Nature- the mother of all inspiration.

Close-up of garden-themed embroidery on a dress from Bambah.

The Nature theme as inspiration for fashion, home and lifestyle products has been popular for some time now, so it comes as welcome news when leading colour authority Pantone announced in early December that Greenery is the Colour of the Year 2017.  It is a natural (mind the pun) development since the botanical theme came onto the scene last year and will continue to play a key role in 2017.

Vibrant colours for floral jacquards and brocades for AW17 as presented at Premiere Vision, Paris, September 2016.

Photo © Lucia Carpio

Enchanting garden-themed fabrics for SS17 as seen at Premiere Vision, Paris, February 2016.
Photo © Lucia Carpio

All things floral and botanical were shown in a myriad of fabric bases at the prestigious Premiere Vision textile trade fairs in Paris in February and September this year.

Eden silk scarf by designers Shan Jiang and Ying Wu at Pig Chicken Cow of London. 

Dream girl silk scarf from Cleo Ferin Mercury for SS16.

And throughout the year, botanical prints have been a driving force in interior design.

Terrarium-printed floor cushion from Hothouse.

And then, the notion of incorporating the outdoors and plant life into interior design has become a key driver.

Tom Dixon's Tank vases also available at Heal's.
Photo © Lucia Carpio

Lantern Terrariums from Oliver Bonas.

Bambah celebrates femininity with elegance and bold signature shapes just when London showcases Chelsea Flower Show

The sun is shining and it’s Chelsea Flower Show this week in London.  I'm in the mood for floral inspirations.  And I find them in Bambah's new collection.

These delightful gowns and refined party ensembles in silk fabrics are from the Dubai-based Maha Abdul Rasheed for her Bambah label.  They celebrate the elegance of the female form in spring colours - sweet peas and fern green, as well as monochromes, defining a modern refined look that harks back to bygone eras while resonates with today’s confident women.  Love the feminine touches of bold bows, floral prints, embroidery and lace. 

Now all we need are strawberries and cream, and champagne.

Images: Emslie Creative for Bambah