Alexander Julian, Jonathan Charles Bring New Collection to Market

October 3, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in licensing on October 4, 2012

Fashion designer Alexander Julian and high-end furniture vendor Jonathan Charles have created a case goods collection his famous menswear designs.

The collection launches at the Oct. 13-18 High Point Furniture Market in the Jonathan Charles showroom at 200 N. Hamilton St., North Court, space 125.

Translating his signature vision of rich textiles and dynamic colors into his furniture
collection, each item from the 12-piece collection embodies sartorial elements, from bowties to blazer buttons.

€œI€™ve always been captivated by the beauty of Jonathan Charles€™ artistry with wood and their ability to highlight rich nuances, from the smallest wood grains to the most intricate inlaid wood designs,€ said Julian of his decision to collaborate with the company. €œI worked with [head designer] Jonathan Sowter to produce a custom collection of tables and chests that seamlessly blends my fashion philosophy and Jonathan Charles€™ expertise. The starting point was my signature blazer suit--the ultimate classic for wardrobe versatility. From there, the collection really took off.€

Jonathan Charles€™ artisans handcraft every piece, infusing the brand€™s signature elements--églomisé (painted glass), marquetry (inlaid wood)--to execute Julian€™s vision and to elevate each piece to a high art. From whimsical bow-tie designs to subtle interpretations of herringbone, Alexander Julian merges fashion and furniture design into brilliant statements for the home, redefining "haute couture."

Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture is the vision of Jonathan Sowter, an English furniture designer who excels at the art of antique furniture design with a contemporary twist. Sowter draws inspirations from everywhere: nature to exotic locales.