Interiors Inspiration From The Haute Couture Shows

Daniel Roseberry took his surrealist vision for Schiaparelli to new depths this season, drawing inspiration from the flora and fauna of the sea – in what was perhaps a subtle nod to Elsa Schiaparelli’s celebrated lobster-print dress of 1937. Writhing octopus tentacles, sea anemones, iridescent shells, baroque pearls and spiky sea-urchin motifs adorned the couture house’s futuristic, fantastical designs, reimagining crustaceans and sea creatures as the epitome of refined embellishment on sculptural gowns, silicone breastplates and satin pants.

We’ve seen the beauty of the underwater world filtering into interiors too, inspiring a range of ornamental objects that capture its allure without employing the more obvious maritime tropes often found in coastal homes. Sophie Bille Brahe offers a sophisticated take on shell motifs, introducing them across iridescent glass vases and scented candles, while Jia Jia Home’s rose quartz dish mimics the organic forms of a clam, making it a charming piece to house your fine-jewelry collection.

Sea-themed decor can be incorporated into any scheme – consider creating an ocean-view table setting, with pieces from Ginori 1735’s collaboration with English artist Luke Edward Hall – their Il Viaggio di Nettuno collection of porcelain depicts the Roman God of the Sea’s mythic universe. Additionally, homeware and jewelry brand Gohar World’s hand-carved, shell-shaped, mother-of-pearl serving utensils, flatware and napkin rings recall the conical embroidery found on several Schiaparelli runway looks. Set the table with these pearlescent pieces for a made-to-mesmerize dinner party format.

Pierpaolo Piccioli’s haute couture debut for Balenciaga was a celebration of color. Unlikely pairings of expressive and eye-catching brights – from royal purple and sky blue to neon green and fuchsia pink – were paraded down the steps of the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, breathing new life into the storied couture house. The silhouettes echoed the brand’s archive of architectural trapezoid and puffed balloon shapes, but the palette was entirely new – a break away from Cristóbal and Demna’s penchant for black.

As with couture, colorful home decor has the power to spark joy in even the most pared-back settings. As we move away from the grays and beiges that have dominated interior design’s quiet luxury palette, a few well-selected objects in unexpected color combinations will go a long way to illuminate dull spaces – without the need for full-blown maximalism. Reflections Copenhagen’s kaleidoscopic glassware is a great way to start. The brand’s bonbonnieres, candle holders and crystal bowls captivate the eye by casting colorful rays of light throughout the room, offering a glimmer of Balenciaga’s boldly hued delight.

In the dining room, Laguna~B and La DoubleJ’s expressive Murano glassware will bring vibrancy to your tablescape. The latter’s 34-piece dinner set has everything you need to overhaul your tableware collection, including red-and-blue water glasses, ceramics in clashing patterns, a vase centerpiece and printed linens.

For the Christian Dior haute couture show, creative director Jonathan Anderson paid homage to American artist Lynda Benglis, citing her oeuvre of metalized pleated sculptures made from pliable mesh and liquid aluminum. Accordingly, the runway was awash with plissé separates, alongside cocooning coats and languid gowns – but what really stood out were the unconventional metallic dresses that blurred the line between fashion and wearable art.

These high-shine garments are reflected in a growing shift in interiors, where silver and steel are becoming the go-to hardware at home. Sleek, sculptural metal objects from designers Sophie Lou Jacobsen and Louise Roe are leading the charge with pieces that feel both modern and timeless at the same time – echoing Dior’s eveningwear. Whether illuminated by spotlight or candlelight, there’s no doubt that silver has a uniquely luminous sheen.

Your first port of call should always be Christofle, which has dealt in silverware excellence since 1830. Its ‘Cardinal’ vase is the pinnacle of elegance: a future heirloom that brings artistic refinement to any table. For a more contemporary take on this lustrous material, look to Natalia Criado’s sculptural pieces, such as the ‘Ear’ plate. As ever, even with these experimental styles, the key to integrating silver into your curation is ensuring that it’s polished to perfection.