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Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection (WALL) IMPERIAL PHEASANT WALLPAPER
VINTAGE WHITE, (STOOL) ANTIQUE LACE LINEN, (CUSHIONS) Moiré Sable, Etoile Dusk |
Our recent visit to the Grand Designs Melbourne Live Show brought this breathtaking collection to my attention. I have long been a fan of both Mokum Textiles and Catherine Martin, so seeing them working together for this collection gave me a surge of adrenaline.
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| John and Patrick from Mokum with Kevin McCloud, Jessica and Patrick at the Mokum stand, Peter Madisson. |
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Catherine Martin (Image:Daily Imprint,
click for their story on Catherine) |
My love affair with Mokum and their endless luxurious fabrics began many years ago. I would spend afternoons with Mokum fabric samples sprawled across the cafe tables at my sisters interior decorating shop and cafe 'Decorate My Room' daydreaming about all the beautiful things I could create from their textile collections. With a background in fashion I can't look at a beautiful piece of fabric without my mind running a little wild.
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| Mokum's Moderne Collection used in the Great Gatsby Movie (find fabric) |
My
fascination with Catherine Martin’s aesthetic began when in 1996 I was enthralled by Baz Luhrmann’s production of Romeo and Juliet for which Catherine won a
BAFTA for her Production Design and an Academy Award nomination for her Art
Direction. Never before had I seen films with this level of artistic impact.
This was a sign of things to come from Catherine Martin a brilliant multi-talented creative force!
You
might already know her as Baz Luhrmanns wife and business partner, however she
has also designed almost all of his productions and deserves a great deal of credit for the visual feast his movies and operas provide. Catherine is an accomplished
Art Designer, Production Designer, Costume Designer and Co Producer. Her work
includes Strictly Ballroom, Romeo and Juliet, Australia and Moulin Rouge (for which she won 2 Oscars for Art Direction and Costume Design). She
also directed Collette Dinnigans 1998 Autumn /Winter show at the Louve in Paris.
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Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection (WALLPAPER) Antique Lace Wallpaper
Lacquer, (Seat L-R) Feathers Aniseed, Antique Lace Aniseed |
Adding
to Catherine Martins’s artistic repertoire is her collection of homewares, collaborating with Designer Rugs,
Porter’s Paints (wallpaper and paint), Mokum (fabrics) and Anthropologie
(bedding, furnishings).
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Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection (banner) Dauphine Plain pearl, (SEATS) MICA
TWINE, (CUSHIONS L-R) ANTIQUE LACE LINEN, Blossom Linen, Antique Lace Linen |
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| Click for soundtrack review at Design Collector |
Catherine recently completed work with Baz Luhrmann again as Production & Costume Designer and one of the producers on his
latest film The Great Gatsby.....
One
of the HUGE interior design and fashion design TRENDS about to hit Australia is
anything Art Deco and Great Gatsby inspired. My regular readers will be
familiar with my recent Fall Fashion Trends article written by our Guest Writer
Hollywood Stylist Anya Sare from Entertainment Tonight. As the Great Gatsby mania has been brewing in anticipation of the delayed release in the U.S.A. so too has the fashion and style influence.
Australian readers can start preparing in advance with the style tips from ‘Life
and Style on Dime’.
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| Mokum Moderne Rivoli Collection |
Mokum
Textiles were not surprisingly selected to proved much of the set textiles on the Great Gatsby Movie. John
Turvey of Mokum tells me “Everything from a plush red velvet for curtains, to
an embroidered silk for upholstery, lots of fabrics were used in the
film. Many designs from the Mokum ‘Moderne’ collection, which was a
deco-inspired collection we released about 3yrs ago, and ‘Etoile’ from the
Dauphine collection - even our Firewheel Outdoor fabric was used to
decorate on the yacht they use in the film!”
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| Mokum's Moderne Collection |
So
while we can’t get much of a peek at the stunning decor in the Great Gatsby film
until Christmas time here in Australia we can start getting into the ‘Swing’ of
things, pardon the pun, with Mokum’s Catherine Martin Collection.
BLOSSOMS & LACE
This delicate collection of blossoms and lace looks like it really would be right at home in the 1920's. The detail in this range is simply divine and demonstrates the attention detail in this collection.
