"Autumn/Winter 09-10 opens the field to personal expression and freedom of interpretation. A season evoking a search for a balance between control and impulsiveness. A chromatic boldness imposes itself, strongly, yet not exuberantly, through deep, moving colors and polychrome nuances. A season free of prejudices, thrusting heritage into the present, opening up to voluntary or instinctive hand-drawn lines. An observant, sensitive regard truned on reality and nature, giving way to more minimal, resolutely contemprary interpretations."  -Indigo Influences

We've rounded up a group of impressive exhibitors to bring you the latest in prints, patterns and trims. The key words that kept popping up from textile designers on prints: abstract flowers and paisley. Abstract skins are still hot sellers. There also seems to be a small, but not inconsequential, number of buyers who are picking up on a romantic counter-trend with trimmings such as delicate sleeve details, discrete stones and gems, and lace. Gradients and ombre still seem to be important in regards to colors. As for knitwear designers, one thing seemed to be on everyone's mind: Rodarte and their Gothic-luxe look…