MODERN opulence

Velvets, satins and velours in luxe rusts and deep emeralds epitomise this season's spirit of sumptuousness

- FEATURE Ellen Finch

SHIMMER AND SHINE Zoom out and you'll see that this cut velvet fabric from Lelièvre Paris is reminiscent of water lilies floating on the surface of a pond - there's something ethereal about the iridescent background against which the deep green matt pile is set, evoking the shimmer of water.

Chair seat in Nenuphar in Kaki, £297m, Lelièvre Paris

FLIGHT OF FANTASY

Black Edition calls its new collection, Istoria, an exploration of 'mythic maximalism' - and we can't think of a better way to describe this fabric. Depicting three fantastical winged creatures, it's best used to dramatic effect in a more formal dining room setting.

Chair backs and cushions in Chimera in Copper, £180m; chair seats in Myriss in Copper, £157m both Black Edition