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What do Alexander McQueen, DwellStudio, Victoria Hagan, Charlotte Moss and Amy Butler have in common? They've all recently introduced new designer rug collections.Rugs have come a long way. In a recent interview with The Globe and Mail, Christopher Sharp, co-founder of The Rug Company predicted, "In 50 years, we will look back on this as an iconic time in rug design, and people will be buying them at auctions. I honestly believe that," he says.
So next time that you're thinking of buying a rug, remember: It's an investment. "When you combine ... craftsmanship with a brilliant designer, it's really a wonderful and an unusual opportunity," says Sharp.
Introduced by big name designers, these rugs may just become collector's items.
McQueen's signature skulls appear on the Skull rug above and the Military Brocade was inspired by a 2001 McQueen design. Photos: The Rug Company
We can thank The Rug Company for bringing the world Alexander McQueen rugs. The Rug Company is arguably the initiator of the designer-name rug phenomena (they've collaborated with many well-known names in the past, including Paul Smith, Diane Von Furstenberg and Lulu Guiness, to name a few). Once again the company delivers carpets that uniquely capture the spirit of their designer: Decorated with skulls and snakes, who else could have designed these almost Gothic rugs but Mr. McQueen?
Beloved patterns by DwellStudio have been transformed into flat-woven rugs. Photo: DwellStudio
The team behind DwellStudio has expanded into yet another new category with their first line of rugs. Like their bedding, Dwell's new floor coverings are contemporary and graphic. The three patterns are available in multiple colorways and both 5' x 8' and 8' x 10' sizes. Seeing Dwell's signature Draper Stripe translated into a rug, we wonder why the company waited so long to get into the carpet business!
If you love big, bold pattern, Amy Butler's new rugs are sure to please. Photos: Amy Butler
Amy Butler
Another brand that seems to be constantly expanding into new categories is the Amy Butler empire. The textile designer's latest product introduction lies underfoot. The 16 Amy Butler designs for Chandra are all based on her signature playful patterns, including the cheerful Lacework and Caracas (both above), and are available in 5' x 7' 6" and 7' 9" x 10' 6" sizes.
Victoria Hagan lets you choose between graphic and nature-inspired patterns in her new collection. Photos: Mansour Modern.
Victoria Hagan
Interior designer Victoria Hagan has partnered with Mansour Modern for a collection of area rugs. The designs echo Hagan's chic, old-meets-new aesthetic. Made from silk, linen and mohair, these rugs don't just look good, they're luxurious underfoot, as well. The Kelly rug (above left) has an equestrian feel, while the Shagreen pattern (above right) is a fresh interpretation of a pattern not usually seen in flooring.
The color combinations of the traditional patterns reveal the rich hues of a foreign bazaar. Photos: Charlotte Moss for Stark Carpet
Charlotte Moss is another decorator to enter the rug category this fall. Moss has teamed up with the esteemed Stark Carpet to create what she calls "The Passport Collection," which is inspired by her travels. Moss has taken traditional ikat patterns and translated them into hand-knotted, wool rugs. With the current craze for all things ikat, Moss's timing couldn't be better.