Press Release
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Liz Nightingale - Schumacher Marketing Communications - 212-213-7978
CLASSIC AND MODERN STYLES INSPIRE NEW SCHUMACHER
FABRIC COLLECTIONS FOR SPRING
2008
February 2008 – Schumacher welcomes the Spring 2008 season with
the introduction of six new collections offering unique and sophisticated fabrics
in its Classic, Elements and Modern range. The looks encompass a diversity
of design and include classic luxurious silks and European derived wovens as
well as modern designs gathered from sources around the world. These collections
are perfect for today’s
wide range of interior spaces.
This Spring, Schumacher continues its tradition of beautiful classic design
with the launch of four new collections. Each captures the spirit of antique
textiles, reinterpreted and updated in color and scale.
Pont Royal Damask
Renowned interior designer Matthew Patrick Smyth adds his unique sense of
classic style and elegance to a new collection of wovens and prints. Based
on traditional motifs derived from Matthew’s personal collection of period
textiles, discoveries that he made in French design archives, furnishings,
and couture apparel, these design have been reinterpreted in clean lines and
with a primarily neutral palette. Shimmering silks, detailed embroideries,
soft chenille weaves, graphic plaids and textural linen prints all intermingle
in shades of chocolate, ivory, graphite, aqua and taupe, as well as accents
of indigo blues and rich reds.
Lampasso Flori
Born from a treasure trove of antique European textiles, this collection translates
these classic and historic designs into a relaxed and casual look, perfect
for today’s lifestyles. Exquisite lampasses, heirloom quilts, antique
damasks, silks and paisley shawls provided the original inspiration for this
group of wovens which are also complemented by some of Schumacher’s new
Classic linen prints for this season. Washed finishes are used on some of the
cotton fabrics in this collection, giving these wovens the soft genuine look
of a time-honored textile. Surface embellishments are also explored throughout
this collection, from the look of vintage hand tooled leather in embossed linen,
to intricate hand embroidery inspired by white-work textiles. Each design has
been colored in palettes that coordinate with the rest of the collection.
Margate Damask Print
Aylesbury Vase
This season’s Classic prints have been inspired from antique and classic
motifs, building on Schumacher’s heritage of traditional styling. Linen
is the focus of these new prints, from unbleached flax grounds to soft linen
and cotton blends. The colorations include both new palettes of aqua and cream,
indigo blue and white and crisp celery green as well as soft document inspired
combinations.
Griffin Flower Print
Continuing in its long and distinguished partnership with Colonial Williamsburg,
Schumacher introduces this new historic reinterpretation of embroideries, ikats,
damasks and simple block prints discovered in Colonial Williamsburg’s
rich textile archives. Embroidered designs are translated in cotton and wool
yarns onto cotton, linen and velvet grounds. Ikat stripes are recreated with
the rustle of silk taffeta. A classic damask take on a lustrous elegant look
for draperies in a printed silk quality. These richly textured fabrics are
combined with graphic monochromatic prints, using simple floral motifs and
a surprising and chic leopard pattern. Classic in heritage but thoroughly up
to date in approach, this collection fits a variety of today’s design
schemes.
The 2008 Spring collections expand Schumacher’s elemental offerings
with an emphasis on natural fibers. The focus is on plains, textures and embroideries
in upholstery and drapery weights. These collections are versatile and sophisticated,
providing many choices for both the modern and traditional interior.
Wight Linen Herringbone
Glenariff Linen Check
This versatile collection combined with simple stripes and checks focuses
on a natural look and a neutral palette ranging from white and ivory to greige
and flax shades. These textured weaves are offered in a variety of qualities,
from curtain to upholstery weight. The yarns used in this collection are natural
in both material and coloration and include linen, cotton and jute. Many of
the items offered are also produced through environmentally responsible processes.
Lucia Sheer
Celena Sheer Embroidery
Natural color, weave and fiber are the focus of this new collection of sheers
and casements, which also include many embroideries and wider widths. Perfect
as a complement to this season’s more upholstery oriented Naturals collections,
these introductions bolster Schumacher’s wide array of drapery fabrics.
Colorations are mostly neutral shades of white, ivory and parchment, but there
are a few soft colors paired with ivory, such as pale aqua and sage.
“This season’s Modern collection continues to take its inspiration
from trends seen both in the most current interior design and fashion runways” said
Susan North, Vice President for Design at Schumacher. “Glamour is an
important element this season and we have captured this look with shimmering
silk satin weaves and the use of metallic yarns”.
Surface effects for wovens are explored in a variety of ways: using laser
effects to create sculptural looks or cutout patterns on a fabric’s surface
or through lace making techniques which are combined with modern materials
and motifs.
Prints in
this season’s collection are simple, but based on bold and
graphic patterns, hand printed on a versatile linen and cotton blend.
Velvet Moderne
Squiggle Velvet
This season, Schumacher introduces a new collection of five sophisticated
and glamorous velvets, all with a thoroughly modern point of view. Refined
and luxurious, these new velvets have been inspired by the simplicity of geometry,
all interpreted in shimmering silk, cotton, viscose or bamboo. Richly hued
and textured, each of these designs will add both pattern and polish to today’s
urbane interiors.
Wallcoverings Spring 2008
Atelier Collection
The hand of the artisan is evident in this new collection of textural wallcoverings,
presenting an array of options for creating embellished surfaces. Handcrafted
papers using raised textures and patterns combine with the shimmer of gloss,
metal and pearl, for dramatic matte and shine effects. Embroidery adds a new
dimension to naturally textured materials such as sisal, raffia and jute. Embossed
patterns recreate the luxurious look of silk and woven strié, but with
the ease and versatility of a heavy vinyl wallcovering. This collection features
seventeen new designs with a range of 2-6 colorways per pattern, providing
many choices for creating layered surfaces in today’s
interiors.
The Schumacher brand is known for textile and wallcovering design of the highest
quality. Its signature looks encompass a diversity of design and include classic
luxurious silks and European derived wovens as well as innovative modern designs
gathered from sources around the world. Historic interpretations and reproductions,
often in collaboration with museums and historic foundations, have also been
a central part of the Schumacher heritage and continue in our collections today.
The Schumacher brand has been a consistent resource for the essential needs
of interior designers, from versatile sheers and solids to opulent textures
and velvet plains.
