Seen all over TikTok and Instagram, these trippy prints are emblazoned across popular Y2K styles, such as low-rise bottoms, mini dresses and tight-fitting collared tops.

Mushroom-print midi dress, Stella McCartney, $5,670

Credit: Stella McCartney

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Mushroom elastic waist baggy cargo pants, PacSun, $91

Credit: PacSun

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Mushroom rabbit dress, Aleeby, $81

Credit: Aleeby

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Lavender mushroom printed silk satin cape gown, Rodarte, $3,067

Credit: Rodarte

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Cardigan With Mushrooms & cami-2 piece, Mushroom Mavens, $53

Credit: Mushroom Mavens

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Mushroom print midi dress in pink, Monki Yoyo, $68.55

Credit: Monki Yoyo

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