Interior design and fashion trends have always been intertwined, from colour schemes to prints and patterns and overall style.
Many decor must-haves have been inspired by high-end runway looks, and it continues to be a stellar way to transition personal style to the home.聽
Recently, some big names in the fashion world have become not only influencers, but destinations, for Vancouver鈥檚 interior design scene, and we are seeing everything from polished classics to the bold and brazen take over our city鈥檚 hottest looks for the home.
In 2014, 聽had its highly publicized opening in Gastown, bringing us some of the most lavish and fashion-forward decor that we鈥檝e seen in the city. The brand, best known for over-the-top, elaborate fashions, offers everything one might need to create an opulent home: from exquisite furnishings to tableware, decor accessories to lighting and even wallpaper.
While some observed that the neighbourhood was an unexpected choice for the brand鈥檚 first home retail boutique (the location had housed deLuxe Junk consignment for over three decades), Versace Home has continued to thrive in our high-end decor market.
On the theme of luxury brands branching into beautiful interiors, one of my personal favourite labels has just debuted its home collection 鈥� and, not surprisingly, it鈥檚 stunning.
In November, 聽announced the launch of its home and accessories line, which includes lifestyle accessories and decorative pieces for the polished home. With a fashion-focused influence, the Tiffany Home & Accessories Collection brings bold colour blocking and geometric patterns to the line, finished with the classic Tiffany & Co. elegance that brings an element of luxury to the home.
The inspiration behind the collection was the notion that beautiful things should not be limited to special occasions. 鈥淚 think what makes the collection unique is that it incorporates the best quality, craftsmanship and聽design with a level of functionality that allows you to use these things every day,鈥� says Reed Krakoff, chief artistic officer at Tiffany & Co.聽
Vancouver鈥檚 decor scene is not a surprising destination for these labels; with longstanding luxury interior retailers like Atkinson鈥檚 Home and Provide Home offering exquisite furnishings and home accessories in our market for years, the city has shown not only the interest but the affluence to support high-end retail for the home.聽
, a South Granville luxury destination for 35 years, offers high-end European decor, tableware,聽bed linens and gifts for聽discerning聽Vancouverites. Known not only for its luxury goods, but also for its top-tier customer service, the second generation family business continues to evolve with our city, bringing both modern design and Old World global brands to our interiors.
, which recently relocated to Vancouver鈥檚 Armoury District, is a go-to for both designers and a design-savvy clientele for a curated collection of high-end decor lines. The boutique collects decor of distinct elegance from both around the globe and our own scene 鈥� it鈥檚 the best place to find goods by local luxury designers including 听补苍诲 .
It appears that the fashion influence on Vancouver鈥檚 decor scene is only growing. Signage is up at the heritage building on the corner of Pender and Hamilton indicating that 鈥� the furniture and decor arm of fashion house Fendi 鈥� and 聽are soon to open there.
With Fendi owned by LVMH Mo毛t Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and Bentley renowned for its luxury vehicles, it will be a sight to see what their boutiques bring to our city.聽
