it’s been a while since my last mini-trend but after spending a day in john pomp‘s studio yesterday for the nypl project i couldn’t ignore this one any more. just about everyone and their brother has been posting about ombre lately and i’ve finally given into the trend. for some reason the faded look didn’t always grab me but something must have knocked me over the head in my sleep because i woke up this morning totally hooked on the look. ombre really came back last year in fashion but it’s slowly, slowly starting to show up in the home world. AT posted some ombre rugs from west elm a while ago and i’ve been looking for more examples ever since. john’s gorgeous new stone vases were the first to really hit me, and then i realized that the new pot i’ve been coveting at williams sonoma is also an ombre fade. so i thought i’d compile some of my favorites from the worlds fashion and home and share them here. if you have any ombre favorites from the world of interior design or product design please share them below, i’d love to see some more great examples. i’m hoping to see some really beautiful ombre blankets and bedding hit the market. i’d love a rich blue or grey ombre coverlet for winter…
if you prefer to make rather than buy, here are some great ombre craft projects from martha stewart.
[image above, clockwise from top left: ombre beaded necklace $19.99, jonathan saunders skirt for target $26.99, prada ombre clutch $89/per week at bag borrow or steal, ombre clutch $14.99, ombre pumps from prada, glass "stones" from john pomp glass $400+, splendid tee $74 (i lived in this shirt this summer), le creuset slate pot $220+, ombre boot $1250, pink glass in center is another stone from john pomp glass]
[image above, clockwise from top left: ombre rug $79.99+, ombre patent clutch $130, ombre skirt $109, ombre scarf $29 (i have this in green and love it), ombre patent clutch $130, john pomp glass stones $400+]
[image above, clockwise from top left: john pomp glass stones (i'm clearly obsessed with these), vivianna cutlery $140 for a 5 piece setting]
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le creuset does ombre? beautiful!
Oh, wow… I’ve never been a huge fan of ombre, but the glass pieces are amazing, and the flatware is so pretty! Thanks so much for gathering all this inspiration!
the glassware is even more beautiful in person. it’s seriously stunning.
The glass is beautiful!
I FLIPPED when W-S came out with that slate pot. I neeeeeeed! It’s so beautiful!
in small doses only do i like omber, but i totally added the slate le creuset to my registry last month!!! it’s perfect.
um, ombre. i can spell. really.
not a big fan of ombre, don’t know why but something about it just does not work for me, maybe its because I feel like its unfinished who knows, but glad for the mini trend report.
for anyone who’s coveting le creuset and doesn’t have one yet – i LOVE mine!
Ombre has been in for a while now and I definitely prefer it in home decor accessories and wardrobe accessories, however not in clothing! I think it really messes with body lines and can still be beautiful and trendy in a handbag or a great pump.
Great trend report… keep them coming!
I was at Target yesterday and saw the blue ombre skirt on the very top. I actually had to stop to really look at it since it’s soooo cute!
Lovely collection — I love a good ombre! Those boots are amazing.
By the way, jHill (et al), all enameled Le Creuset has an ombre finish (all colors) — it has been that way for a very long time.
On this weeks episode of Gossip Girl (embarrassing, but its my guilty pleasure!) Jenny was wearing that t-shirt and I was loving it and totally distracted by it. Thanks to the info on where i can actually buy it now!
I love it! But everything on the page looks like it was photographed using indirect lighting! Lovely optical illusions.
http://www.lafayette148.com/ has some great ombre and dip dye pieces that are great for the fall.
piperlime also has some great ombre rainboots that are much cheaper than the ones shown.
omg I didn’t even know ombre was a word! I would have just said gradiated color- how embarrassing. Thank you for helping me feel instantly hipper.
What exactly does ‘ombre’ mean?
i have been searching for that striped tee too also after monday night’s GG. thanks grace !;)
I love when kitchen items have that look…great collection of items :)
Abigail, “ombre” is the French word for shadow.
LOVE the ombre look! I am lusting for that rug… how cool! It would add such great texture to a room…
beautiful collection!~ especially love the ombre skirt and cutlery. wonderfully unique gallery. great choices and theme!~
I love ombre on patent accessories. Its soooo sophistcated. A million miles away from the tie dyed t-shirts and skirts from hippier days.
I love this collection, mini trend, and got so inspired by the work presented here, i checked out my fellow etsy artists to see who was in this trend there — you can see a few in this limited time treasury:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=31854
After seeing your trend collection, I went on to make an ombre cuff. It fades from midnight blue to charcoal grey. Thanks for the inspiration. You can see it etsy.
thanks grace, this is so true, right on even if a bit behind the fashion curve. grey is another mini trend i see a lot of examples of, not only here above but in fashion and home simontaneously.
love the skirt with that subtle charcoal like fade to it- this looks really slimming
i felt compelled to add that ombre is also a trend in hair color… google it you’ll see.
personally i love it and rock it myself because it is so low maintenance and works with my budget (touch ups minimal if ever).
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