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Astrid Wilson expands into homeware

Swedish illustrator and designer Astrid Wilson is venturing into homeware for the first time with a collection filled with her signature bold and playful prints. The homeware collection includes cushions, lampshades and wall textiles inspired by the dissonant forces of modernity and tradition. The textiles feature Wilson’s famous floral prints,...

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Fendi to relaunch luxury homeware in new joint venture

Fendi Casa, the luxury furniture and homeware division of the renowned Italian maison, is set to relaunch in partnership with Design Holding, an Italian design group whose other brands include high-end furniture and lighting makers such as B&B Italia and Louis Poulson. Fendi, which is part of the LVMH Group, will launch a joint venture with...

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In Pictures: Saint Laurent launches homeware in the UK

French fashion house Saint Laurent has launched its range of lifestyle products by creative director Anthony Vaccarello in the UK. In a short press release, Saint Laurent explained that the homeware collection featuring towels, dinner plates and candle holders as part of its plan to continue to expand the “universe and the DNA” of the luxury...

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John Lewis launches new affordable own-brand range

Department store John Lewis has launched AnyDay, a new brand designed in-house that aims to be more affordable, offering “great value for everyday moments” across homeware, technology, baby care and baby clothing. AnyDay will be available from April 12 when its stores reopen, as well as online, and will include more than 2,400 “quality products...

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Mango to launch first homeware collection in April

Mango has announced it will branch into homeware, with its first collection set to launch in April. The Spanish fashion retailer said the collection will draw inspiration from Mediterranean lifestyle and culture, and will include bed linen, duvet covers, cushions, blankets, towels, bathrobes, candles and mikados. The debut collection will focus...

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Luxury marketplace Artemest raises new investment

Artemest, the Milan and New York-based e-commerce platform selling Italian luxury design, home decor and lifestyle, has raised more than 5 million US dollars in its latest equity funding round. French private equity OLMA Luxury Holdings and the Swiss holding Brahma joined the Milan-based investment firm NUO Capital (sponsored by Hong Kong's PAO...

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Anthropologie launches Alice Archer collaboration

British fashion designer Alice Archer, known for her whimsical and floral designs, has collaborated with high street retailer Anthropologie on a spring/summer 2020 collection. The collaboration, inspired by a trip to Sissinghurst Castle and its white-rose gardens, stays true to Archer’s feminine and romantic style and features dresses and tulle...

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Artemest and Luisa Beccaria launch homeware collection

Italian fashion designer Luisa Beccaria, known for her contemporary, romantic and beautifully detailed dresses, is launching her first homeware collection, with a tabletop range with Artemest. Described as combining “ethereal and fairytale flair,” the collection draws inspiration from a journey through a dreamlike landscape made of blooming...

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In Pictures: Marni Moon Walk

Italian fashion house Marni was inspired by space, the universe and the moon for its latest home collection preview during Salone del Mobile 2019. The Marni Moon Walk ‘sensory journey’ featured a path featuring furnishing accessories and designer objects, including spaceship-inspired sculptures, tribal aliens, sculptural coffee tables and stools...

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Asos to launch its first own-brand homeware collection

Asos is to become the latest fashion retailer to delve into the world of own-brand homeware next month, as the online giant announces the launch of its Asos Supply collection. From statement cushions to bright desk lamps and quirky wall mirrors, the collection looks to satisfy minimalists and curators of colour alike. All prints featured in the...

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River Island launching homeware

British fashion retailer River Island has confirmed that it is launching a homeware collection for the first time for autumn/winter 2018 in selected stores and online. Launching in October, River Island Home will feature a 160-piece collection, which will showcase the brand’s “signature style and handwriting” across a selection of soft...

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Mytheresa.com launches Gucci homeware line globally

Mytheresa.com is expanding its product offering to include homewear. The luxury e-tailer, which sells apparel and accessories from over 200 designer brands, will offer a selection of Gucci Décor products starting June 12. The homewear range available on Mytheresa.com includes chairs, cushions, candle holders, vases, wallpapers and trey tables...