Priya from the delicious eye candy blog Love Made Visible posted about the Pirelli tire company?s 2008 calendar shot in Shanghai by Patrick Demarchelier and I couldn’t resist sharing Demarchelier and his work with you. It also inspired a little something more…
Demarchelier is primarily a fashion photographer with credits that include Vogue, BCBG, Vanity Fair, and Armani Exchange to name a few, along with top models like Gisele B?ndchen. You can view his recent work here. I’m so thankful that Priya showcased these images on her blog because it inspired me to build a palette around her collaged images as I imagined myself sitting in a luxurious living room surrounded by these exotic colors. Like a color saturated Tricia Guild showroom. Mmmm pretty. Perhaps the rooms would look like this…
We’re seeing lots of these colors (blue-green, violet, etc.) in the Pirelli calendar so I created this palette over at Colour Lovers. Colour Lovers is a great online color tool by the way, you must try it out. A palette and some inspiration is all it takes. (Peony by psr47can, Freedom photographed by my husband and the orchid is by wagner campelo).
Image via House to Home.
This is minus all the blue-green tones of course,but the floral pattern and pink reminded me of Demarchelier’s photos somehow.
Image via House to Home.
via Domino magazine.
via Domino magazine
via Living Etc.Some of the best and brightest stars in the world of Interior Design take their inspiration from the runway. I preach all the time on decor8 that inspiration comes from nearly everything, from a walk along the shore to a found object (shells, bark, pebbles), a handbag, nature photography, it’s amazing how the whole world just opens up when you start to look at the “mundane” things around you a little more carefully. Inspect product packaging, really notice wrapping paper, visit toy stores, look at the rooms featured in movies, notice the patterns that are formed by ice on a window or the various tones of flower petals. Have you looked through a microscope lately? The patterns and textures you see as you examine plants or liquids can open new worlds – I’m not kidding, these things are magical. Inspiration is all around so the next time you’re feeling uninspired, pick up a copy of Vogue, visit a museum, or go for a walk in a nearby forest. There’s so much to explore!
(fashion images from pirelli photographed by patrick demarchelier, collage created by priya.)
January 17th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
I’ve never been able to pull off that much color in my own home, but the images are stunning. Very energizing!
January 17th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
I love it- I have been trying to redecorate my room from boring with nothing to wonderful with character- your blog has really been a help- you dont know how many items I have purchased thanks to this blog. =) I love it- it’s wonderful!
January 17th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Beautiful post, Holly. I adore the way you showed step by step how to be inspired. That is some of the most beautiful fashion photography I’ve seen. I love those colors, and I have been noticing a lot of violet, blue and pink for spring. Not really saturated, but not really pastel either. Washed maybe?
January 17th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
WOW.
this site is amazing. some other cool home decor stuff i found on…
http://www.letterperspectives.com
great letter photography for the walls. Complements almost everything.
January 17th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Love this post, Hols. Such beautiful images you collected. Very inspirational, indeed!!
January 17th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
isnt COLOR just beautiful! Loving all the hues….each and everyone.
P.S, I just purchased my copy of the left bank book, thanks to you!
Jen Ramos
’100% Recycled DESIGNER Cards’
http://www.madebygirl.com
January 17th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Not to self promote, but Ive used those colours (The house to home ones) in my place and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. If you go to my post ‘My little Bad Habit’ you can see it (and my very cute dog, too!)
January 18th, 2008 at 12:50 am
wow: you’re good.
January 18th, 2008 at 12:53 am
I had NO idea your husband took such stunning photographs.
January 18th, 2008 at 3:12 am
The one with the tree looks interesting. But I think all the rooms are just a bit too bold for me. Great ideas though.
January 18th, 2008 at 4:18 am
i love those photos at the top so much. And one of my favourite colour combinations is plum and sage. you don’t see too much purple /magenta tones in design, but it is so lush.
January 18th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Gorgeousness all the way around!!
January 18th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Patrick Demarchelier has long been my favorite fashion photographer, the man has an eye like no other. It’s so nice to see someone recognizing him!
January 18th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I’ve been thinking so much about the relationship between fashion and interiors lately and collecting images – These are SUCH great examples. Don’t you just love it when the glossies feature a fashion designer’s house, or an interior desinger’s closet?
January 19th, 2008 at 6:20 am
This is so great Holly, I use photography, fashion and interior design for so much inspiration in my art, the colors are just so great. You have such wonderful posts and keep me coming back all the time.
Leigh xx
January 24th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Gorgeous!!! I love the rooms with an Asian feel, and I love the fresh palettes!