29 inspiration from objects , interiors and art . The designer recognised that this collaboration with Villeroy & Boch tiles should be an exercise in the understanding and application of balance , symmetry and proportion , and that striking a harmonious balance between colour , pattern and form is just as important in interiors as it is in fashion . metamorphosis . Notably inspired by her 10th anniversary collection in 2019 , where the theme was the art of collecting , the designer wanted to utilise butterfly prints to communicate optimism while transforming tiles into a collectable piece of art .
Another theme central to Katrantzou ’ s work since Spring / Summer 2013 is postage stamps . In a world where stamps are becoming obsolete , the designer appreciates them even more “ as tokens of the past and relics of a different era ”. Through the VICTORIAN collection , she wanted to create a vignette within the home , a window into the world that captures this sense of nostalgia but is equally graphic and modern in its design .
Katrantzou says , “ There ’ s a synergy between our brands as we share an appreciation of beauty , craftsmanship and history . I welcomed the idea to design a collection that is distinctive of our own creative language , while being inspired by our individual design history . Using my prints and transferring them across different disciplines is a challenge that I ’ m always drawn to .”
Butterflies are central to the new VICTORIAN collection . A recurring theme in her fashion collections , Katrantzou sees them as one of the truest examples of