Jim Thompson at T & Co.

The latest ranges from Jim Thompson’s silk fabrics collection will soon be available at T&Co in Cape Town, and you’re invited to the launch.

On Wednesday, 15 June, the latest ranges from the famous Thai silk company will be launched at Tanya Sturgeon’s popular decor store. The collections include:

Rite of Spring Collection: An attractive combination of daring new designs and textures. The traditional has taken a leap forward in this collection without losing any of the unique characteristics synonymous with Jim Thompson.

The Opus Collection: This is Richard Smith’s fifth No.9 collection for Jim Thompson. This directional group of prints, embroideries and wovens builds on No.9’s strengths, and will appeal to the brand’s loyal customer base. Smith hand-paints all his own artwork with characteristic lightness and wit. The designs vary from the extremely graphic to pretty watercolour effects, and are all united by the No.9 colour palette.

The Curtain Calls: These sheers embody elegance and will suit anything from curtains to an elegant room divider. In more recent times, the company has focused its creativity on developing modern textiles such as these Trevira CS fabrics in a wide width, which serve a greater commercial need. Even though these are functional modern textiles, they’re still produced with the same care and quality that go into the original hand-woven Thai silks.

Tony Duquette Part II: Inspired by followers’ favourite designs and fabrics loved by Jim Thompson and Tony Duquette, this range is an extension of Tony Duquette original collection.

T&Co is inviting the public to view the collection and learn more about the fabrics at the open day on 15 June. Mini presentations will be held at 10h30, 14h30 and 17h30. Champagne, coffee and snacks will be served all day.

More information: www.tandco.co.za, 087 808 7064/5