Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at the Giles Deacon collection for Sanderson, Christopher Farr Cloth Celebrating Nantucket By Design, and Emilia Wickstead’s collaboration with Passalacqua. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Giles Deacon for Sanderson
We are always on the lookout for new and exciting fabrics and wallpapers! This week, we discovered the incredible Giles Deacon collection for the British textile house Sanderson. The renowned London-based couture designer has collaborated with Sanderson to create a distinctive range of fabrics and wallpapers, debuting earlier this year. This collection masterfully blends his commissioned artworks with fresh takes on archival jacquards and prints from both his studio and Sanderson’s archives.
The collection features Sanderson classics alongside opulent and reimagined designs, showcasing the remarkable skills of Giles and the Sanderson team. Drawing inspiration from his couture work, Giles incorporates distinctive stripes, industrial influences, and his signature calligraphic ‘G’. Rich with medieval influences, Greek mythology references, and whimsical elements, this collection is intriguing. It beautifully balances nostalgia and innovation, making it perfect for creating timeless interiors. We’re absolutely smitten with this collection. Take a look at some of our favorites from the line up.
Christopher Farr Cloth Celebrates Nantucket By Design
Greetings from Nantucket! Last week marked the stylish kickoff of Nantucket By Design with a fabulous lunch hosted by Christopher Farr Cloth in collaboration with fellow British brand Maison Margaux, design icon Kit Kemp, and co-host Studio 534. The scene was set at The Green Market Farm, a picturesque five-acre organic preserve in Wauwinet.
Presented by the Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket by Design celebrates the island’s unique influence on design with engaging keynote speakers, unique discussions, a partnership with The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show, a design panel, and more.
On July 15, the crème de la crème of the design world gathered for this exclusive event, all clad in the signature ‘Nantucket Red’. Guests dined on Maison Margaux tableware atop Kit Kemp’s ‘Time Teller’ tablecloth fabric in ‘berry’, beautifully handblock printed by Christopher Farr Cloth in England. The table setting was a feast for the eyes, featuring embroidered placemats and napkins with ombre tassels, all showcasing the Time Teller fabric.
Adding a touch of whimsy, Lizzie Matthews crafted elegant calligraphed menu cards. The table sparkled with Time Teller fans, Provence Blue plates, amber-speckled glassware, and Maisy bud vases. The delicious local menu, prepared by Chef Kaity Farrell from Fare Isle Catering, was served in the enchanting gardens of The Green Market. It was an event that truly epitomized the charm and elegance of Nantucket By Design.
Emilia Wickstead Teams Up with Passalacqua
August may be approaching, but we’re still savoring summer, and nothing captures the essence of a summer holiday like the breathtaking Lake Como in Italy. British fashion designer Emilia Wickstead shares this sentiment, having collaborated with Passalacqua, an exquisite 18th-century villa on Lake Como recently recognized as The World’s Best Hotel, to create a limited-edition vacation-wear capsule collection.
Passalacqua, one of Lake Como’s most stunning private residences, reopened in June as a 24-suite retreat after a three-year restoration. Perched above the village of Moltrasio, this villa boasts seven acres of terraced gardens that descend to the lake’s shore. With a rich history of hosting renowned figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Bellini, and Winston Churchill, Passalacqua is a testament to historical grandeur. This villa is the passion project of the De Santis family, prominent Italian hoteliers and owners of the iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
The collection itself reflects the hotel’s storied past, rich interiors, and picturesque Lake Como setting, all with a distinctive British flair. True to her craft, each piece is unmistakably Emilia Wickstead.
Read our favorite articles of the week!
Whitney McGregor Brings a Refreshing Dose of Mountain Magic to a Cozy Nantucket Cottage written by Lauren Wicks for Veranda.
My 100 Year Old Home: Tips for Creating Welcoming Interiors written by Kassidy Abernathy for Victoria.
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