A month or so ago, I was invited to preview John Lewis' upcoming autumn/winter collection, and finally, the pieces I saw are starting to trickle into stores. The one I've been particularly excited about? John Lewis' new Oxford Sofa with its pretty box-pleated skirt and soft buttery yellow fabric. Tapping into the 'modern heritage' trend, I recall talking at the time to John Lewis' head of home design, David Barrett, about how the sofa looks like a prized antique find (minus the stuffy smell, of course), but that it certainly wouldn't feel out of place in a modern home, either.
Its design speaks to John Lewis' history with textiles and traditional craftsmanship. Because what says craft quite like smart tailoring? "The box pleat skirt delivers that classic heritage silhouette, while the choice of fabric makes it versatile for today’s interiors," David shares. "By softening modern hard lines, it brings warmth, authenticity, and a lived-in elegance to contemporary living spaces," he adds.
