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The Textile Eye - Report 20

French Finesse

Highlights from the Paris Shows: Return to Paris for Maison&Objet and Deco Off with our Spring 2024 report. We're bringing you exclusive insights into historic heritage houses, cutting-edge collections, and the latest in interior design. Read about the traditions of craftsmanship and modern approaches from today’s working designers, including established manufacturers like Lelièvre and Rinck, and independent talents like Ghislaine Garcin and Benoît Averly. Our report features a practical collection of emerging color palettes, capturing the fresh schemes presented at the shows. With captivating profiles, immersive photography, and unique viewpoints, come along as we explore the past, embrace the present, and anticipate the future of design.

What’s Inside:

Curated Design Analysis:

  • 9 themes covering the most compelling new collections

  • 13 color palettes and shades from vivid to subtle

  • 3 treatments providing insight into trends in manufacturing techniques

Musée des Arts Décoratifs Exhibition: Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

  • Exclusive coverage of Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen’s retrospective explores her groundbreaking techniques and approach to sustainability.

Bard Graduate Center Exhibition: Sonia Delaunay: Living Art

  • A look at the retrospective of French artist Sonia Delaunay that delves into the influential artist’s lifetime of multidisciplinary creativity.

Nine Exclusive Interviews & Profiles:

  • Ingrid Lager on relaunching heritage house Quenin for Lelièvre.

  • Patrick Frey on Zuber and the historic wallpaper company’s factory.

Q&As with industry insiders Lucille Boitelle, Ghislaine Garcin of Maille & Feutre, Anne Corbière of V&A Company, Valentin Goux of Rinck, Lela Scherrer of Jakob Schlaepfer, Benoît Averly, and Karin Sajo.