Author: StyleCarrot

Marni Elyse Katz is a design writer and editor who lives in Boston and Cape Cod with her husband, two sons, and a cat. She blogs about design at www.stylecarrot.com

Designer Spotlight: Madeline Weinrib Textiles as Clothing

Argentinean designer Soledad Twombly, designer of the label SOLE by Soledad Twombly, has just launched a new collection that incorporates the fabrics of  ikat queen, Madeline Weinrib.

The collection’s fifteen pieces celebrate Twombly’s love for exotic Central Asian textiles, mixing Weinrib’s signature handmade ikats with Twombly’s signature rich Italian fabrics like velvets.

There was a trunk show in NYC last week, and one is scheduled for Rome in early November.

Soledad Twombly in her Madeline Weinrib designs.



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Soledad Twombly

Sole Twombly’s ateliers in New York and Rome

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Designer Spotlight: Diane von Furstenberg to Launch Home Textiles

Known for wrap dresses in a-mazing prints, Diane von Furstenberg has designed a line of textiles for the home. Some of the designs were previewed in this month’s Elle Decor. Really, what took her so long?

The colorful animal prints are fun, though I’d love to see some more original, global-inspired prints like the ones we saw on the runway the last couple of seasons. The stripes are not so interesting, but versatile for home decor, I suppose.

Scroll down . . . in case you missed it earlier this year, she designed incredible, luxurious guest rooms at Claridge’s Hotel in London, which feature a number of the prints.

Fabrics for the home by DVF:

DVF-designed rooms at Claridge’s London.



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Um, Yum: The Chocolate Bar at The Langham Hotel

It’s now a fall tradition. Julie Shamrock, Communications Manager at The Langham Hotel in downtown Boston, invited me to another round at the Chocolate Bar in Cafe Fleuri. It was as amazing as ever. Chocolate crepes with fresh raspberries and creme fraiche, chocolate croissant bread pudding, a chocolate fountain . . .  An upscale Willy Wonka experience. This year’s theme is The Five Elements, so there is sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and savory. Here are some photos of you need more temptation.

poached pears and bleu cheese tarte

chocolate stuffed soft pretzel

white chocolate strawberry parfait

milk chocolate pumpkin torte

dulce de leche

macaroons

cotton candy

truffle toppings

the truffle chefs

Chocolate Bar, Saturday (September 11 – June 25), 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., adults: $38, children 5-12 years old: $25.

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Designer Spotlight: Iman Debuts IMAN Home at Fashion Week

Iman, in collaboration with special events designer Carlos Mota, designed the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge at Lincoln Center for Fashion Week as a preview of her new line IMAN Home, which launches later this month. The line of fabrics, which was inspired by traditional, global crafts, marks Iman’s first venture into home décor. (She already has makeup fragrance, clothing, and accessories labels.)

Iman amidst her textiles in the Star Lounge at Lincoln Center yesterday.

I love the graphic trellis pattern (it’s surely more affordable than Ms. Wearstler’s) and the peacock print is gorgeous.  Speaking of which, Iman is still stunning. Wow.

I found a couple of other shots. The designs look great. I’m guessing a mid-range price point, since the line will be sold at Calico Corner and Calico Home stores.

Photo: TalkingMakeup.com

Photo: IMAN  Home

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