POINT-OF-VIEW: New & Noteworthy

WOVEN TOGETHER

The International Textile Alliance recently produced the spring Interwoven (formerly Showtime Market) show, which is dedicated to bringing together all segments of the textile industry.

And from the comprehensive presentations of fabric, leather and trim manufacturers, several fabric trends emerged and were showcased in the new collections launched by many companies at the show.

At Sunbrella, the company is constantly expanding its yarn bank to incorporate new and innovative textures that encourage this type of layering technique that truly makes a space feel dynamic. Sunbrella is seeing a surge in plush ribbed fabrics and corduroy-type textures, an idea that is emphasized with its Roving pattern. Milliken Textiles has introduced the new re:Discover collection that features fabrics inspired by chunky textures. The collection includes a large selection of performance fabrics with a nonPFAS water-repellent finish in 23 patterns. Sattler Outdura, a division of The Sattler Group, presented its new Virage collection that includes solution-dyed acrylic fabrics that are punctuated by four distinct fabric statements. Virage offers 176 jacquards, textured dobbies and strip selections. Revolution Mills/STI has launched it largest collection of new products, including its heaviest boucle.

CHUNKY TEXTURES

Consumers are experimenting with texture by pairing fabrics like flat weaves with boucles to bring more dimension into a space.

GLOBAL PATTERNS/NATURAL INFLUENCES

Many fabric manufacturers are going beyond trends to seek inspiration from around the world that will complement a wide variety of design aesthetics. The desire for a connection with nature, the countryside and an influence of botanicals are also shaping fabric patterns, hues and textures.

Covington introduced a fresh combination of prints, wovens and embroideries, as well as a wide assortment of wovens, including sculptured chenillies and multicolored textures. One of its key patterns includes Bow Wow, a digital print that was inspired by the retro pop style of the 1980s Memphis design movement. Richloom’s Platinum collection took its inspiration from consumers’ desires to seek comfort in nature from the book The Secret Garden, which focuses on a garden in the English countryside. Ultrasuede introduced a new geometric pattern that is usually seen in cotton and wool fabrications. The small-scale twill pattern in Ultrasuede HP is created with a dye print using rotary screens. It is available in five colorways and the pattern is evocative of a classic zigzag textile weave used in the production of denim garments, suiting or the iconic wool overcoats produced in Scotland. Sunbrella’s new interwoven collection features a fresh palette with fabrics in earth tones and sunbaked colors, which highlight modern graphic geos, artisanal and block printing-inspired techniques and updated interpretations of classic stripes.

There is continued demand for sustainable products, as well as fabrics that are made from upcycled and recycled materials.

Richard Frinier Collection featuring

Sunbrella ReFlections fabric with its combination of recycled polyester, recycled acrylic and virgin acrylic was shown for the first time. It has also expanded its ReCycle fabric offerings with the introduction of new patterns, two of which feature a new boucle yarn called Lengthen and Improve. All of its ReCycle fabrics contain at least 50% recycled polyester.

Culp’s new Earth collection showcases its introduction of its recycled LiveSmart Evolve fabrics. To date, the Evolve fabrics have upcycled more than 86 million water bottles.

Valdese Weavers had eight new introductions from its environmentally friendly InsideOut Performance Fabrics + Seaqual Initiative collection. It also featured a new collection of 20 fabrics made using yarn from recycled T-shirts.

The demand for upholstery and fabrics that withstand the wear and tear of such commercial spaces from health care to hospitality continues to remain strong.

With its new menswear-inspired patterns, Supreen debuted a fresh collection with three new wool-inspired textures, reminiscent of houndstooth, heathered flannel and tweed. These patterns combine Supreen’s revolutionary liquid barrier and stain-resistance with elements of luxury.

NEUTRALS REMAIN STRONG

Although color is commanding more attention, there is still the desire by many to design with the safety and subtlety that the classic hues of white, off-white and beige offer.

