WHAT IS BOUCLÉ?
A few years ago, bouclé re-emerged and became the next new trend in contemporary interiors. French for ‘curl or ‘loop’, bouclé has been around for a long time and was popular in the 1950s. Up until the recent craze, it was considered a predominantly “retro” fabric. But like most previous trends — including velvet — bouclé came back in style and is now seen in modern spaces worldwide.
Most popular in ivory and cream, bouclé is typically applied to furniture with curved shapes, including armchairs, sofas, ottomans and asymmetrical bed headboards. We find that rounded furniture really enhances the chic aesthetic of its texture — creating soft, luxurious pieces.
No longer a “fast-fad trend”, bouclé is currently the textile of the moment and is here to stay. Most commonly made from wool or cotton for a warm and cosy feel, we see this sumptuous fleece-like fabric continuing to evolve with patterns, colours and varying textures — from fine, to chunkier appearances.
To keep up with the latest trends, our Design team annually travel across the globe to places such as London, New York and Milan where fashion is ever changing. During their international travels, they saw bouclé saturating the market — it was a luxury, statement piece and in demand.
A collage of our Design team's travels, featuring bouclé pieces found around New York and London, 2022.
Image: Boracay Collection.
Image: Lore Collection.
CREATE A STATEMENT WITH PATTERNS
Abundantly elegant on its own, bouclé can also be styled with other patterns and finishes to create a look that is rich in texture. From stripes and checks, to florals and geometrics, this fabric will effortlessly pair with any pattern and bring a sense of sophistication wherever it is featured.
To truly elevate a look, styling velvet with bouclé will bring a whole new level of luxury and opulence. We find irregular, organic patterns such as mineral, marble and woodgrain complement and enhance bouclé’s soft, woolly texture, along with gold or brass accents, glass finishes and neutral ceramic pieces.
Although it’s mostly used as a plain, bouclé is beginning to evolve more, moving into statement patterns. Lately, we’ve seen classic, timeless patterns such as a simple check or houndstooth made from bouclé, bringing a modern twist on this traditionally plain neutral fabric.
You can see this style in our latest collection 'Mario' — a new bouclé fabric with a striking houndstooth pattern for added dimension.
Image: Weave Cushions (Ava Madder, Giovanni Oatmeal, Ava Burnish and Alberto Nougat).
Image: Weave Cushions (Domenica Clay, Giovanni Midnight and Franco Clay).
PLAYFUL, NEUTRAL COLOURS
While white, ivory and cream have been most used and seen in this trend, bouclé is expanding its neutral palette and embracing earthy tones. The use of multi-coloured yarns creates an overall melange effect, bringing depth and enhancing the high-low texture of the fabric.
Earthy shades of green, taupe, ochre and copper are the new direction for bouclé colours, which bring a natural and inviting feel with its tone and texture combined. Navy blue and onyx are also great neutral additions for a calming aesthetic.
Image: Fabio.
Image: Weave Cushions (Alberto Range).
Image: Weave Cushions (Alberto Range).
SOPHISTICATED TEXTURE
Not only is it comfortable, this soft, gorgeous texture has become more exorbitant and is incredibly lavish. With its heavenly plush finish, the curly construction of bouclé fabric gives an overall organic, woolly aesthetic, making this an ideal fabric for creating warm, cosy, cocooning spaces.
From dreamy sofas, luxe ottomans and sumptuous cushions, bouclé is undeniably elegant in its nature and appearance. If you’re wanting to incorporate this alluring texture into your space, we offer two bouclé ranges, Fabio and Ovis, that are bound to bring sophistication and will sit beautifully in an array of spaces.
Image: Weave Cushions (Ava Range).
Image: LINIA Book.
