When you ask Raf Simons, co-creative director of Pradawhy did he give up his intended career as a furniture fashion designer, he has two words to say: “Martin Margiela” (referring to the avant-garde tailor and Belgian). But when Simons recently went back to his interior roots to create a wall-mounted Shaker-inspired storage system, it didn’t seem like a big step.
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Designed by Danish textile company Kvadrat, the Shaker System is a sleek, wrapped bar that hangs with pegs for storage and other accessories (throws, hat, tote bag, leather-framed mirror, string). keychain, magazine case – all Simons). The bar, covered in Vidar 4 (nylon-blend wool) and its trim materials in a single color, presents a unified, elegant look that blurs the lines between flash and function. (The bar starts at $410, excluding VAT, at 47 inches in length; the small Vidar shopping bag is $232; the leather magazine strap is $577; and-wool throw is $371. kvadratrafsimons.com)
“I personally wouldn’t call it fashion,” Simons wrote in an email about the system. “But I think more and more people are opting for functional objects that surround them in a trendy way.”
Many household products have caught his attention recently, as the following products reveal.
Supreen, a stain resistant brand water proof fabrics intended for commercial establishments such as offices, now available in three new models reminiscent of men’s suits, with houndstooth motifs, insulated felt and tweed. Like all Supreen textiles, they are durable, breathable and free of PFA chemicals, are notoriously hard to break, and have been implicated in a number of health problems. Available in 54 colors; $25 to $45 per yard. supreenfarel.com
Toronto-based studio Paolo Ferrari teamed up with New York-based textile artist Hiroko Takeda on Ame, a lounge chair with soft Japanese minority-inspired robes, a raincoat traditionally made by rice. Straw. First shown in 2019 at design gallery Manhattan Colony, Ame was recently introduced in black; 12,900 dollars. goodcolony.com
Modern Matter, a hardware brand that grew out of a jewelry company called Addison Weeks, worked with Charlotte, based in North Carolina Furniture Designer Barrie Benson to create a collection of semi-precious gem-set knobs and handles. Clockwise from bottom: 4-inch McCoy custom scissors in brass or nickel, with any of the eight stones, including rose quartz and lapel, $119; Custom lowered crown, in brass or nickel, $119; and Evans custom knob, $79. Modern-matter.com
Chinese haute couture artist Guo Pei has collaborated with Rug Company on its new collection of six rugs, including the Empress Gold rug. The color of this silk rug matches the 55-pound ranunculus yellow robe with a forever train Guo designed for Rihanna wear in 2015 Met Gala. It is also present in corals; $450 per square foot. therugcompany.com
Empress Gold, one of six new rugs by couture designer Guo Pei. (The Rug Company via The New York Times)
In August, fashion company Veronica Beard and tableware purveyor Juliska introduced a range of mixable plates, bowls, pitchers, vases and napkins. This group includes Juliska’s Jardins du Monde ceramics glazed in Veronica Beard’s choice of forest green, which the company calls verdure. Available exclusively through Veronica Beard, Juliska and Neiman Marcus; set of four panels shown is $225. neimanmarcus.com
Johnson Hartig, co-founder and creative director of fashion brand Libertine, has embarked on a second fabric and wallpaper collection for Schumacher, which includes the Hotch Potch Crazy Quilt, a fabric made up of 64% linen. and 36% cotton. Available in early October; $298 per yard. fschumacher.com
For the Venice debut of Dolce Gabbana companyIn the Casa furniture line in 2021, 700-year-old glass company Barovier & Toso created and hung dramatic chandeliers rooted in the theme of the collection. Carretto, named for the brightly colored chariots or donkeys in Sicily, drips with clusters of red, green, blue, caramel and amber glass pieces. Chandeliers are made to order; Individual pendants start at $175,300 (convertible from 175,000 euros). us.dolcegabbana.com
The Carretto chandelier by Dolce & Gabbana Casa for Barovier and Toso, on display at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia in Venice. (Broadcast via The New York Times)
Yet another fashion expat who has set foot in interior design and furniture, Paris’s impeccable Vincent Darré has created a surrealist seating group called the Collection conversation set. The forms are inspired by Cecil Beaton’s portraits of Salvador and Gala Dalí. Available through Invisible Collections; from $5,310. theinvisiblecollection.com
When the Rockwell Group designed the Civilian Hotel, which officially opened in September on West 48th Street in Manhattan’s theater district, it created an expansive arts program called The Olio Collection to celebrate a century of history. history of Broadway. Even the wallpaper plays a part, with the elevator and hallways featuring sketches from the outfit designerincluding Paul Tazewell (“Hamilton”), William Ivey Long (“Chicago,” “Beetlejuice” and “Hairspray”) and Isabel and Ruben Toledo (“After Midnight”). A portion of the sales of the wallpaper, produced by Maya Romanoff, will be donated to American Theater Wing, a charity; $525 per 56.25 square foot roll. mayaromanoff.com
Medusa, mythical creature with snake fur, is a mascot of Versace. “A historical example of a no-repentance attitude and fearless self-belief, she was used in ancient art as a token to banish negativity, ensuring only good emotions. “, the company stated. La Medusa is also the name of Versace Home’s curvaceous sofa, which was recently offered in a custom version in glossy black vinyl. Prices are available on request (maybe because it can turn buyers to stone?), but fabric or leather sofas start at $25,980. versace.com
This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
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