
Fashion-Inspired Sunbrella Fabrics
by Joe Ruggiero
Friday, September 19, 2014, GLEN RAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
Leading home décor authority Joe Ruggiero celebrates the connection between interiors and fashion with new Sunbrella fabric designs during Fall High Point Market. Paying homage to fashion as it inspires home décor, the collection features soft, sophisticated colors and new patterns reminiscent of those found on the runway.
“The fabrics in my newest Sunbrella collection utilize color in a way that I never have before,” said Ruggiero, whose new designs are available through Miles Talbott.
“Just a hint of mint,” is how Ruggiero describes Mist. This soft, coastal shade pairs well with other colors without being overwhelming. Denim, the color that never seems to go out of style, works nicely with Indigo, one of Ruggiero’s favorite timeless shades. A staple in fashion, Denim translates well in the home. Last, and one of today’s most popular colors, Grey provides a serene, pleasing palette, especially when combined with Ivory.Seen on the runway as nude or blush, Cameo has a soft, peachy glow reminiscent of turn-of-the-century jewelry of the same name. Ruggiero interprets classic red, which has gone through so many different phases, as Raspberry, a muted tone ideal for interiors.
Inspired not only by the colors of the runway, Ruggiero drew from patterns and textures in fashion for his Market designs. Visions is an interpretation of menswear, playing on a salt and pepper tweed, and is available in Grey. Existing pattern Pebbles, inspired by the texture of men’s suiting, is now available in Ivory.
“I’ve traveled the world and had the opportunity to see the evolution of and correlation between the runways and home décor,” Ruggiero said. “Fashion has always been a passion of mine and I’m excited to share how it can be translated to stylish, refined interiors.”
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