Dr. Romanelli's RX Collection Turns Old Fabric Into New Style
Andrew Robichaud — May 26, 2009 — Art & Design
References: drromanelli & highsnobiety
‘Something from nothing’ appears to be a safe motto for any fashion connoisseur. It seems these days, turning old stuff into new hits keeps getting hotter.
Dr. Romanelli’s RX Collection keeps with his magnificent style while using old fabric (a favourite of his) to reupholster furniture. The cut up material comes together to create an original surface for retro-style chairs (not the typical LA-Z Boy we see everywhere).
Dr. Romanelli was never one to stick to the norm and the RX Collection’s creative and enjoyable designs do the trick.
It probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to gather up a group of people, sit them on these bad boys, and listen to a Dr. Romanelli lecture on recycling! (kidding…maybe)
Dr. Romanelli’s RX Collection keeps with his magnificent style while using old fabric (a favourite of his) to reupholster furniture. The cut up material comes together to create an original surface for retro-style chairs (not the typical LA-Z Boy we see everywhere).
Dr. Romanelli was never one to stick to the norm and the RX Collection’s creative and enjoyable designs do the trick.
It probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to gather up a group of people, sit them on these bad boys, and listen to a Dr. Romanelli lecture on recycling! (kidding…maybe)
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Furniture - The trend of upcycling old materials to create unique furniture designs offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry.
2. Sustainable Fashion - The emphasis on sustainable fashion, including the reuse of old fabric in collections like Dr. Romanelli's RX, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry.
3. Eco-friendly Design - The growing demand for environmentally conscious products presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers who incorporate sustainable materials in their creations, such as Dr. Romanelli's use of upcycled fabric in his furniture pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The upcycling trend in furniture design offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies operating in the home decor industry, allowing them to develop unique and sustainable products.
2. Fashion - The trend of sustainable fashion and upcycling offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies operating in the fashion industry, enabling them to create unique collections that prioritize environmental sustainability.
3. Product Design - The emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable design practices presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and companies to prioritize ecologically conscious materials and production methods.
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