In the News: Marvic Textiles' Mood is Indigo this Fall

We love Indigo Mood, Marvic Textiles' Fall 2011 introduction of stone-washed cotton block prints, stripes and solids, inspired by 19th century print design and stripe documents from Alsace Lorraine in France.

"This collection is designed to tap into a younger, more casual market," said Bridget Collins, Marvic’s Senior Designer. "With its ethnic influence, and vintage origins, 'Indigo Mood' refers to the ‘hand-made’ origins of the print design, but also the influence of natural dyes, block prints, and the simplicity of the collection as a whole."

According to Bridget, indigo is one of the oldest and most widely used dyestuffs. Derived from the root of the indigo plant, it has been used for centuries to give a natural, durable blue. Its popular use in French printed fabrics of the 19th century rendered the most universal fabric, denim - or literally ‘de Nîmes’, from Nîmes in Provence.

You can find Marvic Textiles' Indigo Mood at the DBB at Zimmer + Rodhe, at the DCH at Culp Associates and at the DCOTA at the Ammon Hickson, Inc.

Product Pick: Marvic Textiles at Zimmer + Rohde

The quintessentially British fabric house Marvic Textiles is renowned on both sides of the Atlantic, and its refined look can now be found at the DDB. Zimmer + Rohde now represents Marvic Textiles, so you can get your fill of vast array of styles from classic English country house look to cool Britannia contemporary.

"Marvic Textiles offers a wonderful range of the highest quality fabrics from variations on historic documents to eye catching contemporary wovens," said design icon Bunny Williams. "They are experts in collaborating with designers and love the challenge of working on special custom projects."

Other long-time enthusiasts include British designers Nicky Haslam, David Mlinaric, and Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, as well as Ellie Cullman, David Easton, and Katie Ridder, in New York.