Archive for January, 2012

Donghia Fabrics

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Sophistication without pretense and simplicity beyond predictability best define Donghia Fabrics, created to meet the demands of various design environments – from the most beautiful homes to the most opulent indoor and outdoor spaces. A name that has always been associated with design excellence and uncompromising quality, Donghia is also a forerunner of innovation. Whether you need designer Italian fabrics or opulent French textiles, Donghia Fabrics strives to meet every designer’s requirement for versatility and style.

Donghia Fabrics

Donghia Suzani

Luxurious Interiors

A visit to any of the Donghia showrooms within the US will reveal a bevy of represented textile lines by the brand, all industry leaders in their own right. A few of these lines include the Armani/Casa line of Rubelli, Bart Halpern, and Pollack Fabrics. The Armani/Casa line showcases various collections of jacquards and velvets, cottons and silks, and textured 3D fabrics that spell sophistication and innovation all in one breath. Installed in hotels, museums, and spectacular private homes all over the world, Bart Halpern Fabrics embody the best of transitional design and technical quality. Pollack Fabrics bring to market some of the finest textiles built for the indoors and outdoors, all with an elegant quality and purity of design.

Donghia Fabric

Vibrancy with Character

Donghia Fabrics also offers textiles that create the most vibrant interiors, such as those from Bergamo Fabrics, Decortex, and Castel. These represented lines by Donghia are known for their exclusive collections, exciting textures, and effervescent prints. Perfect in creating designer upholstery, luxurious draperies, and beautiful accessories for all types of interiors, these fabrics all exemplify the unique Donghia philosophy started by its founder, Angelo Donghia.

From classic selections to the more interesting and complex offerings, Donghia Fabrics never fall short of exceeding every designer’s expectations. In the words of Angelo Donghia, these fabrics “combine quality, durability, comfort, luxury, and color diversity.”

Brunschwig and Fils Velvet

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Brunschwig and Fils

Graceful and stylish best defines these classic velvets from Brunschwig & Fils, which feature an elegant interplay of colour, texture and overall design. Imbued with a timeless quality and launched by Brunschwig & Fils in 1956 these velvets have endured the shifting of trends in the luxury textile market for more than five decades. A consistent and continuing market demand for these sumptuous textiles has led to its steady production since the mid-fifties.  Installed in some of the most prominent homes and apartments in the world – from Oscar de la Renta’s New York City apartment to Valentino’s London home – these Brunschwig & Fils velvets are among the most exquisite in the entire collection.

Windsor Smith and Echo Design Collections by Kravet Soleil

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Kravet Fabrics

An ingenious, happy mix of fresh colors, laidback styling and durable construction exemplifies two of the most recent offerings from Kravet Fabrics for Kravet Soleil, the Echo Design and Windsor Smith Collections. The Echo Design Collection features an interesting color palette of vibrant shades and graceful neutrals as well as a balanced play of patterns and textures to create beautiful fabrics meant for the outdoors.  The Windsor Smith Collection, by designer Windsor Smith, is an offering of harmoniously stylish and exotic fabrics heavily inspired by her travels and far-away cultures. Modern and fresh, the collection is known for its use of vivid colors and graphic prints, such as the Kanekopa in Akuatik and Kura Kura fabrics. Designed for indoor and outdoor installations, these fabric collections from Kravet are versatile as they are sumptuous, built for a lifestyle not meant to be limited indoors.

Kravet Fabrics

Brunschwig and Fils Newest Collection

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Brunschwig and Fils Newest Collection

Recently updated, the Brunschwig & Fils New York City Showroom at the D&D building takes inspiration from their newest collection, Les Alizés which translates to “Trade Winds”. Evoking the classy and ageless design philosophy that is uniquely Brunschwig, the Les Alizés-inspired showroom features the Cavendish Looseback Sofa in Bellary Cotton Print, a daring floral print in rose and turmeric, set against a backdrop of dark chocolate walls. Printed cotton-linen pillows in delicious shades of Berry, Rose, Turmeric, and Watermelon all complement the floral sofa while Bedford chairs in a classic beige Sydney Woven Texture fabric harmonize the wonderfully patterned setting. Classic accessories, abstract art and tiger print carpeting all complete this ravishing and timeless Brunschwig & Fils look.

Brunschwig and Fils Newest Showroom

Sanderson

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Sanderson

For more than 150 years Sanderson Fabric has been producing world-class fabrics and textiles for the interior design market. Sanderson first started in London in 1860 through the importation of French-made wallpapers, eventually venturing into wallpaper production in 1868. By 1919 the company began offering commission-printed fabrics and ultimately a coordinated collection in 1962, further establishing Sanderson Fabrics as a textile producer. Sanderson Fabric specializes in English-inspired fabrics, created from the finest materials. The company is also known for their coordinated fabric and wallpaper collections, featuring classic to contemporary designs. The fabric offerings of Sanderson range from cotton damasks and silks to brocades, satin, and embroideries. The newest collections from Sanderson Fabrics include the Bloomsbury Canvas fabrics, Orlando Velvets, Orlando Weaves, and Dalloway Weaves & Embroideries. The fabric house is also the recipient of numerous awards including the Fabric Range of the Year, Editor’s Award, and Gold Award, granted by House Beautiful on November 2010.

Stark Fabrics

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Stark Fabric

Founded first as a carpet company more than half a century ago, Stark Fabrics has evolved to become one of the most respected textile companies today. Stark Fabric specializes in a huge selection of fabrics including linens, embroideries, cut velvets, damasks, plains, solids, and prints. The offerings of Stark Fabrics are distributed through their extensive designer collections. Nine collections are available, which include Bernard Thorp, Fonthill, Geoffrey Bradfield, Grey Watkins, Lelievre, Old World Weavers, Sherrill Canet, Tassinari & Chatel, and Thomas Dare. The Bernard Thorp Collection by Stark Fabrics is popular for its beautiful floral prints and expert use of color. The Geoffrey Bradfield Collection by designer Geoffrey Bradfield for Stark Fabric is known for its opulent yet practical styling. For a more contemporary approach, the company offers minimalist-style fabrics through the Sherrill Canet collection. Featured in House & Garden, Stark Fabric collections exemplify the best of both classic and modern styles, offering world-class fabrics and carpets to the trade.