Kohler gets colorful with Flamingo Estate, Pierre Yovanovitch teams up with Christian Louboutin, and more
Product Preview | May 10, 2024
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We’re in the full swing of spring, and vivacious new collections are dropping left and right. From a burlesque-dancer-inspired chair to a burlwood hutch with oiled bronze hardware, here are some standout launches from the past week.
Pierre Yovanovitch debuted his inaugural collaboration with shoe designer Christian Louboutin. An homage to well-dressed women throughout history, the highly collectible line offers nine artisan-made, limited-edition Clam chairs outfitted in haute-couture-quality accents, such as the embroidered, burlesque-style Dita, the leather-fringe-trimmed Josefina, and the regal Nefertari, with front feet shaped like bronze high heels.
Kohler called on Flamingo Estate to shine a light on its newly launched Heritage Greens collection. Showcased amid the latter’s sweeping SoCal gardens, the line boasts three archival finishes, including avocado-colored Fresh Green, silvery sage Aspen Green and deep blue-green Teal, which can be applied to an array of the former’s contemporary tubs, sinks and toilets.
Herman Miller introduced an assortment of new colorways for two of its most iconic Eames designs. The wooden-ball-accented Hang-It-All coat rack now comes in cool, high-contrast red-and-sky-blue, while the legendary wood-based Molded Plywood lounge chair is available in a golden yellow stain that was originally specified by the designers for a 1946 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.
Bunny Williams Home dropped the Spring 2024 collection. Along with the glossy emerald green Georgia chest and the woven rattan Annabel daybed, standouts from the 22-piece launch include the intricately carved, outdoor-ready Medallion coffee table and Crofter’s sofa, an all-weather wicker eye-catcher with a check-patterned weave along the apron.
Jenni Kayne Home released a trio of beautiful burlwood designs. The Runyon hutch features dark oil-rubbed bronze knobs and six interior storage shelves, while the stunning Sur—available as both a coffee table and side table—showcases clean, crisp lines that allow its unruly organic graining to shine.
Rosemary Hallgarten rolled out a fresh assortment of sumptuous rug designs. In addition to two new colorways (crisp white Arctic Fox and soft gray Morel) for the bestselling Cloud, introductions include the fuzzy faux-shearling Cloud 1920 and Rivulet, a silk-and-wool beauty with a sinuous high-pile pattern.
John Derian teamed up with The Met Store to celebrate the opening of the Costume Institute’s “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibit. The whimsical collaboration offers more than 100 dreamy hand-made designs (more than half of which are sold exclusively in-store) adorned in storybook-worthy decoupage motifs that draw from the museum’s permanent collections. The creations include everything from butterfly-emblazoned trays to bunny-clad catchalls and flower-covered glass vases.
Charleston-based textile designer Emily Daws unveiled a sprightly new series called Fauna. Available as yardage and pillows, the collection features five playful hand-illustrated patterns cast on tactile Belgian linen grounds, such as the bandana-esque Americana, the multicolored Kaleidoscope and the fancifully flecked Speckled Check.
Art+Loom’s latest launches are brimming with raw texture and unruly motifs. The Miami-based brand’s spring introductions span 13 hand-knotted rugs, such as the wobbly-lined Grid Moon and aerial-landscape-inspired Ravine, as well as an exclusive line of Merino wool designs, including the geometric Triangles and the crop-circle-like Sako.
The Shade Store revealed two brand-new drapery hardware collections. Available in five distinct finishes—including satin nickel, brass, bronze, gunmetal and matte black—Kingston showcases a sleek rod system with closed brackets, while Saratoga offers a modern, minimalist-friendly style with a coordinating C-Ring option for a more streamlined window display.
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