For the five decades of their partnership, sisters
Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell were at the forefront
of textile design, with their vibrant hand-painted
patterns. They first made their names with stunning
collections for Liberty of London Prints and, endlessly
inventive, their work has been taken up by fashion
leaders including Yves Saint Laurent and Jaegar and
major homeware producers, like Habitat, Martex and
Stevens, Fishbacher and P Kaufmann. Today, their
collections of prints and patterns continue to be in
great demand on the vintage markets. Totalling over
30,000 pieces, the Collier Campbell archive holds roughs
and sketches, colourways and printers gams, fabric and
wallpaper samples, clothing and diverse items bearing
their designs. Susan and Sarah were renowned for their
handling of colour, painterly approach and signature
ability to cheat the repeat in printing: qualities that
infuse their work with a sense of fluidity, freshness
and exuberance. This book presents hundreds of their
designs many instantly recognisable which will form an
essential reference for designers, fashionistas and
students alike. With exclusive commentary from Sarah,
quotes from the late Susan, and the voices of key
collaborators and experts in the field, this beautiful
collection will cement their reputation as one of the
key creative partnerships in modern design.
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