Let's give it up for Gretchen Bellinger's incredible LIMOUSINE CLOTH (TM).
Where she's been: It started in 1976.
Gretchen Bellinger: distinguished for her gorgeous yet understated palette, launched her first introduction with the smashing success of LIMOUSINE CLOTH (TM), a natural-fiber textile in thirteen post modern color stories.
As we revisit the 1980's and 1990's, Gretchen Bellinger received a plethora of awards and peer recognition.
Limousine Cloth (R) is selected by British Airways for the concorde.
Isadora(R) and Applause(R) are chosen as part of the permanent collection for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
"Lest we forget"; Gretchen Bellinger received numerous Roscoe (TM) Awards for Design Excellence.
How about the years 2000-2013?
With a focus on exceptional quality, classic yet sophisticated design, and a welcoming palette, Gretchen Bellinger was awarded:
Best of the Year from Interior Design for It's Cricket (TM) in 2008 and in 2009.
Gretchen Bellinger's Swing Time(TM) was recognized by Interior Design's Best of the Year awards in 2013.
BOY Award honorees for Lindy Hop (TM), Big Band (TM) and Ragtime (TM) textured in 2013.
Photo credit to: @Bill Kontzias. Pictured: Big Band (TM), Ragtime Band (TM), Square Peg in a Round Hole(TM), Tweedle Dee (TM), Lindy Hop (TM)
WHERE IS SHE GOING?
2016-2017:
Gretchen Bellinger introduced over 30 new fabrics. She continues to raise the design bar, using innovative synthetics, bamboo, and woven materials. To name a few:
Twinkle Crinkle (TM), a pleated sheer.
On The Plush Side, a Silk and Bamboo pile.
Cultured Swirl, a Ribbon and Pearl embroidery.
In 2018:
New fabric introductions:
Tweedle Dee, Textured Weave
Come Grain or Come Shine, Viscose Velvet
and many more.
WITHOUT QUESTION, WITHOUT RESERVATION, GRETCHEN BELLINGER REMAINS IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS.
Photo credit @Peter Aaron/OTTO / Elle Magazine
