Tag: Trimmings & Leather
Right Here, Right Now with Lorenza Lazzari
Lorenza Lazzari on the importance of Studioart's connection with the fashion industry.
Right Here, Right Now with Sevinch Deman
The passementiere talks about the intricate craftsmanship that goes into her work.
New Showrooms, Added Sparkle
What better way to explore some of the Design Centre's new showrooms than accompanied by a complimentary glass of fizz? New & Now champagne curated tours happen daily at 2.30pm: escorted by one of the Design Centre's knowledgeable team, visit a handful of these exciting new spaces and get to know their unique offerings and the craftsmanship behind each brand. Each tour stops …
Prepare to be Dazzled
As the vital finishing touch that brings a decorative scheme to life, passementerie already has an obvious parallel in the fashion world with fine jewellery. That association has grown stronger of late with many trims and borders taking direct inspiration from apparel: the latest is Samuel & Sons' Bejeweled collection, a selection of tapes, cords and hold-backs inspired by jewellery. It's the …
Zen Calm
Houlès' international reputation extends far beyond its Paris base. A world-leader in the finest passementerie, it also offers decorative curtain poles, upholstery and curtain fabrics. The latest collections, which are resolutely contemporary with Zen and Japanese influences, can be found in its new showroom on the second floor. Houlès, Second Floor, South Dome
Fringe Benefits
What a clever idea. Layers of frayed silk in contrasting but complementary hues bring pizzazz to a Casamance trim. Find them at Colony. Colony, Second Floor, Centre Dome
In the Fold
The trend for geometrics is not confined to two-dimensional prints: it also springs to life in three dimensions, with products that have a faceted profile, or are inspired by the catwalk with origami-like pleats and folds. Although it looks as delicate as paper, Original BTC's 'Hatton' triple pendant (pictured top) is made from fine bone china, showcasing the incredible craftsmanship behind each piece …
Hide and Stitch
An increased demand for embellished and embroidered products from design clients recently led Whistler Leather to the door of Victoria Bain Embroidered Textiles. Their collaboration has resulted in some exciting new options made from this most chameleon-like of materials, with geometrics coming to the fore and a palette that includes subtle tone-on-tone options (pictured) as well as punchier contrasts like …
Jewel Works
Jewellery has been a huge influence on passementerie this season. At Zimmer + Rohde, Place Vendôme is a new collection from Travers inspired by a retrospective of the 160-year history of a famed French jeweller at the Grand Palais. A high level of detail can also be seen in the latest offerings by Nada Designs. The Oyster collection (pictured) incorporates …
Paradise Found
Be seduced by Shangri-La, a new collection of trimmings by international tastemaker Roger Thomas for Samuel & Sons Passementerie. The influential Las Vegas-born head of design at Wynn Hotels was inspired by artisanal craft to create the hand-beaded, embroidered silk and linen borders. Samuel & Sons Passementerie, Third Floor, Centre Dome
