Ancestral Darks

Ancestral Darks Trend Collection

Presenting a heritage collection as a protective cocoon against political and social uncertainty.

Antique and heritage hues from bygone eras evoke warmth and cosy escape from the world outside. Victorian domesticity is a sanctuary against chaos, where no aspect is left unconsidered. The palette recalls sooty hearths, gildings, candlelight and heavy velvets.

Patterns and textures are thick with historical references from arts and crafts periods. Classical proportions, rigorous structures and comforting colours avoid the pastiche. Multiple geometric forms are effective at delivering an austere maximalist approach, in preference to frills, flora and fauna.