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Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection, Antique lace linen, blossom linen,
(SEAT), mICA Twine |
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| Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection 'Blossom 8 colour options (find fabric) |
The intricate detail in these lace fabrics make them look as if they have been hand made.
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| Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection Antique Lace Aniseed & Linen Fabrics |
I love the way this image incorporates both contemporary outdoor furniture style with a vintage piece. Then the addition of the Antique Lace and Blossom brings it all together.
The combination of the intricate detailed lace and the dark background and accessories gives this setting a masculine yet feminine look.
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(WALL) Antique Lace Wallpaper Lacquer, (Seat L-R) Feathers Aniseed, Antique Lace Aniseed, Rivoli Marcasite
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These Catherine Martin wallpapers are a work of art. The detail and fragility of the lace is breathtaking.
A combination of the Antique Lace wallpaper, with Rivoli and Feathers Collection cushions give this setting an instant step back in time.
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Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection (WALLPAPER) Antique Lace Wallpaper Lacquer,
(SEAT L-R) Feathers Aniseed, Antique Lace Aniseed |
The use of a black based wallpaper adds Drama to this entry. However the intricate detail in this Antique Lace wallpaper adds interest and softens the look. Using scatter cushions with complementary fabrics give the room a professionally decorated look.
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| Antique Lace Wallpaper vanilla |
In keeping with the dramatic impact this wallpaper still has the intricate detail with light background.
FEATHERS, PHEASANTS & LYREBIRDS
Feathers were an important accessory in the 1920's and this beautiful collection celebrates this with a homage to our feathered friends.
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| Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection - Feathers fabric (find fabric) |
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| Mokum' Catherine Martin Collection (WALL) Antique Lace Wallpaper Lacquer, (Cushion) Feathers Aniseed |
Impact and luxury is created in this bathroom with the use of the Imperial Pheasant wallpaper and deep wood finishes.
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| Imperial Pheasant Wallpaper Lacquer |
If you want to create a similar look with your own colour palette the collection has a striking range of colours.
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| Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection Imperial Pheasant wallpaper (find wallpaper) |
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| Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection Imperial Pheasant fabric (find fabric) |
If you have more a neutral pallet, these restful designs create a relaxing and calming living room or bedroom.
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| Imperial Pheasant wallpaper Vintage White |
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| Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection (WALL) IMPERIAL PHEASANT WALLPAPER VINTAGE WHITE, (CUSHIONS) ANTIQUE LACE LINEN, IMPERIAL PHEASANT VINTAGE WHITE, Bruges Lace Dawn |
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Mokum Catherine Martin Collection
Superb Lyrebird Wallpaper Eucalyptus |
Detail of Lyrebird Wallpaper.
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| Detail - Mokum Catherine Martin Collection Superb Lyrebird Wallpaper Eucalyptus |
If you are after a more contemporary look but with a little touch of the Catherine Martin Gatsby influence. Try these options using the fabrics with lounge chairs with clean lines and simple comfortable structure.
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| Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection (WALL) Blossom WALLPAPER LINEN, (Couch l-r) Feathers Linen, Blossom Linen, (Cushions L-R) Antique lace linen, feathers linen, blossom linen, antique lace linen, Khepresh Pearl |
STRIPES
Something that has really grown on me is 'stripes'. Catherines collection has a beautiful range of stripes wallpapers in a colour to suit everyone. These work well in everything from an entry to an office or living room. If you have a dining room that's in need of a liven up. Maybe this is just your answer.
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| Mokum's Catherine Martin Collection - Heritage Stripes wallpaper comes in 6 different colours as shown above (find wallpaper) |
FINALLY A BIT OF WHIMSY
Finally if you have a little one this is an adorable option. Both parent and children will be intrigued with the details of circus character in this whimsical wallpaper by Catherine Martin.
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| Catherine Martins Circus Parade wallpaper in Ruby |
If you love this range as much as I do you can find it in retail outlets that stock it they may order in Mokum fabrics and soft furnishings. Go to www.mokumtextiles.com and click on Stockists or you can visit the Showrooms where they can recommend Interior Designers, makers and retail outlets.
All Images Courtesy of Mokum Textiles. Special thanks to Jessica Kostera and John Turvey from Mokum for assisting me with my research on this amazing range so that I could bring it to my readers and provide them with details on the range and where you can find it.
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