Designers have always been very passionate about introducing their fashion quotient to furniture and home decor. Various international fashion brands have introduced their home collection for a complete lifestyle experience. These reflect the design sensibilities depicted in their clothesline.

Fashion in decor products has gained immense popularity in recent times with individuals becoming as conscious of their living environment as they are about themselves. However, decor trends need to be more timeless in style and practical in functionality. With the retail boom in India, some of the international brands have introduced their home collections in furniture stores in Mumbai and New Delhi. Fendi Casa, Versace Home Collection, Ralph Lauren Home and Armani Casa are a few fashion brands that have been popular with their home products...

FENDI CASA

Fendi Casa spells “contemporary luxury” and leather rules the furniture collection. Fashion suggestions and trends are transported into top-quality production, manufacturers and skilled use of material. Their hand-made sofas and armchairs are a synonym for design, comfort and elegance. A unique compilation of furniture, decorations, furnishings and accessories are available.

The colours of the collection show clear and bright multifaceted shades. White and ivory, sand, pearl and ice hues reinterpret the dark nuances of lead and black which stand out in the shiny, bright and appealing contrasts as vibrant as a red lacquer.

The fabrics, resulting from continuous care and research, have strong decorative components. Velvets, silks and chenille are used in several versions. lThe proposals for the leather covers include a wide range of plain, suede qualities or versions enriched by silver powder to achieve a metallic look. The brand new eco leather, coming directly from the world of fashion, has an interlaced effect with embossed ‘FF’ pattern. Besides this there are different types of classic printed leather. Fur is a historical Fendi Casa element that is widely used on sofas and cushions.

The traditional mouth-blown glass technique by the master glassmakers of Murano has been used for the creation of unique pieces like chandeliers and vases that add luxury chic to the entire collection.

The Fendi Casa line, being extremely sophisticated, is meant for the fashionable and brand conscious.

ARMANI CASA

Straightness, dark wood tones and minimal styling marks the Armani Casa range of interior products like furniture, accessories, fabrics, ornaments and lighting (for day and night use at home). The collection, being multifaceted, offers ‘a complete look’. The design concepts are refreshing and inspirational for clutter-free living.

Every product has a unique appeal and is crafted from varied materials to provide a fabulous finish. The design sensibilities are far from ostentatious. They are rather minimal in format to achieve total functionality and comfort.

Giorgio Armani presents objects that are a pleasure to live with. The basic Armani style is crisp and smart, something the younger generation immediately relates to. The range of furniture suits homes with space constraints best as the proportions are sleek. A Zen influence is also very evident in the styling of small objects of everyday use.

Ralph Lauren Home

Fashioned with modern elegance and undertones of 1940s glamour, the sophisticated Ralph Lauren decor features well-tailored furniture deftly layered with natural woven materials and fabrics.

Texture and contrast have been perfectly paired. Hard materials play against soft ones and shine is contrasted with matte. Traditional patterns and materials have been mixed with sleek finishes and modern accents. The home collection is classic and bears a masculine essence which is a familiar Ralph Lauren style.

The exquisite range of furniture is mainly in solid wood. The collection is ‘timeless’ and has an heirloom feel. This decor style is definitely for those individuals with a distinctive classy taste for rich things in life.

Ralph Lauren decorations, scones and hurricanes are complimented by beautiful candles. Whimsical shapes and conversational patterns run through the range of table and bar ware — dice and dumb-bells, skulls and crossbones.

aborate paisleys, intricate jacquards and crisp stripes have been luxuriously rendered in lush fabrics for the bedding collection.

Versace Home Collection

The Versace furniture line consists of two entirely contrasting styles — classic and modern. As always, the Versace Home Collection is for the flamboyant ones with strong sensibilities for visually bold design details. Sophisticated design elements foster inspiration for very contemporary homes.

The furniture line mainly comprises upholstered pieces. The fashion play is evident in the fabrics used. The opulent and sensuous Versace prints or rich animal patterns are presented in vibrant colours. Silver/gold leaf or warm tones of wood have been put together with velvets, silks and leather. Clean graphic shapes and patterns enhance this luxurious home collection. Plush couches provide extraordinary seating comfort.

Besides the furniture, complementing lamps and artefacts have been manufactured using rich materials and fine craftsmanship. Classic inspirations combined with a modern twist are reflected in the home collection. With its first dedicated furniture store shortly opening in New Delhi, one can expect more from Versace.

Match your style sense

Versace: For the bold, sensuous and the flamboyant

Fendi Casa: Luxurious and contemporary, sophisticated fashion- and brand-conscious people

Ralph Lauren: Classic and warm individuals who love old-world charm

Armani Casa: The straight lines, sleek and minimal designs are for the smart ones

MARKET SURVEY

Fendi Casa and Versace Home Collection are available at:

International Furniture Brands Pvt. Ltd. - D Block, Shiv Sagar Estate, Dr Annie Besant Road Worli, Mumbai.

Hurtado - Onyx Center, first floor, 5 Museum Road, Bangalore

Hurtado Farms - 166 Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road New Delhi