interior design on the runway
- EDITION #15 -
As an interior designer, one of the most important aspects of staying ahead of developing trends is to stay current with what’s going on in the world of fashion. Most people know, or at least won’t find it hard to believe, that the leap from fashion trends to interior trends isn’t very far. Perhaps before the good old days of digital media, the leap was a bit further from what we can fathom today; but with the inside scoop so readily available, it’s no wonder why fashionable forms of expression are seeping into the world of interior design.
So what does this have to do with interior design? The answer is that the relationship between the two industries has never been more intertwined than it is today. With quick access to style trends, it is not taking years for consumers to correlate how they express themselves through their clothing to how they express themselves through home decorating.
DIFFERENCE & SIMILARITIES
While the subjects of interior and fashion design are similar, it’s important to understand that they are not one and the same. Perhaps the most prevalent and obvious difference between the two is that fashion trends are usually more fleeting than the trends of interiors. Although there are several reasons why this may be the case, the obvious one remains that changing an outfit is much easier and less expensive than a kitchen, living room, bedroom… and so on.
Although many may know this as fast fashion, we can perceive the same in Interior Design as well. Most designers look for pieces that are both one-of-a-kind, but also timeless, while others try to go for the trendiest piece which may equate to lower quality or out of style within a years worth of time. Trends in interior design may not go by as quickly as in the fashion world, but they do move along with the time cycle. Modern may be out in ten years and eclectic and vintage might be in.
Because there are so many different mediums that enable the masses to access new and emerging fashion trends instantaneously, the difference of what influences that has begun to diminish amongst consumers. Basically clothing designers and furniture designers are seeing the same thing at the same time and capitalizing on it. Meaning that if you are interested in the floral collection of clothing your favorite designer just released, chances are a furniture manufacturer has already produced collections with similar patterns.
Perhaps the greatest and most notable similarity between interior and fashion design is that they are both the means by which an individual can express him or herself freely. Both allow for the consumer to stand apart from others and portray how he or she feels about whom he or she is. Whether it is the perfect dress or sofa, the right necklace or end table, finding a style and trend that speaks to an individual is a significant aspect of existing in today’s society.
In today’s day and age, the chance of you not being able to find home décor that expresses who you are is unlikely. As the world of interior design continues to evolve, fashion designers are becoming more and more acclimated to the notion that they must share their space with the interior gurus who were once only a source of inspiration. If you’re looking to understand where new trends come from, we recommend looking to the runways of your favorite fashion designers or newest trends in iconic interior designer look books.
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