I thought this was an interesting commentary on the blend going on lately between mainstream fashion and grassroots sources of hand-drawn pattern making. What is considered "cool" in the fashion world and chic in the hand-made world seems to be criss crossing a bit.  

There are a lot of graphic art and comic book inspired little boutiques all around New York and San Francisco, but it's nice to see some haute culture throwing home-spun graphic art into the mix of clothing design on the catwalk. 

See Kate Moss do her little turn in illustrations by James Dean.