Discussion with Lucinda Chambers encompasses 'Conversations in Color', the aesthetic of everyday life, and the joint venture between Zara Home and Collagerie for a new collaboration.
In a bold move away from the minimalist aesthetic that has long characterised Zara Home, the Spanish retail giant has teamed up with fashion icon Lucinda Chambers for a second homewares collection titled "A Common Thread." This collaboration, described as bigger and bolder than the first, is set to bring a joyful, energetic spirit into living spaces with its emphasis on colour, artistry, and connectivity.
Chambers, the former fashion director of British Vogue and co-founder of Collagerie, has drawn inspiration for the collection from the connections and connectivity of life, and the blurring of lines between art and object. The collection is a harmonious blend of Zara Home’s crisp, contemporary style with Collagerie’s bold and colourful design sensibility, resulting in homewares that can stand alone or harmonise together like a "beautiful jigsaw."
Key elements of the collection include wrap-around blankets, sculptural lamps, tableware, trays, and striking wall tapestries, some designed by multi-disciplinary artist Kavel Rafferty, whose dynamic and colourful paintings have become standout pieces in the collection. The mosaic lamp, fitted with a dark linen shade, is priced at £129.99, while the carpet runner, made from wool and cotton, tiptoes the line between pared-back and patterned.
The collection is characterised by a mix of muted and noisy colours, with the set of four napkins with a contrast stitch being bold yet not too bright. Chambers encourages people to embrace colour in the new collection, suggesting that colours can have a "conversation" ranging from quiet to loud chatter, which inspired the collection's colourful and artistic expression.
Other items in the collection include candlesticks, carafes, ceramic cups, checked cushions, cutlery sets, plates, towels, tablecloths, textile throws, vases, and an indoor/outdoor chair and foot stool. The cutlery set, for example, boasts a classic silhouette with a playful colour scheme. The bright ceramic serving dish is described as a wonderful way to wake up.
Subscribing to the website's newsletters will provide trend forecasts, smart style ideas, and curated shopping inspiration for interiors. Chambers is particularly proud of the vases in the collection and advises keeping eyes wide open for inspiration, as it can strike anywhere.
The collection is available for purchase today, offering a fresh and exciting approach to home decor. With its emphasis on craftsmanship, creativity, and character, "A Common Thread" is set to bring a touch of vibrant artistic flair to modern home aesthetics.
- The second homewares collection by Zara Home, titled "A Common Thread," brings a joyful, energetic spirit into living spaces with its emphasis on color, artistry, and connectivity.
- Collagerie's bold and colorful design sensibility harmoniously blends with Zara Home’s crisp, contemporary style to create homewares that stand alone or harmonize together like a "beautiful jigsaw."
- Key elements of the collection include wrap-around blankets, sculptural lamps, tableware, trays, and striking wall tapestries, some designed by multi-disciplinary artist Kavel Rafferty.
- The collection is characterized by a mix of muted and noisy colors, with the set of four napkins with a contrast stitch being bold yet not too bright.
- Other items in the collection include candlesticks, carafes, ceramic cups, checked cushions, cutlery sets, plates, towels, tablecloths, textile throws, vases, an indoor/outdoor chair and foot stool, and a cutlery set with a classic silhouette and a playful color scheme.
- Subscribing to Zara Home's newsletters will provide trend forecasts, smart style ideas, and curated shopping inspiration for interiors, and Chambers is particularly proud of the collection's vibrant vases.
