A lover of all things great in design, I continue to be fascinated with the crossover between fashion and interiors. With New York Fashion Week behind us, and spring just around the corner, here are some of the latest resort and spring fashion collections and how they relate to the timeless and always up-to-date collection at Pfeifer Studio. Thank you style.com for the amazing photos.



FASHION TREND #1: Neutrals, Metallics, and Sheer Fabrics

One fashion trend you can expect to see this spring is a collection of neutrals that shimmer in the light with layered sheer fabrics. Dries Van Noten’s Let There Be Light collection draws inspiration from faded glamour, iridescent fabrics and neutral color palettes. (3.1) Phillip Lim offers up a puzzle piece collection of sorts with layered see-through organza and nude tulle shifts.



For Pfeifer’s response to fashion’s neutrals, metallics, and sheers, check out products from the Natural Glamour trend.

” FASHION TREND #2: Prints, Prints, and Prints

FASHION TREND #2: Prints, Prints, and Prints

I love colorful printed fabrics because they make me feel alive. This spring expect to see bright colors and daring combinations! The Moschino Cheap and Chic line is very fun and flirty, and who can resist the vintage-inspired prints from Chriz Benz. Finally, color and print could not exist without Betsey Johnson and her ability to make a true pattern statement.

” FASHION TREND #2: Prints, Prints, and Prints

So, how does Pfeifer Studio respond to color and print? With a few colorful distractions of our own. Peruse our collection of One-of-kinds to see more…

” FASHION TREND #3: Black and White

FASHION TREND #3: Black and White

A timeless trend that’s here to stay, black and white looks great on anyone. Chanel’s spring collection is black and white and rock all over...check out those leggings…and Moschino has some pretty cool black and white graphics from the 2011 resort collection.

” FASHION TREND #3: Black and White

Pfeifer’s response to black and white goes without saying. Check out the Touch of Black trend with exclusive Pfeifer tables and some pretty terrific Pfeifer Finds.

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The anticipation and excitement that comes with waiting for the September issue of Vogue to be released is a big deal in my house. Now that I’ve had ample time to comb through all 726 pages, I’m not really sure how I feel about returning to the 80’s with the re-release of leg warmers and big shoulder pads. I do, however, find myself drawn to many of this season’s fabrics and textures. One thing I look forward to every year is comparing notes with my close friend and fashion muse, Michele Cernosia, who is a talented New York accessories designer with some fabulous jewelry at Pfeifer Studio BTW. We both came to the consensus that we gained great inspiration from the stunning ads this year, loving the layering effect, various black capes and military coats, furry vests, long cable-knit sweaters, and over-the-knee boots.

Paying tribute to Fashion Week, and in honor of my love for great design, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of this season’s fashion favorites as they relate to the Pfeifer Studio collection…after all, design in fashion and fashion for the home really do go hand-in-hand.

WOOL SWEATERS AND VESTS

Though I’m not a fan of cold weather, it is a great time to wrap up in wool sweaters and soft throws. Pfeifer Studio carries a great collection of wool throws, and we are also the exclusive online rep in the United States for Stansborough wools.

Fluffy Wool Vest by Andrew Marc & Our Golden Snow Blanket

Shoes and Accessories

Shoes and accessories are making a huge impact this season, and these laser cut wool felt shoes remind me of Pfeifer’s recent product feature on Feisty Elle, a beautiful collection of felt jewelry available in our showroom by California native Leslie Yang.

Laser Cut Wool Pumps & Fiesty Elle Felt Earrings

ANIMAL INSTINCTS

Animal prints are still going strong, and not only are fashion designers all about oversized animal print handbags, but Pfeifer Studio continues to celebrate the Animal Instincts trend with crocodile embossed leather goods and a great collection of hide pillows and hide covered stools.

Our Crocodile Embossed Cowhide Pillow & Goat Hide Footstool


I love these Jimmy Choo and CÉLINE handbags!


Boots

OK, though I probably wouldn’t have the courage to wear these low boots by Chanel, you’ve probably seen them featured lately in all your favorite fashion mags. When I saw these again, I was immediately reminded of Pfeifer Studio’s Mongolian Lamb pillows in black and chocolate brown.

Chanel Boots & Pfeifer Pillows

The next time you shop your closet for some of this season’s latest fashion finds, don’t forget to take a look around and see if your pad is also up to par. Fashion and design really do play off each other, and Pfeifer Studio is completely styling this fall with items that are exclusive, scrumptious, and no doubt off-the runway.
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In case you didn’t notice, something in the Pfeifer Studio collection just got a makeover and we thought we’d clue you in with a little “Tribal” Pursuit.

