Our Spring Collection - Fit for a Queen
Sophie Lombardi
Our latest collection draws inspiration from the court of ‘Marie Antoinette’. I recently enjoyed a wonderful collection of her personal belongings curated by Sarah Grant for the Victoria and Albert Museum. I was mesmerised by the combination of patterns and textures that adorned her dresses and home furnishings. One of the most striking pieces included fabric that combined stripes and leopard print overlaid with embroidered flowers. The 18th Century Queen was so ahead of her time!
Find Poppy and Honesty Spring Collection here. Dutch Armoire from A Hundred Stories.
We have named our spring linen ‘Trianon’ after Marie Antoinette’s farm retreat. The linen includes stripes in sky blue and lemon curd, colours I associate with the delicate, young Queen. I like to romanticize that she enjoyed respite from the court in the countryside under blue skies, among wildflowers. We have also designed a slightly more masculine velvet, a nod to her equally decadent husband Louis XV1. This sumptuous, thick velvet is patterned with stripes in regal blue and navy, fitting for his chambers at Versailles.
Silk Ruffle Cushion made with Liberty Fabric ‘Bow Bouquet’
Marie Antoinette and Louis XV1 embodied a whole culture of luxury, from diamond jewelry to fantasy villages and glittering court balls. The Palace at Versailles was filled with intricate details made from opulent materials by skilled craftsmen. Inspired by these decorative elements, we had added some decadent touches to our latest collection. These include cushions finished with wide satin ruffles and fancy tablecloths fit for a royal feast. Our silk cushion made with Liberty fabric ‘Bow Bouquet’ features large displays of blooms tied together with silk ribbons. I can imagine such floral displays filled the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles since Marie Antoinette was obsessed with removing the stench from the palace with floral perfumes!
I hope that you enjoy discovering our latest collection and that it provides a frivolous distraction.
Sophie xx
Mood Board.