Summary
The latest collection from A.P.C. QUILTS, its 30th edition, features designs inspired by the patterned tilework found on the front steps of Victorian homes in Brighton. These patterns were created by taking photos of the tiles from different viewpoints, printing those images, and then carefully cutting and piecing them together like a collage. This release marks another collaboration between A.P.C. and British designer Jessica Ogden.
I’m so excited to see A.P.C. and Jessica Ogden have teamed up again for their 30th collection of A.P.C. QUILTS! This time, the inspiration came from walks along the beach in Brighton, England. They noticed all the unique tile patterns on the steps leading up to Victorian houses and used those as the starting point for a gorgeous new series of quilts. It’s such a cool idea!
The QUILTS project is a long-running and subtle part of A.P.C.’s collections, consistently created with Jessica Ogden. It reimagines quilts not just as blankets, but as artistic creations made from repurposed materials. British designer Jessica Ogden specializes in patchwork and handmade work, often salvaging fabrics to create something new. This focus on reuse has kept the QUILTS series cohesive over time. A.P.C., founded by Jean Touitou, is known for its simple designs and quality materials, making Ogden’s more spontaneous and textured style a perfect complement.
This time, Ogden and A.P.C. found inspiration in a surprising place: the often-missed mosaic tilework on the steps of Brighton’s old Victorian houses. They saw each home’s unique pattern as part of a larger design collection. Instead of directly copying the tiles, they photographed them from different viewpoints, printed the photos, and then carefully cut and rearranged the images into collages. The resulting quilts aren’t simple copies; they’re an artistic interpretation of an interpretation – transforming the detailed Victorian designs through photography and collage techniques.
This installment fits seamlessly with the series’ overall style: taking existing images and reassembling them into new forms. By focusing on everyday scenes from a town in England, this 30th chapter establishes a strong sense of location while continuing to use the collage techniques that have characterized the project for thirty years, building upon a unique visual language developed over many editions.
The new A.P.C. QUILTS collection launches on July 31st at A.P.C. stores and online.
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