Discover Clarence House’s Gorgeous Spring 2021 Collection
Exploring the true art behind the beloved textile brand
Clarence House is recognized for its distinctive point of view, pure colors, and paramount textiles thanks to art director Kazumi Yoshida’s sophisticated and enchanting artwork as the cornerstone of the brand. In this new collection of Yoshida’s artful designs, re-imagined iconic Clarence House patterns, and modernized archival fabrics, pivotal patterns are creatively balanced with a selection of complementary textiles. In weaving an experience that is lively, entrancing, and luxurious, these fresh additions are bound to become just as beloved and notable as some of the brand’s other legendary textiles. Immerse yourself in the allure of this new season.
Gorgeous Textiles by Clarence House
Kanji nKanji is an iconic Clarence House pattern from the 1980s. These Chinese calligraphy characters are simplified and stylized. The woven cut and uncut cotton velvet brings Kanji to life.
Noto VelvetnIntroduced first as a wallpaper, Noto Velvet pays homage to famed Italian architect Gio Ponti, who was known for his eclectic architecture and interiors, creating numerous furniture and objets du2019art.
Elio Ombru00e9 StripenElio Stripe was introduced as a silk in the 1990s. This design was beloved by designers Jacques Garcia and Alberto Pinto. Now, Clarence House is introducing Elio Ombru00e9 Stripe in a cotton quality.
AmatanAmata combines two yarns: a very rare wool chenille and a cotton space-dyed yarn. Wool chenille creates the small-checked pattern, while the cotton yarn in the ground provides the multi-toned tweed effect.
Hommage A CocteaunThis timeless Clarence House design was first introduced in the 1990s as a silk lampas. This new version is woven as a cut, linen velvet, offering casual, and understated chic looks.
ParitynParity is a cut-linen velvet with a dotted pattern that complements the Spring 2021 collection. The pattern is balanced by the juxtaposition of the ground color and cut pile circles.
ReattunReattu is inspired by the aesthetic and vision of French fashion designer Christian Lacroix. After visiting the Reattu Museum in Arles and browsing Lacroixu2019s exhibition, Kazumi was inspired by unexpected mixtures of colors and textures.
King CheetahnThereu2019s a rich history of silk velvet animal-skin patterns in Clarence House. King Cheetah is smaller in scale than others and features a high-low stripe effect.
Blooming JunglenBlooming Jungle reflects the concept of Yoshidau2019s 2019 gallery exhibition of the same name, translating one of the paintings from the show into a printed fabric.
Piccolo AlberonPiccolo Albero translates to u201clittle treeu201d in Italian and is an homage to its origin, woven in the south of Italy. This small-scale coordinate features a strie-colored ground with tree motifs.
KinabalunKinabalu also draws inspiration from Yoshidau2019s 2019 gallery exhibition. Influenced by the allure of nature, Kazumi brings the world to life through vivid color in this printed pattern.
VietrinVietri is a small-scale tile print coordinate on a heavy linen. Vietri is a town on the Amalfi coast known for its beautiful ceramics.
Sassat PassnSassat Pass is a textured, broken herringbone pattern featuring an irregular slubbed yarn. Each colorway of this coordinate combines a pure, saturated color mixed with ivory.
Les Chimeres PrintnLes Chimeres is based on silk lampas originally developed by Leliu00e8vre in Lyon in 1858. Itu2019s believed to be a reproduction from the period of Louis XIV (1643u20131715), Animeaux Fantastique.
Monier Silk VelvetnMonier Silk Velvet is an extraordinary silk pile jacquard velvet. The clipped-fringe check pattern is superimposed on a faux bois background, giving it a contemporary edge.
Akasaka Hand BlocknAkasaka is an original hand-block design by Yoshida. Each step of the technique is completely hand crafted, from carving the individual blocks to printing the fabric.
ShujinShujiu2019s inspiration comes from the Japanese art movement u201cGutai,u201d noted by artist Kazuo Shiraga. Itu2019s an art created by instinctive & impulsive body movements by hand, foot or the body itself.
Dama OiseauxnTranslating to u201cbird damasku201d in French, Dama Oiseaux is a supple wool with a lustrous silk that adds softness. Itu2019s based on a document dated to early-15th-century Venice.
TengalnTengal is based on a document of one of a Tibetan Khaden or sleeping rug. The document is worn with tears, but leaving these created an unexpectedly pleasing, almost hand-printed effect.
Monier WoolnMonier Wool is a wide-width wool sheer, with the check patterns superimposed on a faux bois background, offering a contemporary edge. This pattern is named after French artisan Joseph Monier.