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Home admires Richard Allan London’s

new collection of prints and scarves

Words ROSIE REYNOLDS

SIXTIES SILKS

DESIGN |FOCUS

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ichard Allan’s use of colour and

pattern was a defining hallmark

of the 1960s and 70s art and

fashion scene in London. His

boldly printed scarves amassed

a cult status and celebrity fol-

lowing, and in his first year of

trading Richard sold over 50,000. The unique

and daring prints nod to the decorative and

graphic Art Nouveau style, a movement char-

acterised by innovation rather than tradition.

His daughter, Cate Allan, set herself the task

of finding every single design her father made in

order to build up an archive. Fusing her own ar-

tistic vision with her father’s, Cate has created

a range of updated designs which feature in a

collection of six limited edition prints and silk

scarves, all in unique colourways.

The resulting collection is a modern and

fresh update that retains Richard Allan’s

signature aesthetic. Each design belongs to

a series of 100, all hand printed on museum

grade paper and of exceptional quality. The

works are all framed in either black, white,

gilt or silver, measuring 79 cm x 81 cm and

costing £990, whilst unframed prints cost

£750 each. The Richard Allan London seal

is embossed on each of the prints and all are

made in the UK.

richardallenlondon.co.uk

1. Elegance: The cascading effect of ribbons on
   ballet shoes and the delicate nature of dance.


2. Elsa: An artist who collaborated with Richard,
   Elsa is a cheerful tribute.


3. Dotty: Vintage pop art is the inspiration
   behind this particular print.


4. Aster: An Iris and an Aster are combined to
   create a beautiful and contemporary floral pattern.


5. Zen: Calmness, continuity and regeneration are
   depicted by the cascading willows and tranquil water.


6. Hepworth: A tribute to the infamous sculptor.

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