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Sydney design: Bright and bold new DAN300 textiles
DAN300 Babcha Luxe spring textiles. Photography courtesy of DAN300.
I'm super-excited to exclusively reveal a sneak peek of the new DAN300 spring/summer 2013 collection of textiles on Wee Birdy. I've had my eye on Sydney designer and director of DAN300 Daniella (Dani) Rosen for the past few years, as each new collection grew bigger - and brighter.
It was only last year that DAN300 launched their very first collection of cushions - before that, the business was primarily focused on stationery and small accessories. The new spring/summer 2013 collection marks a new level of maturity for the design studio - and look how much it shines!
DAN300 Nana's Garage Folkland textiles. Photography courtesy of DAN300.
DAN300's signature kaleidoscopic use of colour and pattern in last year's Babcha Luxe collection is reflected in the new collection, with a soft new 'aqua' colour-way available in a range of cushions and handy zip-cases. The harlequin, fish scale and geometric prints are back, re-worked with a mid-century influence which would work beautifully in any retro-inspired or contemporary setting.
I'm also loving the relaunched Nana's Garage collection, with its '60s folk-inspired floral prints that are worked through the range of cushions, zip cases and a collection of new softies for babies and kids.
DAN300 new Nana's Garage Folkland softies and zip pouches. Photography courtesy of DAN300.
The textiles ranges are named after Dani's grandmothers: Babcha Luxe is named after her maternal grandmother ('babcha' is Polish for grandma); and Nana's Garage is named after her paternal grandmother, whose garage was often used as storage for DAN300's early collections.
I like that Dani has brought a personal 'family story' to her collection, as her brightly-coloured, vivid designs are at once fresh, contemporary and nostalgic - and the collection has been cleverly designed to layer throughout the home.
Dan300 Babcha Luxe aqua textiles. Photography courtesy of Dan300.
I'm rather keen on the smart collection of zip cases (below), which would make very handy emergency-nappy pouches for your handbag, as well as sweet little bags for make-up, craft supplies or pencils.
Dan300 Babcha Luxe accessories. Photography courtesy of Dan300.
DAN300 will be at the upcoming Home & Giving Trade Fair in Melbourne, where Nana's Garage relaunch will make its debut.
Dan300 Babcha Luxe Brights cushion. Photography courtesy of Dan300.
DAN300 Babcha Luxe spring textiles. Photography courtesy of DAN300.
DAN300 Nana's Garage Folkland textiles. Photography courtesy of DAN300.
I'm also loving the relaunched Nana's Garage collection, with its '60s folk-inspired floral prints that are worked through the range of cushions, zip cases and a collection of new softies for babies and kids.
DAN300 new Nana's Garage Folkland softies and zip pouches. Photography courtesy of DAN300.
Dan300 Babcha Luxe aqua textiles. Photography courtesy of Dan300.
Dan300 Babcha Luxe accessories. Photography courtesy of Dan300.
Dan300 Babcha Luxe Brights cushion. Photography courtesy of Dan300.
DAN300's new spring/summer collection will be available to pre-order online from August 1, 2013. The new products will be shipped out from August 18. But in the meantime, check out the current collection. There is free shipping within Australia for all orders over $50. Click here for a list of stockists.
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