b'JamesDunlopdirector,buyeranddesignerLynetteShe is also seeing pattern having an effect on the makeupFrom top: Resia (in Rayward also comments on the prevalence of paisley,ofthefabricitself,especiallyasdesignersexperimentStone) from James Dunlop; Diva (in Fuchsia) observing that its new form offers a different means ofwith mixing media to create products with a new edgefrom Textilia.using colour. to them.Traditionally, we used to see paisley en masse, but whatWeve got some prints coming inprinted in foil. Imagine were seeing now is a single shapeperhaps a teardropa range of linen, but with a metallic lm over it. Its still got with paisley in itor paisley updated with a stripe. In otherthe linen texture, but with a subtle, coloured sheen to it. words, were not seeing whole elds of colour as we onceAmazingly, it doesnt affect the way the fabric handles, did, but less cluttered patterns that use features, accents,shesays.Itsshinewithouttheglitz.Itintroducesa contrasts and combinations of textures in their design. modern metallic element, but softly and opulently.She sees the same inuence, even further simplied, inLurex is also being used delicately to introduce just a hint other designs. of shine to design.We found the whole eur de lis thing wasnt terriblyThere was a big swing away from prints, she explains. well received hereit was too formal for our lifestyle.The fabric houses are now reintroducing them, but have In contrast, more natural, owing vine themes with ato make them look the dollar!stylised leaf are enormously popular. Her last word?LynettealsoseesthetrendtowardsretropatternsWe are so incredibly lucky when it comes to the fabrics continuing into next season, but in a less severe form. on our market. The variety available to us is streets ahead Again, its a case of evolution from past to present.of our neighbours in this part of the world, because we Were seeing retro designs used more loosely, so thereshave no duty restrictions. And there is such an awareness room for the background and texture. These are not asnow of the value of a beautiful display for the buyer.structured as the originals; they are transitional designsHence Aladdins cave.that will match both traditional and modern decors, and whose owing designs are easy to live with.42 |'