Proenza Schouler for Knoll Luxe

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, renowned New York designers, present the Proenza Schouler Collection, a series of six upholstery fabrics that embody 'nonchalant luxury.' This collection translates high fashion from the runway to modern interiors, showcasing a blend of urban elegance and opulent design.

Background
Proenza Schouler, named after the designers' mothers' maiden names, gained international acclaim while McCollough and Hernandez were still students at Parsons School of Design. Their senior collection was purchased by Barneys New York, marking the beginning of their influence in American fashion.

Collection Overview
The Proenza Schouler Collection for Knoll Luxe features a mix of strong colors, clean neutrals, and novel textures. Each fabric in the collection draws inspiration from past runway collections:

Mepal: A large-scale damask pattern inspired by the Fall 2007 Runway Collection.
Gates: A high sheen textured solid that adds glamour to interiors.
Worth: A heavy texture woven in France, inspired by a Resort 2007 jacket.
Walker: Features a tribal-like texture created through a jacquard weave.
Canaan: Offers a simple, timeless texture.
Sandis: A wood grain pattern inspired by the Spring 2008 Runway Collection.

Conclusion
The Knoll Luxe collection by Proenza Schouler represents a fusion of fashion and fine textiles, offering a sophisticated and modern aesthetic for interiors. For samples, contact Knoll or visit their showrooms across various cities in North America.

Catalog excerpts

The Proenza Schouler Collection takes high fashion from the runway to the modern interior. Award-winning New York designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez present six upholstery fabrics that embody their concept of “nonchalant luxury.”

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Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler have been given the arduous title of the ‘great hope’ of American fashion. While studying at the highly regarded Parsons School of Design in New York, they quickly recognized a common sensibility and overnight became formidable players in the international fashion arena. Proenza Schouler, a name that is the combination of their mothers’ maiden names, was instantaneously noticed and acclaimed by the International Press, and while still in school, their senior collection was bought by the prestigious Barneys New York. Stores around the globe...

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Mepal is the signature pattern in the line — this intense large scale damask was inspired by a look from the Fall 2007 Runway Collection.

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Gates exudes glamour — a high sheen textured solid, its polished appearance adds interest to any interior.

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Worth exemplifies classic elegance — this heavy texture is woven in France and inspired by a jacket from the Resort 2007 Runway Collection by Proenza Schouler.

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Walker has a structured, ethnic look — its tribal-like texture is created through a classic jacquard weave.

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Canaan embodies easy sophistication — this simple texture has a fresh look that is both timeless and effortless.

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Sandis presents a romantic exterior — this striking wood grain pattern is inspired by a design from the Spring 2008 Runway Collection by Proenza Schouler.

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Knoll Luxe: fashion fusion, fine textiles. For samples, call (866) 565-5858 or visit a Knoll showroom: Atlanta (404) 222-7127 Boston (617) 350-0812 Charlotte (704) 335-5246 Chicago (312) 454-7339 Dallas (214) 712-6824 Denver (303) 282-6011 Houston (713) 892-4161 Kansas City (816) 329-5006 Los Angeles (310) 289-5822 Miami (305) 571-0923 Minneapolis (612) 313-8101 New York (212) 343-4046 Philadelphia (215) 988-2134 Phoenix (602) 248-2778 San Francisco (415) 623-3427 Seattle (206) 652-2788 St. Louis (314) 719-3312 Toronto (416) 682-2107 Washington, D.C. (202) 973-0445 Furniture...

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