HIGH POINT, NC - While home décor authority Joe Ruggiero has traveled the globe in search of artistic inspirations, he has found some of his most thrilling discoveries in the formal garden retreat of his sprawling California home. It’s these flowers and ferns, trees and shrubs that have given rise to his latest collection of Sunbrella® fabrics – “Into the Garden” – set for introduction through Miles Talbott Furniture during the International Furniture Market in High Point.

“The garden is where you can find reflective and inspirational moments,” Ruggiero said. “Artisans and craftsmen throughout history have been inspired by the natural beauty of the world close at hand, and our newest Sunbrella fabrics recognize that some of the most creative ideas are right in front of us if only we pay attention.” 

New “Into the Garden” patterns, along with new colors for two existing patterns, will comprise Ruggiero’s signature offerings for the Sunbrella brand during High Point.

The lead pattern in the new collection is Rosie, a chintz-inspired floral look that is in the midst of a resurgence on fashion runways. Inspired by the multitude of rose bushes that thrive in Ruggiero’s garden, Rosie has a photo-realistic look achieved by using varying levels of pixilation to make the fabric’s pattern look more photographic; available in the color Oyster.

Ruggiero focuses on trees in the garden with the pattern Bark, a textured, striped interpretation of tree bark that pairs perfectly with Woven, a design with the detailed look of a hand-loomed fabric. Bark is available in Dove and Woven is available in Wren, which is one of the top selling colors in Ruggiero’s line of fabrics.
Harris features the hand and texture of fine Scottish tweed and was inspired by the brick herringbone walkways in Ruggiero’s garden. An exclusive to Miles Talbott Furniture this season, Harris is available in Salt, Parchment and Stone.

“Neutrals with a grey-brown influence continue to be popular in home furnishings and fashion, and our Stone colorway highlights that hue in a refined, elegant way that’s ideal for a variety of furniture,” Ruggiero said. “This color is particularly reminiscent of Geoffrey Bennison and the heirloom glow to his textile creations that became a bellwether in the industry.”

In addition to the new “Into the Garden” fabric designs, Ruggiero is introducing the pattern Visions in the color Wren. Visions was first introduced at June Showtime.

“The fabrics in my newest Sunbrella collection are close to my heart because they were inspired by the garden at my home in California.” Ruggiero said. “Special detail and attention went into each of these designs, and I hope the sense of peace and calm that I have always found in my garden is communicated through this collection.”

Ruggiero will be showcasing his new fabrics during High Point Market April 17-22 in the new Miles Talbott Furniture showroom located on the second floor of 311 N. Hamilton Street in High Point.

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