American Leather introduced the new Leather Symphony collection. It embraces light finishes that highlight the natural characteristics of the hides. Ultrafabrics debuted Hush, a curated selection of 14 white and off-white fabrics. Hush is a balance of visual appeal and comfort with flexible functionality, which is designed to take away the fear of using such a pale shade. The solutions for these new fabrics also include breathability, outdoor-specific attributes, and ink and stain protection. V

HISTORIC RETAIL

The Gallery at the Historic Bethlehem Steel building was restored and reimagined as RH San Francisco, located at 590 20th St. The 80,000-square-foot landmark building’s five floors integrate luxury home furnishing collections from RH Contemporary, Interiors, Modern and Outdoor with rare art, antiques and artifacts from around the world. It also reflects RH’s continued foray into hospitality with The Palm Court Restaurant and two wine bars, as well as housing the company’s 10,000-square-foot in-house interior design firm and atelier. The revitalized building, the crown jewel of San Francisco’s Pier 70, is the latest in iconic buildings that RH has revitalized as design and dining destinations; others include the former Museum of Natural History in Boston’s Back Bay and the Historic Three Arts Club in Chicago’s Gold Coast.

» RH.com

OLD IS NEW

“Design lovers have come to appreciate the practical, environmental and style advantages of vintage furnishings,” said Anna Brockway, president of the online vintage retailer Chairish. “Vintage has proven to be the stylish antidote to the supply chain snarl and rising inflation rates impacting the home furnishings industry.”

Of the designers surveyed, 70% said they are buying more vintage products today than they did at the same time in 2021. Also, according to the survey, the vintage trend is seeing the most popularity in the Southeast, where 80% of designers reported they are using more vintage in their projects than in the past.

Demand for vintage furniture is booming for practical reasons, including its immunity to supply chain issues and inflationary pressure, its sustainability benefits and stylish appeal of unique pieces. By using vintage furniture, designers report they can deliver their clients one-of-a-kind looks that aren’t replicated elsewhere and do so on time and on budget.

» Chairish.com

MATERIALLY RELEVANT

Material Bank—the marketplace for searching, sampling and specifying materials for architecture and interior design projects—has secured $175 million in funding to fuel its growth and expansion. With its unified platform and fast fulfillment capabilities by instantaneously connecting hundreds of suppliers, Material Bank has streamlined what was a historically lengthy selection process. » MaterialBank.com

VISION 20/20: CORRECTIONS

In the May/June 2022 issue, the company Serge Ferrari was incorrectly identified. It should have been represented as Serge Ferrari Group. The correct URL for its North American operation is SergeFerrari.com/us-en.

In the May/June 2022 issue, the photo on page 55 of the blue velvet panels was incorrectly identified. It is the entry for the Design to Install Competition for Workroom Central at 2022 IWCE. The correct first-place winner of the Artisan Project is Ancient World Tour by Kelli Vitari, owner of Wild Fern Window Furnishings in Olympia, WA.

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

Fashion designer Mary Katrantzou, who is known for her wild prints that cohere through symmetry, has made her first foray into interior design with a tile that is both digitally printed and traditionally screen-printed, featuring a step-andrepeat of colorful, varied butterflies set within frames styled as postage stamps. They form the basis of Victorian, a ceramic wall and floor tile collection Katrantzou created for Villeroy & Boch.

» Villeroy-Boch.com

Luxury pillow designer Deborah Main (aka The Pillow Goddess) has established a collaboration with nationally recognized interior designer Robin Baron to launch the one-of-a-kind UnZipped Pillow Collection. The decorative pillow collection is available in 16 different color combinations and three different sizes: 18-, 20- and 22-inch squares. Each pillow features a fully functioning exposed zipper that reveals a sneak-peek pouch with a pop of contrasting color. Paired with exposed hardware and handmade suede tassels are design details that give the traditional throw pillow a bit more style.

» The UnZipped Pillow Collection is available exclusively at RobinBaronDesign.com.

The California-based home furnishing retailer Living Spaces has launched a new furniture collection with HGTV home design renovation experts Drew and Jonathan Scott. From rugs to sectionals, the 90-piece casual and elegant collection draws its inspiration from the Southern California landscape—from art deco movie theaters to the San Gabriel Mountains. Drew and Jonathan’s designs lend modern style to a classic line.

