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Trends 1994/1995

Ethnic simplicity

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  • A human story in praise of craftsmanship, this is a collection of whites that are mixed and matched together in ethnic forms, textures and patterns. One can feel the mark of the artisan on the simplest of materials.
  • An entire range of whites is represented here, from the brightest optic white to the dirtiest dusty white. Accents of faded earth and vegetable colours are used, but sparsely, as are the brighter colours taken from the other ranges. Furniture is generous and simplistic, taking its lifestyle inspiration from faraway cultures bordering on the exotic, sometimes evoking colonial memories.
  • Fibres are just natural: linen is first and foremost but undyed cotton, felted wool, raw silk and vegetable fibers are also important.
  • Weaves are simple and basic: voile, cheesecloth, canvas braiding, double cloth, shantung and irregular openweaves.
  • Patterns are of ethnic origin: irregular burnt-out motifs, engineered prints, oversized symbolic signs, minimalistic repetitive patterns, patchwork and appliqués, handpainted, smeared, and brushstroked effects.
  • Finshings are mat: whitewashing, plastering, crackling, bleaching.

Mechanical modernity

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  • Of form and function. A monumental story of composition and dedonstruction, of rhythm and repetition. Colours, textures and fabrics are inspired by architecture and the oppositions found there: cool, smooth metal with warm, textured brick, sanded glass with grainy concrete.
  • The colour range is built upon functional mechanical and stone greys with accents of brick for new and exciting harmonies of cold and warm colours. A modern arrangement of precise dimensions, reintroducing serial industrial production.
  • Fiber is functional: mat cotton, glazed linen, masculine woolens, polyester and nylon, microfiber and tencel, elastomere blends.
  • Weaves are structural: toile, canvas, basket weaves, ottoman, piqué, geometric colourwovens and jacquards. Micro motifs and simple quilts. Collage prints including photo and typography, enlarged architectural drawings and engravings.
  • Patterns are geometric: mat and shiny effects, masculine draperies, geometric dobbies, mat velvets, corduroy, flanell, and a noted comeback of sober tweeds.
  • Finishings are technical: resembling metal and skin, glass and stone, leather and suede.

Nomadic mysticism

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  • Spiritual, ornamental, millenial, this is a story of highly-decorative accumulation in spicy colours, fancy fabrics and elaborate designs for an atmosphere somewhere between ethnic elegance and hippie extravagance.
  • The colours are deep Buddhist reds and meditative violets, while orange, yellow and gold accents shine a light of spiritual reflection on the range. An ornate mixture of fabrics creates a colourful, comfortable universe of couches, carpets and cushions. Indeed, this theme recalls nomadic times and tribes, where man lives close to the earth in richly appointed tends of decorative extravagance.
  • Fibers are refined versus rustic: silk, acetate, rayon, viscose and microfiber set against heavy cotton, wool with touches of alpaca and mohair.
  • Weaves are elaborate: epinglés, jacquards, tapestries, brocades, crochet and lace, velvets, satins, and fancy oriental transparencies.
  • Patterns are decorative: ikat stripes, tapestry designs, tie and dye effects, ornamental jacquards, arabesque appliqués, and hippie patchworks.
  • Finishings are weathered: every possible means is put to use in order to bleach, fae, create a patina, and wear away materials to the limit of decay.

Plastic abstraction

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  • A story about the molding and shaping of lines and forms, retracing the harmony between colour and volume.
  • Greens are dominant, especially in their more almond and acid tones, with feminine accents carefully chosen for surprising harmonies. The boldness of shapes to come demands a progressive approach reminiscent of the fifties’ divination of modern design. Forms are smooth, sculptural, rounded and organic, with renewed interest in teardrop and palette shapes and patterns.
  • Fibres are simple and/or synthetic: mat cotton, carded wool, heavier microfiber, with a revival of nylon and plastic.
  • Weaves are straightforward and compact: toile, voile, canvas, ottoman, honeycomb, rabanne, crêpe, cotton velvet and corduroy. Tweed and bouclette will reappear on furniture.
  • Patterns are artistic: Fancy colour wovens, brushstroke stripes, abstract motifs, exotic fowers and the re-edition of genuine 50’s furniture prints and patterns.
  • Finishings are discreet: sunbleached or faded to enhance the retro feeling.