FASHION: Donna Karan Spring 2014 | FABRIC: Penny Morrison
IMAGE CREDIT | Donna Karan image via Style.com
Fab Five: Chevron + A $100 Giveaway!
Did you guys catch our guest post over at Annie Selke's Fresh American last week? We had such fun putting this special Fab Five together for them. To learn more about our inspiration for this piece, read on...
It’s no secret that we at CLOTH & KIND have a long-standing love affair with patterns in textiles, and as interior designers, it has become a hallmark of our design aesthetic. While we are drawn to all manner of textile designs, without fail, we always come back to the chevron as a favorite. There is just something essential and noble about the chevron, with its inverted V-shaped motif, in all its variations, that piques our fancy.
Apparently, we’re not the only ones to delight in the zigzag pattern, because it dates back to ancient times, as seen in archaeological recovery of Greek pottery designs, as well as in early rock carvings. Throughout history, the geometric chevron has been commonly used as a military insignia and in the heraldry images of countless coats of arms and flags. To that end, the chevron has become part of our collective consciousness, and it’s no wonder that the pattern is a stalwart fixture in the graphic-design motifs found in many textile designs.
Our Fab Five inspiration started with the intoxicatingly beautiful Dash & Albert Zigzag Multi micro-hooked rug. We were immediately drawn in by the color combinations that when paired with the zigzag pattern create a cheerful graphic punch. We could see this rug working in a variety of settings, lending a playful air to the room.
We have always been fans of all things Arjumand and would likely sell our souls for the Herringbone Cool wallpaper from the Imperial Collection.
And who wouldn’t love one of Caitlin McGauley’s zigzag trays? We love Caitlin’s whimsical hand-drawn chevron motif on white porcelain accented with 22k gold.
And, let’s be honest, Kelly Wearstler nails graphic patterns and has done so again with this Groundworks for Lee Jofa trimming.
And even if you have been living under a rock, it would be hard to miss how much light has been shed on the beauty of wood floors laid in a chevron or herringbone pattern. Hands down, few companies do this with new floors as impeccably as Exquisite Surfaces.
So, what’s your favorite pattern? If it’s chevron, then you’re in luck, as we’re partnering with Annie to offer you a $100 Pine Cone Hill shopping credit, where you can shop all sorts of chevrons. Click HERE to enter over on Fresh American... and best of luck to you!
Haz from ZAK+FOX
You all know how much we admire Zak Profera of ZAK+FOX already, right? So you'll totally get why we're about to oooo and ahhh over his brand new collection titled Haz which is based on the artistry, history and traditions of Anatolia. Haz, which is the Turkish word for enchantment, perfectly describes how we are feeling about these four gorgeous new textiles.
Zak continues to demonstrate that he is a creative superpower, brimming with ideas that somehow bridge ancient and modern, and keep us all wanting more. We had the privilege of seeing the brand new textiles at Nicky Rising while we were out west for BlogTourLA, and oh my god, are they stunning! Go see for yourself, and prepare to be enchanted.
Fab Five: Rush Seating
Hand Painted Wall Panels
We are dying to use these exquisite hand painted wall panels from Dessin Fournir in an upcoming design project. You can totally see why, can't you?
West Fifty-Third | Property of a Gentleman | Abundance | Eltham Palace
How incredible are they?!... and which would you love to see gracing the walls in your own home? Tami is swooning in all her southern charm over Property of a Gentleman and I'm head over heels for the classic Chinoiserie look of West Fifty-Third. We can dream, can't we?
Hue: Citron
Fabric: Citron from TylerGraphic | Pillow | Pendants | Rug | Botanicals
Role Models: Naeem Khan + Christopher Farr
FASHION: Naeem Khan, Spring 2014 | FABRIC: Christopher Farr Cloth
IMAGE CREDIT | Naeem Khan runway image via Style.com
Role Models: Emu + Ostrich Feathers
Role Models: Nina Ricci + Neisha Crosland
Hue: Chocolate + Turquoise
Fabric: Kali in Chocolate & Turquoise from Allegra Hicks | Art | Knob | Rug | Vase