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Issue 59 - The Life Outside Issue

Issue 59

The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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Lights and glamour: Catherine Martin’s latest collections revealed in theatrical fashion
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Lights and glamour: Catherine Martin’s latest collections revealed in theatrical fashion

On a glamourous night that rocked the design world, Designer Rugs and Mokum revealed its latest collections from Catherine Martin – ‘Majorelle’ and ‘The Royal Menagerie’.


Met with a glamourous treat, over 200 guests from Australia’s design industry were at the unveiling of Oscar-winning star Catherine Martin’s first Axminster carpet collection, ‘Majorelle’. Also on show was her new textile collection, ‘The Royal Menagerie’. And the drinks were pouring, and the event was a delight, thanks to the special partnership between Designer Rugs, Mokum and Catherine Martin herself. 

The event embodied the best of what creatives bring to the design world. The excitement was palpable from the wonderous sights of the performance art duo, The Huxleys, and an incredible video showcasing some movie magic, with behind-the-scenes images from Elvis.

Catherine Martin unveils latest collections

But it was the eclectic collections on display that stole the night. Images of ‘Majorelle’ were reimagined into styled vignettes, much like the films Catherine Martin has more than influenced, including Romeo + Juliet, The Great Gatsby and Elvis. 

The premium carpet designs of ‘Majorelle’ are a lovechild of Catherine Martin’s love for the tropical wonder, with influence aplenty of middle eastern design. And with decedent collection, ‘The Royal Menagerie’, Martin and long-time collaborators Mokum have translated fantastical botanical motifs, animal prints, and the glamour of rock’n’roll into textiles that lined the walls of the venue.

Related: Designer Rugs, Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy of Dinosaur Designs collaborate for the Olsen + Ormandy rug collection

Catherine Martin unveils latest collections

“Celebrating my love of mixing discordant textures and patterns into extravagantly contrasting but nevertheless visually enticing combinations, I seek, in this collection, to find a style where being baroque is elegant and modern,” says Catherine. “Marrying animal print and embellished tropical designs and an exuberantly luxurious palette, this is a collection that is meant to be both glamorous and playful.”

And the night was more than playful. It all came together in ‘Majorelle’ for Designer Rugs taking to heart Martin’s vision, and its promise to the customer is at the forefront with the collection’s customisable possibilities. And with Mokum, its photographs of the collection throughout the venue spoke volumes of the design’s intricate, patterned details.

Catherine Martin unveils latest collections

“Creating unique designs for Axminster carpet is a natural progression for us as a luxury rug brand – the flexibility of design and colour, and the renowned high quality of this type of carpet production have made it a very successful venture,” as Yosi Tal, managing director of Designer Rugs, puts it.

Thanks to the shared vision between Designer Rugs and Mokum, it was a night to remember, and these collections will be anything but forgotten.

Designer Rugs
designerrugs.com

Mokum
mokumtextiles.com

Catherine Martin
catherinemartin.com

Photography by Sean Foster

Catherine Martin unveils latest collections

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About the Author

Caelan Kaluder

Caelan Kaluder is the editorial assistant of both Habitus and Indesign. As a recent graduate of ANU, he fell headfirst into the world of the design curious. He has directed various plays and held a residency in Canberra Youth Theatre. He has also worked as a freelance writer and has a keen eye for finding the latest in the world of architecture and design - with a soft spot for all things creative in the workplace and at home.

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Issue 59 - The Life Outside Issue

Issue 59

The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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