In my interview today on Design Biz Radio with Deb Barrett (the ULTIMATE trend spotting expert in the world of window fashions), we got on the topic of trends in passementerie. Now, I LOVE all things fabric, but also adore all things passementerie. Our conversation inspired me to do a quick little visual blog entry featuring this oh-so fun accoutrement of the design world. Enjoy!
passe·men·terie [pas-men-tree; Fr. pahs-mahn-tree] –noun. trimming of braid, cord, bead, etc., in any of various forms.
The ultimate accessory for your draperies. Seriously, I am in love with this tie-back from Houles.
Talk about globally inspired...this eclectic tie-back by Houles is clearly inspired by the beautifully mysterious Masai Warriors of Kenya.
On Christian Louboutin Open-Toe Heels (LOVE THESE!!!); courtesy of High Heels Blog
And in the dining room…
In the dining room; courtesy of Architectural Digest, September 2010
And of course, on draperies. (this fabulous design is from Houles -- one of my FAVES. Side note: click on this pic to check out this great blog entry on Studio Rosso Ubarri "Let them eat Passamenterie!"
Passementerie trim replaces buttons on the jacket of this early 60's Balenciaga; courtesy of Vintage Detail on Blog Spot
On a lampshade... (now I would probably not be embarrassed to be seen dancing with THIS lampshade on my head! It's ART!); courtesy of Houles via the Ohio Design Centre
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