Pictured: Arya Jet, Skyline Black, Kalah 2 Jet, Harliquin 2 Jet, Molokai 2 Jet, and Alberi 2 Silver

There are few color combinations that are as timelessly chic as black and white. We are excited about the new Duralee Black and White wovens that we just got in recently. Kalah has been very popular in blue and is now available in black and white.We can’t wait to see what people make out of it.

The girls in the shop have been oohing and ahhing over Alberi, which has a touch of silver in the branch print. We are also very fond of the new graphic prints with their clean lines. Check out our pinterest board for ideas on how to use black and white in both modern and traditional applications.

See our selection of Duralee’s Black and Whites at HouseFabric.com

DID YOU KNOW…
Cosmopolitan Magazine listed black and white as one of the 15 biggest fashion trends for Spring, 2015. As stated in Cosmo’s October 4, 2014 edition, “It’s hard to call black and white a trend since it literally never goes out of style, but it looks so damn good that it’s worth taking a moment just to remind yourself.”

*Charles Manning, 15 Biggest Trends of Spring 2015, The 70’s are totally the new 90’s, Cosmopolitan, 10/4/14

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/news/a31787/15-biggest-trends-of-spring-2015/

John Robshaw’s collection for Duralee has been one of our best sellers. He approaches textile design as an art and is often traveling the world finding inspiration for new designs.

Our 2 top sellers in his collection, Mani and Danda, are in his signature color Indigo.

#1 Most Popular John Robshaw Fabric – Mani Indigo

#2 Most Popular John Robshaw Fabric – Danda Indigo

The next 3 spots are taken by his favorite Pattern Kedara.

#3 Most Popular John Robshaw Fabric – Kedara Aqua Cocoa

#4 Most Popular John Robshaw Fabric – Kedara Blue Green

#5 Most Popular John Robshaw Fabric – Kedara Madder

Find the rest of our John Robshaw fabrics at Housefabric.com and on our Pinterest Board

Check out the rest of his interview with Duralee after the jump.

Today we are featuring one of the designers that we carry Tilton Fenwick. Find their collection at HouseFabric.com

 

What is your favorite pattern from your collection & why?  So difficult to pick just one! “Rocat” is one we think greatly represents our collection and our decorating style, incorporating a rich variety of patterns and colors in just one print. We love the versatility of this fabric as well, with a border design that can also be used for trimming and other coordinating details in a room.

 

If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?  We both started careers out of college in advertising but today if we weren’t designing at Tilton Fenwick, Suysel would be a hotelier in Tulum, Mexico and Anne would be a real estate broker.

 

What was your favorite part about working with Duralee on your collection? The collaboration with the design team was incredible. We had such synergy throughout the design process and looked forward to walking up to their studio (just a few blocks from our office!) for meetings. We learned so much from them about textile design and in addition to our working relationship we developed a true friendship with the whole team. We know our collection was only improved by this incredible collaboration.

 

If you were to pick a song as your anthem, what is it?  “Independent Women” by Destiny’s Child

 

If you were to collaborate with any fashion designer, who would it be?  In addition to interiors, we have a similar fashion sense too! It would be a dream to collaborate with the Spanish fashion label del Pozo.

 

Where is the most inspiring place you’ve ever been?  We love finding inspiration through travel. One of our most inspiring trips was to the Spanish island of Mallorca, where we stayed at an old military fortress turned hotel. There was such deep rooted history combined with today’s modern amenities. The architect did an incredible job and we were hard pressed to distinguish between where the old stopped and the new began. We have fabric inspired by and named after this special trip – Cap “Rocat” our awe-inspiring hotel.

 

If you could live on any movie set, which one would you pick?  Petulia, a 1968 film by Richard Lester with set design by David Hicks.

 

What is the best advice you could give a new designer just starting out?  Don’t be afraid to promote yourself! It takes great confidence and conviction to put yourself out on the front line and share your work with the world. Harness the power of social media and promote your talents!

 

If you had to choose any other designer to design your home, who would it be and why?  Markham Roberts, Suysel’s mentor, is truly one of our design idols of today. Simply put, his work is impeccable.

What’s on your wish-list right now?  Always on our list is a furniture piece by Tommi Parzinger. Outside of interiors, we both love jewelry by fellow NYC based designer, Paige Novick.

Via  – Duralee