More and more I think about how our archive of designs lends itself to interiors ~ whether commercial or residential, translating the tactile richness of silk scarves across fabrics, upholstery, rug/carpets, tiles, linens, tableware and of course the framed artworks on paper or silk is hugely exciting.
The Richard Allan designs showcase the company’s mid-century heritage in amazing breadth. Iconic works, once a staple of high fashion, reimagined as a central element for interior design, they are a remarkable blend of luxury and narrative. The 60s was a decade of reinvention, when fashion, art and design collided with the classic establishment. Richard Allan was embraced across the divide: the scarves were not just accessories, they were statement pieces, each one a demonstration of modernity and elegance, vibrant works of art that were as much about visual expression as they were about luxury.
The framed artwork prints themselves create dramatic focal points; they add an individual dimension to any room and using themed colour lines, blend with each other to enhance each interior design spec. The artworks tell a story. Bold, abstract, geometric shapes or fluid, organic patterns immediately capture attention. Throughout a space they infuse energy and sophistication, or evoke an air of calm and creativity. The prints are more than just decoration, they present a unique, authentic and and cohesive theme.
Choosing and integrating our archive designs into interiors is not about recreating the past but reinterpreting for the present, both nostalgic and modern. Timeless pattern and depth of colours from dramatic, vibrant, and full of contrast to muted, tonal and subtly rich, they offer endless opportunities for creating spaces that feel fresh and original.
The Richard Allan designs, as memorable as the era that inspired them, hold an unmistakable insight to the fabulous fashion of 60s-70s London, whilst transitioning perfectly to contemporary interiors.
