Vintage rugs, textiles and folk have been inspiring the top fashion designers, such as the iconic Ulla Johnson for years. In this post we explore Ulla Johnson’s vintage area rug inspired trendy spring fashion trends.
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Style and Fashion Blogs by Nazmiyal
Fashion Blogs – Explore the art of fashion to see how rich with history, talent, passion and stories it is.
Fashion and the fashion industry as a whole, influences each of us every day. From what we wear, to how we decorate our homes, fashion even influences how we perceive people and things around us. If you’re curious about fashion, design and color trends for women, men and the home, the follow our fashion blog.
Covering topics from the current looks gracing the runways, to the retro styles that were popular in the past, we are showcasing some of the most intriguing, influential and exciting looks around.
We’ll take you from the modern designs of New York Fashion Week, back to the 17th Century Persian design aesthetic, and centuries of design and trends in between. This blog will offer you a glimpse of what is currently hot to wear while sometimes we’ll show you what’s not. No to mention the topics of how fashion, home furnishings, antique rugs and textiles are all interconnected.
We even offer an interesting look at some of the history behind fashion and the cultures that have influenced it through the ages, and some of the people that are a driving force in the industry including celebrities and politicians.
Need some fashionable gift ideas? We cover that too by showing you some of the most sought out and luxurious accessories for the body and the home. Join us in learning about one of the most popular and beloved topics of all time, as we cover the fashion trends and classics that are making news and making history.
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Rug Inspired Fashion
Rugs, whether antique, vintage, or modern, are gorgeous pieces of art that tell a story. Ask anyone with any interest in fashion and they will tell you the same thing about clothes, that fashion is an art form. So doesn’t it make sense to combine these two beautiful forms of art into something entirely new and creative? Here, we’ve compiled some of our favorite rug fashion. These fashion pieces are inspired by the patterns and textures of traditional carpets to create a stunning runway statement.
Her and Him Luxury Christmas Holiday Gifts
What’s on your wish list for Christmas this year? Is there something luxurious you’ve always secretly coveted? So start making your list now, Santa might just have you on his nice list!
20th, 19th, and 17th Century Designs
One of the most interesting aspects of buying vintage carpets and antique rugs is learning more about the cultures that created them. In this post, we’ll take a look at three different time periods, on three different continents, and the design and aesthetics that each culture created, including the beautiful vintage rugs and antique carpets in Nazmiyal’s inventory that came from these cultures.
Moroccan Rug Shoes: Fashion for your Feet
The art and soul of Moroccan rugs are making a jump from the African continent to international closets. From fashion runways, to boutique galleries, everything is turning up Kilim. The latest move is the shoe line from TEN & Co. that takes the vintage carpet and puts it, quite literally, on your feet.
Met Museum Red Carpet Gala 2012
How can we not mention, what many in the fashion world call the greatest red carpet event ever? After all, we are in the carpet business aren’t we? The Met Gala of 2012, considered the fashion world’s biggest event of the year, took place in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Editor-in-Chief of U.S. Vogue, Anna Wintour, hosted the annual ball, where celebrities and fashion designers came together in a night that some call the Oscar’s of the east coast.
Modern Retro 1990’s Fashion Trends
Fashion has had a recent trend of repeating itself in the latter half of the century and especially into the 2000’s. We saw the return of 70’s gear full of peasant tops, maxi dresses, jumpsuits, and flared jeans. Also, the return of the disco era came back full force with sequins galore and enough gold lamé to revive Studio 54 back from its grave.
Marc Jacobs At New York Fashion Week
As Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week 2012 comes to a close today, designers and “fashionistas” have spent all week strutting their stuff for the iconic moment in the fashion world and New York alike. One of my favorite designers, Marc Jacobs served up some seriously stunning “stylings” this year in his Marc By Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 collection showcasing a mixture of grunge and military-inspired looks.
Jason Wu Spring Fashion for Target
After an amazing tweet-chat hosted by Interior Designer Chat with special guest Parson’s Fashion PR and Marketing Professor, Tom Handley, we decided to take to our blog to discuss one of our favorite topics, designer collaborations.