FORGOTTEN, FOUND

  • Rachel Appleby
FORGOTTEN, FOUND explores vintage florals, linking to the concept of nostalgia with an emphasis on the hand crafted and traditional, researching into the relationship between ‘Traditional Craftsmanship’ and the ‘Quality and Longevity of design’. This trans seasonal 2019 interiors collection enables me to use a diverse colour palette with a combination of muted, heritage colours with elements of moodier tones and chartreuse highlights. My final interior collection pays homage to pivotal design movements from the past (such as the Art Deco and Art Nouveau eras ) and reminisces memories of the vintage garden. It offers an array of patterns and textures through use of durable cottons, subtle linens and soft velvets. Hand printed wallpapers add elements of the handcrafted, giving the collection a sense of authenticity and originality. A fusion of rustic block printing and contemporary abstract painting creates a whole new feel, bringing together the old with the new.