Impressionable Textiles

Polyester, cotton, and linen, oh my! When visiting the Creation Baumann Manhattan showroom, located on the 15th floor of the D&D building on Third Avenue, yesterday to preview the manufacturer’s upcoming fall/winter collections, I found myself being welcomed in by the luxurious look and feel of textiles, hanging from any and every part of the space. Creation Baumann is introducing multiple new lines this upcoming season, of which several specific pieces caught my eye.

 
Classy officially meets function in the Eperla curtain fabric (my favorite new style). The decorative laser cuts had a way of grabbing my attention from afar, featuring circular burnouts that give a rustic base to the modern design. Through the use of coated linen the product had a durable feel while still managing to be edgy enough to interest younger consumers. Eperla is available in two different colors, up to 53-in. wide.

 
When shown the Elwood (shown) and Elwin curtain fabrics, I initially found myself intrigued. It certainly is a novel idea to hang walnut or maple, rectangular-shaped wood laminates from a curtain, which is actually a fairly hot commodity for spas, according to Creation Baumann. Why not give a paper-like curtain a 3D effect with wood? This piece had a way of conjoining nature with contemporary sleekness, giving a high-end feel. The curtains are available in two colors, in sizes up to 59-in. wide.

 
Lastly, is a new curtain fabric named Slice that lives up to its name. A burn out technique creatively toys with transparency in the development of this textile in a subtle geometric pattern, allowing for filtered light and transparency. Block cut outs create a downward diagonal cross stripe through the cotton fabric. This piece has a little more selection in terms of color, with six different color options available in widths up to 118 in.

These products are only a glimpse into the many that will be available in September at Creation Baumann New York and select showrooms nationwide. For more information, call 212-906-0106, e-mail info.usa@creationbaumann.com, or visit  www.creationbaumann.com.

– Raysha Armbrustmacher