ON THE RUNWAY
Look to the floor with this fine mix of artisanal rugs that effortlessly weave together a rich tapestry of luxury, history and beauty.
Look to the floor with this fine mix of artisanal rugs that effortlessly weave together a rich tapestry of luxury, history and beauty
RUGS, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Hand-woven recycled sari silk runner and sari silk rug, POA, both from Behruz. Nomadic Persian Qashqai handspun wool rug, $1900, from Cadrys. Circa 1930 Khotan hand-knotted wool rug, $8500, from Robyn Cosgrove. Boho Festival recycled sari silk rug in Fuchsia, $13,900, from Hali Rugs. Carousel Lexington hand-knotted wool, hemp and bamboo rug by Christine McDonald, $7200, from Designer Rugs. Mogul vegetable-dyed wool rug, $8120, from Hali Rugs. Mid to early 20th-century hand-knotted vegetable-dyed wool rug, POA, from Robyn Cosgrove. RUNWAY CROWD, FROM LEFT Models seated on emerald green wood chairs with embroidered spaniel, $3531 each; peacock blue painted Chiavari chairs with embroidered tiger and black painted wood chair with embroidered tiger, $3885 each, all from Gucci. Model wears Ellery oversized blazer and skirt, Heron Preston boots and Burberry tote. Model wears Acne Studios jacket and pants, Balenciaga blouse, The Attico mules and Burberry bag. Model wears Saint Laurent coat and bag, and Balenciaga mule pumps. Model wears Balenciaga dress and boots. Model wears Stella McCartney suit and shirt, Balenciaga mules and Valextra bag. Model wears Stella McCartney top, Victoria Beckham trousers and Balenciaga bag. Clothing, shoes and bags, all from Harrolds. Details, last pages.
RUGS, FROM TOP LEFT Newstead hand-knotted wool, hemp and bamboo rug by Christine McDonald, $7200, from Designer Rugs. Circa 1930 Khotan hand-knotted wool rug, $8500, from Robyn Cosgrove. Circa 1800 antique Turkish Oushak handspun wool rug, POA, and fine Afghan Shahi handspun wool rug, $12,000, from Cadrys. Wild Whimsy hand-knotted vegetable-dyed silk and handspun wool rug, $19,500, from Robyn Cosgrove. RUNWAY CROWD, FROM LEFT Models seated on peacock blue painted Chiavari chairs with embroidered tiger, $3885 each; emerald green wood chairs with embroidered spaniel, $3531 each; and black painted wood chairs with embroidered tiger, $3885 each, all from Gucci. Model wears Stella McCartney dress, Saint Laurent pumps and Burberry coat. Model wears Alexander McQueen blazer and trousers, Amina Muaddi boots, and Balenciaga tote. Model wears Balenciaga shirt, Saint Laurent skirt, Balenciaga heels, and Balenciaga bag. Clothing, shoes and bags, all from Harrolds. Details, last pages.