In the world of high fashion, surprises often come in the most unexpected forms. At the 2024 Met Gala in New York City, Hollywood A-Lister Demi Moore stunned onlookers in a sculptural floral gown constructed by London-based fashion designer Harris Reed out of wallcoverings from luxury wallpaper brand Fromental’s archives.

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The worlds of interiors and high fashion overlapped with Fromental’s star turn in London designer Harris Reed’s autumn/winter 2024 collection. Image ©Marc Hibbert

Harris Reed's collaboration with Fromental celebrates the beauty of self-expression through opulent fabrics, exaggerated proportions, and intricate detailing. Image ©Marc Hibbert

Inspired by Gardens by the Bay, the design features luscious tropical plants and foliage with hand-painted gold highlights.

Sharp-eyed guests will also spot other Fromental wallcoverings adapted from their existing designs in various parts of the suites, such as on the armoires.
Sharp-eyed guests will also spot other Fromental wallcoverings adapted from their existing designs in various parts of the suites, such as on the armoires.
The elegant armoires feature auspicious, chinoiserie-inspired flora and fauna motifs.

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Paintings are made on raw silk brushed with
iridescent pearl washes for further lustre.

The bedhead walls evoke the twinkling night lights of high-rise buildings by blending hand-painted squares with falling metallic leaves.