These days, it seems anyone who is anyone in the fashion world wants a piece of the ever-expanding homeware market.
As fashion royalty Diane von Furstenberg prepares to launch her latest DVF Home range at Selfridges, Paul Smith is upholstering chairs in his signature stripes, Vivienne Westwood is designing wallpaper for Cole & Son and Giles Deacon is turning his hand to a spot of rug design.
As fashion royalty Diane von Furstenberg prepares to launch her latest DVF Home range at Selfridges, Paul Smith is upholstering chairs in his signature stripes, Vivienne Westwood is designing wallpaper for Cole & Son and Giles Deacon is turning his hand to a spot of rug design.
And you know it's a legitimate move when Karl Lagerfeld joins the party...
- Unmistakably Paul Smith<p> </p> <div> One of the nicest men in the business, makes some of the nicest furniture. Often imitated, never matched.</div> <div> </div> <div> Melrose chair, from £555</div> <div> at <a href="http://www.paulsmith.co.uk">Paul Smith</a></div> <div> </div>
- Great Danes<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> From cosy throws to carpets via silver goose eggs (natch) and salad servers, the quirky cool label does the lot.</div> <div> </div> <div> Atmosphere silver plated brass wine cooler by Day Birger Et Mikkelsen, £126 at <a href="http://www.amara.co.uk">Amara</a></div>
- Very Versace<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> A blind man could tell you that this is a Versace cushion. If bling is your thing, look no further.</div> <div> </div> <div> VERSACE cushions from £139 each, at <a href="http://www.harrods.com">Harrods</a></div> <div> </div>
- Kaiser Karl does crystal<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> “What I enjoy most is doing something I’ve never done before,” says Mr Lagerfeld. As with everything he creates, his first crystal collection is simply, effortlessly chic. And he took the photographs too.</div> <div> </div> <div> Karl Lagerfeld for <a href="http://www.orrefors.com/karllagerfeld">Orrefors</a></div>
- NYC<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> The very epitome of New York chic, Donna Karan has teamed up with china specialists Lenox to create ultra-luxe tableware and gift pieces, from the finest bone china dinnerware to cut-crystal stemware and organic sculpted wood.</div> <div> </div> <div> Hand carved wood rippled tall vase, £199 by Donna Karan Lenox at <a href="http://www.harrods.com/product/donna-karan-lenox/hand-carved-wood-rippled-tall-vase/000000000002518875?btype=cs">Harrods</a></div>
- The bold and the beautiful<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Never shy of a bold stripe or a bright colour… you’ve coveted her woolly pullies, now bed down in the super-glam linens.</div> <div> </div> <div> Rue Jacob bed linen by Sonia Rykiel Maison, from £52 at <a href="http://www.amara.co.uk">Amara</a></div>
- Westwood walls<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> The legendary Ms Westwood’s collection for Cole & Son includes Squiggle (pictured); Trompe L’Oeil Drape Mural and Union Jack.</div> <div> </div> <div> Squiggle by Vivienne Westwood for Cole & Son, £60 per roll at <a href="http://www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk">wallpaperdirect.co.uk </a></div>
- Perfect prints<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> The undisputed queen of prints translates her instantly recognisable design aesthetic to luxurious patterned duvet covers, intended to pair with solid sheets/pillowcases. Inspired by the arts and nature.</div> <div> </div> <div> Diane von Furstenberg Home at <a href="http://www.selfridges.com">Selfridges</a>. Bed linen from £95. For the first time this season, tableware is also available.</div> <div> </div>
- Purple reigns<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Bed linens fit for a queen.</div> <div> </div> <div> Degrade in Red bed linen by ESCADA HOME. King size duvet cover £299 (260 x220); pillowcases £49.95 (50 x 75), available at <a href="http://www.harrods.com">Harrods</a></div>
- Light fantastic<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Their recent budget range for Target stores in the United States caused near riots the length and breadth of the country. Their mainline range includes lighting, cushions, throws, beanbags, upholstery fabric – you name it.</div> <div> </div> <div> Missoni Home bubble lamps from a selection at <a href="http://www.amara.co.uk">Amara</a></div>
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