Stripes are the stars in world of fashion

KNIGHT RIDDER
They're on pillows and glassware at Pottery Barn stores, sofas on the cover of home magazine Elle Decor, a long dress at Missoni fashion house, and women's shirts in almost every trend-influenced retail store at every price range in the Western world.
We're talking stripes, which swept the world of home furnishings and fashion this spring. Here, yet again, is proof of the synergy between the two design worlds, Elle Decor magazine notes.
Some stripes, including those on the Missoni gown look like more like awnings. Others are skinny like palm tree trunks and decorated with quirky hues.
Where did the idea come from? Some pundits think the trend was triggered by Kate Spade's striped tote bags a year ago.