05 FASHION AND INTERIOR DESIGN- HOW MUCH IN COMMON??

Part of my work with interior design is to research. I always find myself crossing into the fashion industry world when researching new products and trends. Sometimes I feel like I'm obsessed with Haute Couture, pre-collection shows on youtube and fashion journalism. Interior Design can often be traced back to the influence in the fashion industry runways and is visibly seen throughout product displays at industry shows like annual International Interior Design Show in Toronto. What's trending in fashion is seen through influences in new pattern, color and textures season to season. You also cannot ignore runway set designs and music selections but that's for another post!

I believe that no matter what design discipline your are in, you can't ignore the fashion industry. Nicole Miller's 2013 Fall Collection recently caught my eye as I'm increasingly using a vast variety of metal material applications in my designs. The influence of reflective metal qualities are seen in her show and shown below in the fabric of the models pants. Her blouse is also showing a metal stitch pattern, the over all feel for me is NYC  attitude. This is a good example of the fashion crossover into the world of interiors. OK I must summarize her collection or it wouldn't be me :) Her collection for me speaks bold not boring or conservative, a masculine feel, contemporary and strong. The second model shot is showing one of the favorite pieces this year that seems to be holding its position in fashion and interior design, the faux fur vest (definitely a MOD NOD piece).

Photos courtesy of Style.com

Photos courtesy of Style.com

                                             









The influence of metal and metal properties are often seen in interior design. 






                                                   

The space below showcases a feel of urban luxury with a bit of an attitude. A metal mesh drapery application adds a beautiful alternative to the traditional. Metal panels paired with a faux throw can exude city chic glam. Architectural Drapery offered through Whiting and Davis.

Photo courtesy of Whiting and Davis

Nicole Miller's Spring 2013 Ready- To- Wear Collection showcases strong floral's which we are also seeing in the world of interiors and are now trending. Furniture manufacturers are still offering a huge selection of floral fabric choices. Floral prints are also now applied to furniture legs and other consumer products.

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Liberty London Furnishing Fabrics