Founders Phoebe Vickers and Purna Khatau
Based in 2014 by Purna Khatau and Phoebe Vickers, clothes and life-style model Rhode is having a second. Enjoyable and vibrant, each bit has a causal but polished look to it. A celeb favourite, these brightly printed, vintage-style clothes have been worn by everybody from Beyoncé to Rihanna, Khloe Kardashian, and Mindy Kaling.
Nevertheless, nothing is extra indicative of the model’s endurance than its collaboration with West Elm. Launched in late Could 2023, it options lovely dwelling equipment for the bed room, front room, and kitchen.
Varied gadgets from the collaboration
Day Kornbluth, President of West Elm tells me, “We’re excited to share this capsule collaboration with Rhode, which brings their signature print voice to bedding, linens, and entertaining items for the house, and celebrates the optimism of each Rhode and West Elm.”
Right here’s the whole lot you’ll want to know in regards to the launch.
West Elm X Rhode
The founders have been extremely excited to collaborate with such an necessary title within the dwelling house. They inform me, “The West Elm crew had a extremely robust grasp of our model aesthetic and our visions for this assortment have been very aligned. Having the ability to associate with such a longtime and revered model within the dwelling house was such a pleasure for us, and their manufacturing capabilities actually make it attainable to not solely attain a a lot wider viewers whereas retaining nice high quality but additionally broaden our product providing and introduce so many enjoyable new classes.”
The West Elm assortment options quite a lot of merchandise together with pillows, pillowcases, quilts, and tableware. Nevertheless, this isn’t Rhode’s first foray into the house house. Along with clothes, Rhode additionally has a smaller providing of dwelling items offered by way of its web site.
Whereas Khatau and Vickers describe the model’s aesthetic as “vibrant and soulful,” it wasn’t an excessive amount of of a problem for the proficient girls to combine that look into West Elm’s. “In our important line, we’re all the time impressed by our travels, and we love creating items that really feel distinctive, whimsical, and relaxed. That very same spirit carried over into our collaboration with West Elm. We introduced in block prints from India, batiks from Bali, and added playful particulars like squiggles and scallops,” clarify the founders.
“We had a blast experimenting with vibrant colours and mixing totally different components like quilting and wicker, leading to a group that is each cohesive and delightfully surprising. Whether or not you are having fun with a lazy breakfast in mattress or internet hosting a full of life get-together with associates, our items are designed to be prepared for any surprising moments.”
Nonetheless, they inform me that West Elm gave them the liberty to stay true to Rhode’s aesthetic. “We handpicked prints from our archives that seamlessly transitioned into the world of dwelling decor, really reflecting our distinctive fashion. It was unimaginable to see how effectively West Elm understands their clients, and their insights helped us curate a product choice that actually connects with their viewers.”
The Items
Anybody who appreciates a coastal grandmother or grand millennial aesthetic or those that pine for the times of the now-defunct French model Pierre Deux will click on “add to cart”—most likely a number of instances. Each single piece feels very deliberately created.
Mushroom Reversible Quilt and Shams
One of the noteworthy items is the Mushroom Reversible Quilt and Shams set. It feels straight out of a New England mattress and breakfast or a French nation visitor home. It’s heat and comfortable, but enjoyable and cheerful.
The Begonia Sheet Set pairs completely with the quilt, however can be mixed with a stable white comforter or quilt to offer any mattress a extra conventional vibe.
The tableware assortment is simply as stylish. The founders inform me, “You may go all out and use the whole lot—the placemats, napkins, plates, and runner, or for those who choose extra simplicity simply the plates or a placemat inject a little bit of colour and set a summery temper utilizing simply alone. Both approach, good lighting and florals are key.”
Wicker Tray
An excellent centerpiece for serving bread or muffins, Khatau’s favourite merchandise from the gathering is the Wicker Tray. “It is truly impressed by certainly one of my private favourite issues to do after I’m dwelling in Bombay. Having a comfortable breakfast in mattress. We needed to seize that feeling of indulging in lazy mornings, so creating the Wicker Tray was a should.”
Place settings
However, Vickers’ loves the place settings greatest. She tells me, “They really feel so summery and particular. Excellent for internet hosting an outside lunch.”
Luckily, Rhode has the right factor to put on for such an occasion.