See What Happens When Fashion Designers Try Interior Design…

We've seen their work on the runways and catwalks of New York, Paris and Milan. But what happens when fashion designers we know and love turn their creative zeal towards designing homes, hotels and offices instead of their more usual gowns, suits and sportswear? Well, in all of these examples, the designers' unique and defined signature style shines through to create incredible, rich spaces that feel opulent and special. While interior design may not be their day job, these fashionistas prove that a good design sensibility can transcend the medium of fashion…

Versace

On the catwalk…

And At Palazzo Versace

Palazzo Versace on Australia's Gold Coast captures Versace's signature style of opulence and sophistication. Acres of marble floors, glistening gold, intricate mosaics, and lavish chandeliers abound. It's hard not to notice the similarities between this luxurious hotel and the world famous Versace aesthetic.

Tony Burch

On the Catwalk…

At the Office

Entrepreneurial exuberance meets personal style at Tory Burch’s Manhattan office, handsomely appointed by her frequent collaborator Daniel Romualdez.

Calvin Klein

On the Catwalk…

At Home…

Evoking the purity of form that defines his fashions for Calvin Klein, Francisco Costa worked with decorator Mark Cunningham to create serene, sophisticated interiors for his 1930s Georgian mansion on Long Island.

Isaac Mizrahi

On the Catwalk…

At Home…

Isaac Mizrahi’s Greenwich Village home channels the designer’s trademark flair, its airy rooms accented with a lively mix of colorful artwork and urbane antiques.

Tommy Hilfiger

On the Catwalk…

At Home…

Tommy Hilfiger's affinity for bold, bright colour is apparent in the design of his Miami home with the help of interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Here '60s inspired furniture and vibrant oranges, purples and reds are artfully contrasted against bright white walls, making the home part home, part gallery and showing off the couples' collection of modern art.

Moschino

On the Catwalk…

At Hotel Maison Moschino

Milan is not short on style and sophistication. It is, after all, the world's fashion capital. Masion Mochino does not disappoint. It's popular amongst Fashion Week's chic attendees. Each of the Maison's 65 rooms has a unique and surreal theme based on fairy tales. Don't be surprised if you see a glowing cloud floating overhead, or trees seem to grow from nowhere -- this place is bound to surprise and delight.

Jacques Doucet

On the Catwalk…

At Home…

By day Jacques Doucet designed gowns for the international elite— but away from the office, the Belle Epoque couturier was the fashion world’s first great collector.

Chantal Thomass

On the Catwalk…

At Vice Versa Hotel, by Chantal Thomass

Fashioned by French lingerie designer Chantal Thomass, Paris’ Vice Versa Hotel boasts sexy, fanciful rooms finished in a mind-blowing variety of styles and themes. A nod to the seven deadly sins, the design combines contemporary comfort with offbeat touches to create seductive, original spaces. Expect glamorous suites brimming with Parisian fashion accessories, walls decked out in bank notes, teapots that double as lamps, and sultry bathrooms draped in black lace.

Giorgio Armani

On the Catwalk…

At Armani Hotel Dubai

Understated elegance is reflected in every square foot of Armani Hotel Dubai, which sits quietly in the world’s tallest and ritziest building. Decorated in soothing beiges, austere grays, and coffee-inspired hues, the stylish rooms and suites bare the signature of Giorgio himself and everything is crafted to perfection like a couture gown exquisitely handmade from the finest Italian fabrics.

Christian Lacroix

On the Catwalk…

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Hôtel Le Bellechasse, by Christian Lacroix

What Hôtel Le Bellechasse lacks in size makes up for in character. Situated on the Left Bank of the Seine, minutes from Musée d’Orsay, this intimate Parisian hotel is a treasure trove of rich, extravagant fabrics, bold ceiling murals, and sumptuous furnishings. Designed by French couturier Christian Lacroix, its flamboyant interiors are all about high fashion and artistry, dazzling the senses at every turn.

Wilbert Das

On the Catwalk…

At UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa, by Wilbert Das

Wilbert Das (of Diesel fame) worked with local Brazilian artisans to create the interior design for UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa. The rustic, back to nature style is reminiscent of Das's distressed Diesel jeans and the hotel and spa is complete with handcrafted clay walls, Brazilian antiques, and alfresco showers. The hotel and spa could be described as 'rustic modernism'.

Ralph Lauren

On the Catwalk

At Round Hill Hotel and Villas, by Ralph Lauren…

The Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Jamaica are renowned for their laid-back, beach-cool vibe. And it's all thanks to Ralph Lauren's elegant, traditional styling. The spaces have a sense of colonial tradition, but that doesn't mean they lack in contemporary embellishments. In Lauren's popular boat-wear style, the rooms are cool mix of refreshing white linen with cooling navy blues - just like his Men's summer collection above. It's classic for a reason.

Karl Lagerfeld

On the Catwalk…

At Schlosshotel Berlin, by Karl Lagerfeld


In a leafy residential suburb of Berlin, Karl Lagerfeld has brought his distinctive, opulent style to the Schlosshotel. To be fair he had pretty nice bones to work with -- a 100-year-old baroque mansion. Lagerfeld brings rich fabrics and antique designer furniture to the spaces. Each room is individually designed and styled, each with a sense of timeless beauty and quality.

Silvia Tcherassi

On the Catwalk…

At Tcherassi Hotel + Spa…

Latin American fashion designer Silvian Tcherassi owns Tcherassi Hotel + Spa. Here she has designed contemporary spaces with artistic flourishes in here signature style. Interestingly, the boutique hotel has only seven rooms, each named after precious fabrics.

Diane von Furstenberg

On the Catwalk…

At Penthouse at One&Only Hayman Island, by Diane von Furstenberg

If you can't see the similarities between Diane von Furstenberg's bold patterns on the catwalk and the decor in this Hayman Island penthouse, then it might be time to see your optometrist. The fun, casual style looks beautiful here and the bold prints take on a relaxed, almost tribal vibe.

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Brodie Norris runs Lunchbox Architect, a website featuring one exceptional, architect-designed family home every weekday.


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