HOME DESIGN
Fashionable Interiors
written by Amy Gruntner We are influenced by fashion every day . We see it on the street , in the media we consume , and on the people we interact with in our daily lives . It ’ s our constant interaction we have with fashion that leads us to bring it into our lives ’ whether we realize it or not . The most prominent example of this relationship is that of fashion ’ s influence on interior design . In the past ten years there has been an influx of well-known fashion designers and houses creating interior design collections , partnering with renowned retailers to create limited edition pieces , or partnering with major players in the hotel and restaurant industry to design luxurious spaces .
Kate Spade ’ s Madison Avenue Collection jodi jacket and carice skirt vs Kate Spade ’ s home collection l katespade . com
A major player in the UK fashion scene , Basso & Brooke , launched a limited edition interior line of entertainment furniture commissioned by wine company , Turning Leaf , in 2010 . This designing duo talked about their reasoning behind their leap into the world of interior design in an interview siting , stating , “ Fashion is what we love . Developing other areas allows the consumer to appreciate our work in more ways then just wearing it .” As Basso & Brooke pointed out , the transition between these two realms has and should become seamless not arbitrary .
Similarly , in Spring 2015 , Kate Spade released her entire interior design collection emulating her signature feminine , brightly colored , modern design aesthetic . A gold linen armchair designed by the brand perfectly coincides with the luxurious , vintage and ladylike Fall 2016 presentation . The fun city girl presentation of the brand ’ s Madison Avenue Collection is reflected in a printed flower market decorative pillow .
22 l VILLE l FASHION ISSUE