» LivingSpaces.com

Holly Hunt has launched a new collection of indoor/ outdoor performance fabrics. The new Blurred Lines collection features dozens of luxurious performance textiles that aim to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor. Available in seemingly endless colorways, patterns and textures, the outdoor selections (largely designed for upholstery and drapery applications) are not only made with 100% solution-dyed acrylic and suitable for unfavorable weather conditions, but they’re also stain-repellent and are mildew-resistant and able to be cleaned with bleach. The collection was designed in collaboration with Assemblage, an Arkansas-based company whose geometric patterns and bespoke wallcovering designs inspired the outdoor creations.

» HollyHunt.com

The Shade Store has introduced its new Artisan Weaves collection with an assortment of 12 exclusive materials in 30-plus colorways that are available in stock for roman and woven wood shades. The collection showcases a range of materials, from finely woven grasses to refined woods and reeds. Each material is textured and made exclusively with natural fibers.

Nice Link Home Furnishings, one of the largest suppliers of fabric upholstery, made its largest product introduction at the recent textile trade show Interwoven (formerly Showtime Market). The four new collections reflect current design trends and interest in specific textiles.

The RETURN TO NATURE collection brings the beauty and benefits of nature into the home, drawing from botanical influences by layering leaf and floral motifs with organic shapes and textures. The collection includes vivid colors and strives for a feeling of kinship between interior and exterior spaces.

The URBAN REVIVAL collection features strong, graphic motifs with bold color combinations. Influenced by visual themes found in city living, the patterns include sinuous lines, amorphous shapes, stripes and checks that range from small- to large-scale designs. The POSITIVE MOOD collection emphasizes the appeal of abstract artistry. With its irregular geometrics and contrasting textures, the collection offers a cutting-edge feel of contemporary design with strong silhouettes, defined lines and unexpected color combinations.

The MODERN VINTAGE collection offers a feeling of nostalgia and an appreciation of luxury and splendor of design from the past. Patterns in the collection are filled with historical references but updated with a modern sensibility, including bold and playful patterns, modern floral prints with vintage appeal and detailed weaves, and fresh colorways. The Pantone Color Institute recently shared its colors for Autumn/Winter 2022/2023. The color palette continues to reflect our need for nurturing and tactility, as well as calm and restorative space, fulfilling our yearning for comfort. But the hues also illustrate our desire to break free of restraint and embrace joy and vitality. “Colors for Autumn/Winter contrast our competing desires for calm and comfort with energy-boosting vitality through a range of restful and restorative colors, in tandem with exuberant tones,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “As we move forward into an environment filled with contradiction, the Autumn/Winter hues enable consumers to move fluidly between a range of contrasting shades.” V

» Pantone.com

AUTUMN/WINTER 2022/2023 PALETTE

Contrasting colors that bring together our desires for rest and relaxation with exuberant expression.

LAVA FALLS

an impassioned orange-red with a captivating presence

SAMOAN SUN

cheerful as it enlightens and illuminates

ORANGE TIGER

a hi-vis orange with whimsicality

ROSE VIOLET

vivid and vibrant and full of zing

AMAZON lush and fertile broadleaf green

NOSEGAY

a fragrant floral pink that envelopes the senses

WATERSPOUT

cleansing color that refreshes

CARAMEL CAFÉ a delicious brown hue that tastefully tempts

MIDNIGHT

a hypnotic deep blue evocative of the evening sky

MARTINI OLIVE

a fruit-inspired green tone with a touch of brine

AUTUMN/WINTER 2022/2023 CORE CLASSIC PALETTE

These classic seasonless hues whose versatility express longevity.

ARCTIC WOLF a softly shaded tactile white

AUTUMN BLONDE

creamy and gently nurtures

POLAR NIGHT

a cosmically inspired blue hue that explores the mysteries of new horizons

LODEN FROST

an earthinfused green tone that calms and restores

CHISELED STONE

displays a silent strength

The new SouthSeas collection by Texton offers the look of a woven shade with the durability and functionality of a roller shade. Utilizing its top 20 patterns, Texton’s SouthSeas shades are woven woods and grass weaves created with 3D imaging to produce designs that were inspired by its original woven shades. The collection is available in both lightfiltering and blackout, as well as with white-facing exteriors to provide uniformity to the outside.

» Texton.com

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