Named after a friend who married a guy with a dad from Ghana…a best seller in the Pfeifer collection…a geometric work of art…just the right height for a book or extra seat…one of our favorite Pfeifer Exclusives…

It’s our Abaidoo Stool Table.

Abaidoo Stool Table - $359 + Free Delivery

Now available in both Natural and now Ebony, for those of you who might not be familiar with the Abaidoo, we’re excited to make the reintroduction. Honoring our Tribal Influence trend and love of African art, this table is greatly inspired by primitive African shapes and forms. Whether resembling iron neck rings worn by African women or traditional wood carvings and sculpture, the Abaidoo Stool Table is made from solid Margosa, a non-toxic tropical hardwood from India. Uniquely shaped and dried, the table is protected with a clear lacquer topcoat and natural wax finish.

Woman Playing The Mandolin, Pablo Picasso (1909)

African art, known for its function and abstract geometric shapes and forms has played a significant social and religious role in the African culture. For centuries, collectors and artisans have been drawn to this art form because it is contemplative and exudes a strong presence. Early collectors found African art to be crude and primitive, but it eventually became part of the avant garde movement in Paris at the turn of the 20th century, having a direct impact on cubism with its use of planes and forms.

When most of us think of traditional African art, we consider masks, architectural elements and furniture, pottery, textiles, beadwork and woven goods. The Pfeifer Studio collection pulls from many different trends, but if you look closely you’ll see we have a particular love for geometric tables and wonderfully unique African artifacts.

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Every great designer and every lover of great design has a collection of books they turn to for inspiration. A how-to guide or a favorite glossy, there’s a lot to be said about rediscovering your love for a read that’s a few years old. The other day I rediscovered Naturally Modern: Creating Interiors with Wood, Stone, Leather, and Natural Fabrics.

A design book by Ros Byam Shaw, former Features Editor of World of Interiors, I was immediately immersed in the details of Andrew Wood’s photography and reminded as to why I have this book in my library—TEXTURE and COMPOSITION. Celebrating the natural characteristics of wood, leather, stone, and textiles such as linen, cotton, and wool, reading this book is like taking a trip through the entire Pfeifer Studio collection, noting specific Pfeifer Trends along the way: Natural Glamour, Animal Instincts, New Mexico Modern, Tribal Influences and Asiatique.


Shaw pays the utmost respect to wood in Naturally Modern, and pictured on page 24, this incredible teak chair from Japan is a prime example of wood’s versatility and pays homage to Pfeifer’s Natural Glamour trend with objects made from organic materials mixed with contemporary design and ethnic style. Sundried teak smoothed to perfection, we see a bit of New Mexico Modern and Asiatique for its eastern sensibility and focus on simplicity meets the design savvy of the West.

Showcasing tables and artifacts made from organically textured leathers and hides, Shaw references the fact that, “Just like a human fingerprint, each hide carries its own unique history.”


Like a tear sheet right out of the Pfeifer collection, on page 48, Pfeifer’s Animal Instinct trend is boldly apparent in the genuine ostrich leather cube and stack of pillows made from ostrich and crocodile. Reminiscent of Pfeifer’s skillfully embossed leather tables and accessories, hand cut leather offers the look of true alligator and crocodile skins.

Aside from the obvious appeal of natural textures found in wood and leather, Shaw also presents a brilliantly descriptive coverage of the natural beauty found in stone and textiles. But, what I love most about Naturally Modern is the use of composition, especially when taking naturally modern elements and placing them in a traditional architectural setting.


My personal favorite photo takes place in the grand Paris apartment on page 81 and bridges the gap between urban and vintage. Collectively representing all of the Pfeifer trends, including Tribal Influences seen in the distinctly shaped wooden side tables, Naturally Modern is a true keeper. A great design book is timeless and travels with us wherever we go. From a city loft to my north shore vintage brick home, when I flip through this book I’m still pleasantly surprised and inspired…even 10 years later.

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The latest design to land online is an inviting black leather, cowhide and linen pillow. At 12 x 18 inches and only $125 delivered, this little ebony jewel should not be passed by.

Black has a sophistication that is the epitome of effortless chic. The purity of black brings out the true qualities of materials and now the eye is on the contrast of pattern and texture. Soft against slick, shiny against matte and warm against cool. All black should never be thought boring. What to see more designs in contrasting shades of black? Click here to check out one of our popular Pfeifer Trends: A Touch of Black.



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Our super-stylish Platinum Leather Pillow is featured in the latest issue of Western Interiors. The editors at the venerable design monthly selected our metallic cushion (a Pfeifer exclusive) as an example of an accent that adds "sophisticated sparkle." And during the holiday season, who can't get enough sparkle?

Click here to see this feted design, as well as other products in silver and gold from our "Metallique" trend.

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