I’ve always felt quite unsure about Cath Kidston’s designs. I first came across her designs when she did some custom shells for some Nokia mobile phones. Whilst not inherently modern in their appearance, I’ve come to appreciate their splash of vintage couture but also the intentional tackiness of their trademark floral prints which gives a fun edge to their products. The vanity case, pictured above, is one such example. The print itself is leagues away from what we tend to expect from highly fashionable homewares, yet Cath Kidston is well and truly seated alongside more orthodox brands. Whilst I don’t think I could handle a house decorated from top to toe in Cath Kidston (if you’ve been to Selfriges in Birmingham and seen the Cath Kidston stand, you’ll most likely agree), tasteful inclusions help give a sense of fun and vintage couture to even the most modernly designed home.
Price?: £35
Where? Cath Kidston official website and Selfridges.
