As the world of hospitality continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the need for spaces that tell a story, and the scarf designs by Richard Allan London, do just that…
Established in 1962, Richard Allan London produced luxurious silk scarves, designed in Mayfair and printed in Kent. Cate Allan has continued her father’s tradition, but her vision is based in the art. Initially making limited edition artwork prints on paper using the scarf designs curated from the Richard Allan 1960s-70s archive, that vision has now expanded to realise the scope of the archive for use within hotel interiors, which is wide ranging and poised for development.
The Richard Allan scarf designs showcase the company’s mid-century heritage in amazing breadth. Iconic works, once a staple of high fashion, reimagined as a central element for interior design, they are a remarkable blend of luxury and narrative. The 60’s was a decade of reinvention, when fashion, art and design collided with the classic establishment. Richard Allan was embraced across the divide: the scarves were not just accessories, they were statement pieces, each one a demonstration of modernity and elegance, vibrant works of art that were as much about visual expression as they were about luxury.
Today, Richard Allan’s archival designs are making a powerful return. Translating the tactile richness of silk scarves to hotel interiors is open to individual interpretation across framed artworks on paper or silk, fabrics, upholstery, rug and carpets, tiles, linens, tableware and more, with bespoke colour palettes.
The framed artwork prints themselves create dramatic focal points, adding an individual dimension to any space and using themed colour lines, blend with each other to enhance each interior design spec. Printed on museum etching paper or silk, the artworks are accessories that tell a story. Bold, abstract, geometric shapes or fluid, organic patterns immediately capture attention. Throughout a hotel from the lobby onwards, they infuse spaces with energy and sophistication, or evoke an air of calm and creativity. The prints are more than just decoration, they present a unique, authentic and cohesive concept.
