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Why 20+ Designers Reimagined This Iconic ‘Carnival’ Print

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recoloring in Summertime

Designer Ben Pentreath’s recoloring in Summertime for Christopher Farr Cloth’s 20th anniversary of the design “Carnival”.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Christopher Farr Cloth’s iconic “Carnival” design with exclusive recolorings of the beloved botanical print.

Originally sourced from the archives of visionary Michael Szell, the design has seen multiple color iterations over the years, with the current collection showcasing 10 colorways. To commemorate the dual-decade milestone, the U.K.-based luxury textile house gathered over 20 design luminaries—including Honey Collins, Robert Couturier, Thomas Jayne, Ben Pentreath, Markham Roberts, and Colette van den Thillart—to lend their creative genius to a lively refresh.

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recoloring on pillows

Christopher Farr Cloth’s 20th anniversary for “Carnival” includes many variations, as seen on these pillows in the showroom at Déco Off.

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recoloring on pillows

Christopher Farr Cloth’s 20th anniversary for “Carnival” includes many variations, as seen on these pillows in the showroom at Déco Off.

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recolorings in showroom

Christopher Farr Cloth’s 20th anniversary for “Carnival” prints in the Déco Off showroom.

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recolorings in showroom

Christopher Farr Cloth’s 20th anniversary for “Carnival” prints in the Déco Off showroom.

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recoloring on pillows

The furnishings and pillows are covered with recolorings from Christopher Farr Cloth’s 20th anniversary for “Carnival”.

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recoloring on pillows

The furnishings and pillows are covered with recolorings from Christopher Farr Cloth’s 20th anniversary for “Carnival”.

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recoloring in Fairy Dust

Designer Thomas Jayne’s recoloring for the 20th anniversary of the design “Carnival” in Fairy Dust.

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recoloring in Fairy Dust

Designer Thomas Jayne’s recoloring for the 20th anniversary of the design “Carnival” in Fairy Dust.

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recoloring in Aubergine

Designer Markham Roberts’ recoloring for the 20th anniversary of “Carnival” in Aubergine.

Christopher Farr Cloth Carnival recoloring in Aubergine

Designer Markham Roberts’ recoloring for the 20th anniversary of “Carnival” in Aubergine.

Featuring festive colors like Summertime, Fairy Dust and Aubergine, the breathtaking results were on display at the curated exhibition A Carnival of Colors at Paris Déco Off, from January 17-21, 2024, where clients were invited to cast a vote for their favorite design. The winning pick will be part of Christopher Farr Cloth’s permanent collection.

“We are delighted to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘Carnival’ with this exceptional project, bringing together the best in the design industry to reimagine this timeless classic,” said Michal Silver, creative director at Christopher Farr Cloth.

Corresponding with this exhibition, Christopher Farr Cloth’s newest collection with Fogo Island Workshops was also showcased. This enchanting collection presents the shared values of craftsmanship and originality between the two collaborators. What a fun way to be part of design history.

Photos: Courtesy Christopher Farr Cloth
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