Check out a recent post by Pattern Pulp about the new trend of bold patterns - thanks to Shayna Kulik, the trend story included Halsea's colorful beach-chic travel bags.
Pattern Pulp is a web forum devoted to tracking ideas and emerging trends that connect pattern design across all creative platforms.
http://patternpulp.com/2009/03/05/fashion-go-bold-or-go-home/