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Textile Trends: A Look at Favorite Fabrics from Prominent Designers

In the world of design, textiles play a crucial role, especially for classicalists and maximalists. The choice of fabrics for upholstery, curtains, and wall coverings serves as a canvas for designers to showcase their unique aesthetics. Notable designers like Kit Kemp find it difficult to choose a single favorite fabric, emphasizing the excitement found in the interplay of different textiles. “It’s the dynamism created when fabrics interact that I love,” Kemp explained. “The thrill lies in how materials, colors, scales, and patterns work together to create something magical.”

Alongside Kemp, fellow textiles aficionados such as Timothy Corrigan and Joy Moyler share their go-to fabrics, highlighting a mix of luxurious velvets and whimsical floral designs. These designers underscore that classic patterns can be revitalized with unexpected twists.

For instance, when Charlap Hyman & Herrero styled their Ribbon dinnerware collection, they opted for the playful Décors Barbares fabric to create a distinctive table setting.

Sarafane by Décors Barbares

Sarafane by Décors Barbares

Favored by Adam Charlap Hyman

Adam Charlap Hyman shares his admiration for the Sarafane fabric, specifically in the Ink colorway. “It’s a fine cotton fabric featuring a dark base and small red berries. Its versatility is remarkable; we’ve utilized it in both contemporary settings and traditional spaces,” he expressed. “The fabric exudes an edgy quality while simultaneously bringing a touch of levity through its intricate Victorian-inspired design.”

Toile de Nantes by Pierre Frey

Favored by Mark D. Sikes

Mark D. Sikes passionately endorses the Toile de Nantes in its original blue hue. Describing it as both graphic and dynamic, he notes its universal appeal. “With its ikat-like movement, it transcends traditional categorizations of masculine or feminine design. I can seamlessly integrate it into any room of my home,” Sikes stated. He recalled a particularly striking application by designer Mark Hampton, who featured the fabric in Estée Lauder’s Southampton bedroom. “Pierre Frey’s new color variations are already being incorporated into my latest projects,” he added.

As these designers illustrate, the heartfelt connection to textiles goes beyond mere aesthetics. Fabrics serve as a means of storytelling, grounding spaces with individuality and character while maintaining timeless appeal.

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