The Research On Application Of Butterfly Pattern In Modern Fashion Design

The butterfly pattern is a traditional decoration pattern of Chinese and being widely used inclothing and living appliances. it has the rich cultural connotations. It derived from the nature as areflection of people awe and appreciation of nature, also a concision of the good things in people’s life.under the background of current advocate ecological clothing, the butterfly pattern developmentdirection and application in accordance with today’s dress. Along with the change of the socialbackground, environment, economic, policy, consciousness and conception, the model of the patterncharacteristic and symbolism was different, but the butterfly pattern has a same good impression in theidea of people. The butterfly patterns have been bearing the weight of peoples’ hope till now.The article adopted the method of data retrieval, contrast and illustration argument, instanceanalysis and design practice. In the paper, it analyzed and researched the butterfly pattern and itsapplication in modern clothing comprehensively on the basis of reference for a lot of relevant theoriesof pattern history, clothing pattern design and outstanding design case of butterfly designs clothing. First,the paper introduced the origin and connotation of the butterfly pattern, summarized the characteristicsof the butterfly pattern, described and showed the rich cultural connotation of the butterfly pattern anddisplayed different nationalities worship butterflies with special significance of totem butterfly. Second,it analyzed the use of butterfly designs in the traditional and modern clothing. Third, exploring thepattern innovative design and applying it in modern clothing design. Finally, combining theory withpractice and design the clothing.It explored possibilities about butterflies combining with modern clothing, so that we can make abetter connection with modern culture. Through the research on the application and the design, we canconcluded that: the application of butterfly in the traditional costumes is about its overall image, is thedirect application of the butterflies’"shape", and to form the feeling, the use of butterfly pattern inmodern clothing breakthrough the limit of the traditional pattern system and form. They are moreabundant. The reason of modern people loving the butterfly is not stick to its cultural implication. theyagree with its rich model and colorful. These research and inductive could help us understand theculture of butterfly, and provide the reference butterfly pattern clothing design.