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sessions, “design cycles evoke a sense of nostalgia and at the moment we’re definitely harking back to that. When colours are changed, they can be refreshed for a new age, but those patterns still stay the same.” Take GP & J Baker’s Ashmore collection, which is
based on the English countryside, as well as documents from its archive. The latter includes early 20th-century textile designs painted by William Turner that have been reimagined as painterly ‘Eltham Bird’ and ‘Broughton Rose’, a delicate print featuring roses and guinea fowl. Meanwhile, Simply Morris is an edit of signature fabrics and surface printed wallpapers from Morris & Co., recoloured in a garden palette. “These designs have a lasting appeal, but we have a responsibility to keep them modern,” says Vallis of the capsule range which taps into the current decorating zeitgeist for fresh maximalism. While
referencing the same pillars as traditional maximalism by mixing patterns and layering textures, this new look ushers in a lighter mood. Delving into the past was also the starting point for Rétrospective, a collection of jacquard weaves, prints and
“IT WAS ABOUT TRYING TO MARRY WHAT WE GRAVITATE TO AS DESIGNERS AND BEING RESPECTFUL OF THE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS THAT INSPIRE US”
wallcoverings by two French family-owned brands: Lelièvre Paris and Maison Leleu. Maison Leleu was founded in 1910, and revived in 2018 by the founder’s great-granddaughter Alexia Leleu. “When Alexia and I started chatting, I realised that we had a similar
history as we are both the fourth generation of a design house,” recalls CEO Emmanuel Lelièvre. “The main point for me was that we have shared values and we understand each other.” Rétrospective runs the gamut from flora and fauna motifs to art deco and 1950s-style patterns, many of which have been reworked with contemporary colours and compositions. While this collaboration introduces designs
from the past to the next generation, a partnership between US decorating company S Harris and the Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG) stems from wanting to create meaningful impact through a visual narrative.
“At S Harris we focus our efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion. Each collection stands for something deeper, to inspire the design community through educational stories,” says creative director Jodi Finer about the reasons behind a launch. The Orejen range of textiles,
OPPOSITE: S Harris recently collaborated with designers from the Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG); the resulting Orejen collection celebrates indigenous craft traditions and includes ‘Bhavana’ fabric and tape, inspired by a Bhutanese headdress. ABOVE: ‘Les Indes’ fabric, part of Lelièvre Paris’ recent collection with Maison Leleu, a design house originally founded in 1910, but revived in 2018
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