The trend of clothing designers expanding their lines to encompass home decor is nothing new, brands such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren have been doing it for decades. The difference between them and the newest crop of designers to make the transition is that instead of simply lending their name to a line of quality basics, they are creating pieces that strongly represent their brand by incorporating the textures, colors and prints that make then iconic.
From the playful pop and graphic lines of Kate Spade, to patterns borrowed from Diane Von Furstenberg's famous wrap dresses, to an iconic Hermes print, the offerings are as diverse as the designers behind them.
1. Kate Spade
Ribbon Mirabelle Dress $595
St Kitts Collection $75-110
2. DVF
Deblina Dress $263
Miro Flowers Sham $90-$100
3. Trina Turk
Polynesian Gold One Piece $83
Vivacious Pillow $168
4. Calypso St Barts
Fontanne Tank Dress $1,325
Moroccan Wedding Blanket $350
5. Hermes
Ex Libris en Camouflage
Silk, Hand-Rolled Twill Scarf $385
Hermes Ashtray $460
Images: As linked above.
Totally dig Moroccan Wedding Blankets - and (depending on size) that's actually not an awful price for one. Ideally, I'd find one in Morocco and bring it home as a souvenir :)
Orla Kiely is definitely my top 1!
http://www.orlakiely.com/uk.cfm/house/living/overview