Pretty much a Spring to Autumn comforter. Doesn't matter tho.  Fabric soft & silky.  Stripes can go either way (vertically or horizontally). My bed looks so fantastic that I am purchasing a coordinating carpet.  My bedroom is in the basement where it has small windows, doesn't get hardly any sunlight & did not look inviting in the least.  This comforter perked & brightened up my room & when I receive my carpet it will explode with an inviting feeling!  Perhaps I will submit a photo of completed project with my new carpet.  A very good buy!