This new trend is fierce, festive and fashionable! Designers hinted at ethnic prints and tribal inspirations in their Fall 2010 RTW collections...

Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, Malandrino

...and carried it over for Spring/Summer 2011.  Could this be the new "It" print? 

Missoni, Versace, L.A.M.B.

Blake Lively, Rihanna, Gabrielle Union

If you're dying to try out the trend now for fall, we suggest you start with inspired knits.  Here are a few of our favourites...


Alice By Temperley Chara Cotton Oversized Cardigan CAN$395, Left on Houston Tribal Pattern Sweater Coat US$118 (sale)


Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Reversible Navajo Blanket US$495, From Italy With Love Tie Waist Sweater US$150 (sale)


Forever 21 Tribal Boucle Sweater CAN$34.90, Line Cotton Knit Tribal Print Throw US$126 (sale)


We The Free Navajo Cardigan in Gray US$168, We The Free Navajo Cardigan in Black US$168

Zara Polo Neck Jacquard Maxi Sweater CAN$95.90, Asos Africa Beaded Collar Jacket US$137.92

Asos Bright Patterned Snood US$34.48, Forever 21 Aztec Inspired Scarf CAN$12.90

Do tribal knits top your list?


*runway images via Style.com